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Ford engine fuel line in the area of the throttle body shield may not have a protective convolute (cover) properly installed.

NHTSA campaign 11V-126 · Reported February 21, 2011 · 23,688 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Ranger
VEHICLES AFFECTED
23,688
REMEDY
DEALERS WILL TRIM THE THROTTLE BODY SHIELD AWAY FROM THE FUEL LINE AND INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR WEAR, AND REPLACE THE LINE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE.
COST
Free

The short version

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported a problem with the delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

THE ENGINE FUEL LINE IN THE AREA OF THE THROTTLE BODY SHIELD MAY NOT HAVE A PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE (COVER) PROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE PROTECTIVE CONVOLUTE ON THE FUEL LINE IS NOT ASSEMBLED IN THE PROPER POSITION, THE EDGE OF THE SHIELD MAY CONTACT THE FUEL LINE.

WHY IT MATTERS

A SUFFICIENT FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

WHAT TO DO

DEALERS WILL TRIM THE THROTTLE BODY SHIELD AWAY FROM THE FUEL LINE AND INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR WEAR, AND REPLACE THE LINE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-126.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2010Ford Ranger

What changed

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