Recall 04V443000: Fuel Tank Replacement

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:

Ford / F150 2004

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 04V443000 Recall Date : SEP 09, 2004

COMPONENT: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage:Tank Assembly: Mounting

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1689

SUMMARY:
On certain trucks equipped with 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L gasoline engines, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank. If a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, illumination, of the "Service Engine Soon" indicator light, or a fuel leak.

CONSEQUENCE:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began September 17, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

NOTES:
Ford Recall NO. 04S21. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).