Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V266000 Reported June 9, 2005

Fuel jumper line

Ford Motor Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 78,675 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V266000
Manufacturer Campaign
05S33
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
78,675
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 9, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form.

Safety Consequence

The fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. If the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. the recall began on june 20, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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 05V266000 or campaign 05S33.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V266000

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

What is recall 05V266000?

NHTSA recall 05V266000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on June 9, 2005. It addresses: Fuel jumper line. The recall affects approximately 78,675 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 05V266000 or the manufacturer campaign number 05S33. 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.