Storage: tank assemblyRecall 04V-200 · 2004 Ford F-150
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 04V-200 covers 371 2004 Ford F-150 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V200000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN 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, OR THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY ILLUMINATE.
The risk
IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
FORD RECALL NO. 04S14.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 18, 2003 to August 29, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.