Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #04V443000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V443000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 1,689 affected units, FORD/FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with 4.2l, 4.6l and 5.4l gasoline engines, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the 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, illumination, of the "service engine soon" indicator light, or a fuel leak.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall began september 17, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V443000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2004-09-13T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 1,689

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04S21

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with 4.2l, 4.6l and 5.4l gasoline engines, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the 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, illumination, of the "service engine soon" indicator light, or a fuel leak.

Consequence Summary: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall began september 17, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gm67-wq4r_gke4

NHTSA ID: 04V443000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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