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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 06:11 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 97V216000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / MUSTANG     1998 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: NOV 18, 1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V216000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 8000 Summary: 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). Consequence: 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. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ON THESE VEHICLES. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 15, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.