NHTSA Recall 05V515000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V515000; Date: Nov. 9, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Ford Five Hundred; 2005 Ford Freestyle; 2005 Mercury Montego
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:mounting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 123,206
Recall 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).
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on December 1, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 05s37. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 1, 2005
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