Recall 07V278000: Fuel Tank Replacement

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/F-150 2007

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V278000 MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 20, 2007

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 203

SUMMARY:
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.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 07S55. Customers may 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.