The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4.6l engines. Some of these vehicles has missing or inadequate braze joints between the fuel rail body and the fuel rail mounting bracket(s).
The risk
If the bracket separates from the rail, the rail can lift one or more of the injectors, and fuel leakage will result. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel rail on these vehicles.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 97V-216 (97V216000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system |
| Report date | November 24, 1997 |
| Owners notified | December 15, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 8,000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 97V-216 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the fuel rail on these vehicles.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 8,000 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.