Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #05V515000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V515000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 123,206 affected units, FUEL TANK STRAP BREAKAGE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. the recall began on december 1, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V515000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2005-11-09T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel tank strap breakage

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 123,206

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 05S37

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).

Consequence Summary: If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. the recall began on december 1, 2005. owners may 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-t4n6-ni9v~4sm5

NHTSA ID: 05V515000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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