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If you own a 2010 Ford Ranger, your truck may be red-flagged. “Ford is recalling certain model year 2010 Ford Ranger trucks manufactured from October 15, 2009 through May 19, 2010,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states.

In an email, Ford explains the problem in greater detail. The recall applies to “25,000 2010 Rangers (23,000 in the U.S., 2,000 in Canada) for possible fuel odor or leaks from a fuel line in the engine compartment. This fuel line is located on the cold side of the engine so a leak would not result in fuel contact with a hot surface during normal operation. A sufficient fuel leak near an ignition source may result in a fire.”

There have been no reports of accidents or injuries.

Ford will being notifying affected owners on March 7. At that time, owners can take their Rangers to local Ford dealers. “At no cost to customers, dealers will trim a plastic shield, inspect the fuel line for damage, and replace the fuel line if necessary,” Ford adds. “Customers should work with their dealers on scheduling.”

If you have further questions, contact NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov. You may also reach Ford at 1-866-436-7332. The safety recall number is 11S17.

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