F 150 2WD Pickup V6-4.2L VIN 2 (1997)
Fuel Return Line: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 00V231000: Fuel Line Abrasion/Leakage
The front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. The first location is below the fuel rail connection where the
flexible hose is crimped to the steel tube. The bracket that attaches the front fuel line to the transmission could have been bent during assembly. The
second location is at the rear steel tube section forward of the rear bracket. During installation the rear steel tubes of the front fuel line assembly could
have been bent downward. In vehicles equipped with a manual 4x4 transfer case shifter, the shifter linkage may contact the steel tubes as it is being
shifted between 4H, 4L, 2L and Neutral.
This condition could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary.
Owner notification is expected to begin during September 2000. 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).
