NHTSA recall 97V186001
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company
October 28, 1997report date
2,000units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The flexible section of the chassis mounted fuel line that connects to the engine was routed too close to the exhaust manifold. The line could contact the manifold.
Why it matters: This could potentially result in damage to the fuel line, or in some cases, cause a fuel leak. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will install an additional clip to hold the fuel line in the intended design position.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Ford Ranger.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 97V186001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.