Lincoln Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings Recall 98V269000

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The fuel rail crossover hose was damaged during fuel rail assembly allowing fuel leakage.

The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire.

The fix

Dealers will replace the fuel rail with a revised fuel rail assembly.

Contacts

Owner notification is expected to begin november 16, 1998. 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).

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 Lincoln dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V269000.
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.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1999 Lincoln Continental	42	3	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1999 Lincoln Continental

Questions

Is the 98V269000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 98V269000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 98V269000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 27, 1998. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Fuel system: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Lincoln recall