NHTSA recall 08V057000
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Ford E-150 and 4 more
Reported Feb 5, 200857,199 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 08S02Built Sep 11, 2006 – Nov 10, 2006
The defect
Ford IS recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, and my 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.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. the recall began on march 3, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.