NHTSA Recall 04V443000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V443000; Date: Sep. 13, 2004
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Ford F-150
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,689
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began September 17, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s21. 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: Sep 17, 2004
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