NHTSA recall 98V067000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company
March 25, 1998report date
400units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: These vehicles were inadvertenly equipped with an 18-gallon fuel tank rather than the 16-gallon as specified. The 18-gallon tank has a second valve location where a shipping plug should be installed.
Why it matters: If this shipping plug is displaced, fuel leakage can result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will install the correct fuel tank.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1996 Ford Taurus, 1996 Mercury Sable.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 98V067000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.