The problem
The fuel rail that provides the fuel supply to the fuel injectors has an improperly formed tube which has the potential to fracture, causing fuel to leak.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source canresult in a fire.
The fix
THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL WILL BE REPLACED.
Contacts
System: fuel; fuel injection system.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 5.0L engines.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within an reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 93V159000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.