NHTSA Campaign 07V278000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Jun 28, 2007 · 203 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2007 | 203 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V278000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.