Recall 08V057000: Fuel Rail Replacement
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:Ford/E-150 2006-2007
Ford/E-250 2006-2007
Ford/E-350 2006-2007
Ford/Expedition 2007
Lincoln/Navigator 2007
MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company
MFR'S REPORT DATE: February 04, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V057000
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A
COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Fuel Rail
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 57199
SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling 57,199 M/Y 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, and M/Y 2007 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. As a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall is expected to begin during March 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NOTES:
Ford recall No. 08S02. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.