Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V194000 Reported August 19, 1998

Ford/fuel pressure o-ring

Ford Motor Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,700 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V194000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
1,700
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 19, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. the fuel pressure regulator o-ring may have been damaged when the fuel pressure regulator was installed in the engine fuel rail. if the o-ring is damaged, fuel vapor or leakage could occur.

Safety Consequence

If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 98V194000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 98V194000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V194000?

NHTSA recall 98V194000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 19, 1998. It addresses: Ford/fuel pressure o-ring. The recall affects approximately 1,700 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V194000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.