NHTSA Campaign Id 04V200000; Date: Apr. 26, 2004
If left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop.
Recalled Vehicles:2004 Ford F-150
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 371
Recall Summary: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.
How to Fix: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.
Recall Notes:Ford recall no. 04s14. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 6, 2004
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