NHTSA Campaign 11E047000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Nov 8, 2011 · 17 vehicles affected

What's wrong

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL TANKS THAT COULD BE INSTALLED INTO MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 E-150, E-250, AND E-350 VANS AND WAGONS. THE AFFECTED FUEL TANKS HAVE AN EXTRA OBDII SENSOR HOLE ON THE TOP OF THE TANK THAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED AND MAY LEAK FUEL.

Consequence

A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-800-232-5952.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD E-150 2004 17
FORD E-150 2005 17
FORD E-150 2006 17
FORD E-150 2007 17
FORD E-150 2008 17
FORD E-250 2004 17
FORD E-250 2005 17
FORD E-250 2006 17
FORD E-250 2007 17
FORD E-250 2008 17
FORD E-350 2004 17
FORD E-350 2005 17
FORD E-350 2006 17
FORD E-350 2007 17
FORD E-350 2008 17
FORD SERVICE FUEL TANK 17

Source: NHTSA Campaign 11E047000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.