Recalls for RANGER FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, Sept 01, 1998

A recall was issued on Sept 01, 1998 for RANGER FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM problems. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH 3.0L ENGINE. AN 'O'-RING SEAL IN THE FUEL INJECTION PULSE DAMPER TO FUEL RAIL JOINT COULD BE DAMAGED ALLOWING FUEL LEAKAGE.IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE CAN RESULT FROM FUEL LEAKAGE.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULSE DAMPER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 21, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).