1997 Ford F-150 and Ford F-250 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 17, 2000. It covers about 670,509 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 670,509
- reported
- Aug 17, 2000
- owners notified
- Oct 27, 2000
- related complaints
- 275
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks manufactured at the kansas city or norfolk assembly plants. The front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. The first location is below the fuel rail connection where the flexible hose is crimped to the steel tube. The bracket that attaches the front fuel line to the transmission could have been bent during assembly. The second location is at the rear steel tube section forward of the rear bracket. During installation the rear steel tubes of the front fuel line assembly could have been bent downward. In vehicles equipped with a manual 4xz4 transfer case shifter, the shifter linkage may contact the steel tubes as it is being shifted between 4h, 4l, 2l and neutral.
- Risk
- This condition could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. Owner notification began october 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 00V231000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 1997 1997
- Ford F-250 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 275 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 00V231000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Ford F-150 and Ford F-250 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 00V231000, reported on August 17, 2000, covers about 670,509 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V231000?
Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. Owner notification began october 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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