Recall 11E047000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Report Date
20111108
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
15 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | FORD | E-150 |
| 2004 | FORD | E-250 |
| 2004 | FORD | E-350 |
| 2005 | FORD | E-150 |
| 2005 | FORD | E-250 |
| 2005 | FORD | E-350 |
| 2006 | FORD | E-150 |
| 2006 | FORD | E-250 |
| 2006 | FORD | E-350 |
| 2007 | FORD | E-150 |
| 2007 | FORD | E-250 |
| 2007 | FORD | E-350 |
| 2008 | FORD | E-150 |
| 2008 | FORD | E-250 |
| 2008 | FORD | E-350 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.