NHTSA recall 98V060000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The engine fuel lines can be damaged if the vehicle is jump started and the ground cable is attached to the fuel line bracket that is located near the battery. Since the bracket is not grounded, the stainless steel fuel line braid could act as a ground potentially overheating the ptfe inner liner of the fuel line resulting in damage to the fuel line.
Why it matters: The fuel lines can leak, and in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could potentially result.
The fix: Dealers will install a warning label on the fuel line bracket advising owners not to use it for a jump start ground. Also a revised bolt will be installed in the alternator bracket to provide a convenient jump start ground location.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Ford Explorer, 1998 Ford Explorer, 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998 Mercury Mountaineer.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V060000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.