Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemRecall 98V-194 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 98V-194 covers 1,700 Ford vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 19, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V194000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL. IF THE O-RING IS DAMAGED, FUEL VAPOR OR LEAKAGE COULD OCCUR.
The risk
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR.
NO OWNER NOTIFICATION IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME.ALL VEHICLES ARE STILL IN DEALER'S POSSESSION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 23, 1998 to August 4, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.