Make : FORD | Model : F150 | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20030718 - 20030829 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V200000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040506 | Date Received by ODI: 20040426 | Date Added to Database: 20040427 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S14 | ||
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 371 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN TOP AND BOTTOM HALVES OF THE TANK. IF A DEPRESSION IS LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY PERMEATE THE FUEL TANK WALL RESULTING IN A FUEL ODOR, OR THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY ILLUMINATE. |
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Consequence:
IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |