NHTSA Campaign 05V266000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Jun 9, 2005 · 78,675 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL JUMPER LINE MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT END FORM.
Consequence
THE FUEL LINE MAY SEPARATE AT THE CONNECTION TO THE MAIN FUEL BUNDLE. IF THE FUEL LINE SEPARATES, AN OPERATOR MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR AND/OR FUEL ON THE GROUND, LOSS OF POWER, AND THE ENGINE WILL EVENTUALLY STALL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXTERNAL RETENTION CLIP AT THE FUEL JUMPER LINE TO THE MAIN FUEL BUNDLE CONNECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2005 | 78,675 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2005 | 78,675 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2005 | 78,675 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 2005 | 78,675 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V266000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.