Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V161000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V161000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 202,000 affected units, FORD/REAR LEAF SPRINGS, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. if the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. a fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. the center leaf of the spring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat and, in some cases, contact the fuel tank.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. any fractured springs will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V161000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1998-07-15T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/rear leaf springs
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 202,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. if the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. a fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. the center leaf of the spring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat and, in some cases, contact the fuel tank.
Consequence Summary: Fuel tank contact can damage the tank and result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. any fractured springs will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k7m7.5iep.nig4
NHTSA ID: 98V161000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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