The problem
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.
The risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fire can result from fuel leakage.
The fix
Dealers will replace the pulse damper.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V-201 (98V201000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system |
| Report date | September 1, 1998 |
| Owners notified | September 21, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 330 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V-201 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the pulse damper.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 330 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.