Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #07V278000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V278000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 203 affected units, FUEL TANK, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks built with 26 gallon fuel tanks, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank (not visible from outside the fuel tank). if a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or a "service engine soon" indicator light.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V278000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 2007-06-28T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel tank

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 203

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 07S55

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trucks built with 26 gallon fuel tanks, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank (not visible from outside the fuel tank). if a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or a "service engine soon" indicator light.

Consequence Summary: If left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6fjz~p569_2x3c

NHTSA ID: 07V278000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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