2001 Ford F-350 and Ford F Super Duty recall: filler pipe and cap
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 27, 2001. It covers about 185 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 185
- reported
- Mar 27, 2001
- owners notified
- Mar 26, 2001
- related complaints
- 7
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: f-super duty crew cab pickup trucks (f-350 short wheelbase trucks equipped with a 6 3/4' pickup box and dual rear wheels) were built after a change was implemented to delete a clamp, and later a bracket that provided a ground for the fuel filler pipe. The pickup box may not have been properly grounded.
- Risk
- Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge could result during fuel fill up, potentially leading to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fuel filler pipe ground. Owner notification began march 26, 2001. 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 01V106000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-350 2001 2001
- Ford F Super Duty 2001 2001
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 01V106000
Is there a recall on the 2001 Ford F-350 and Ford F Super Duty filler pipe and cap?
Yes. Recall 01V106000, reported on March 27, 2001, covers about 185 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V106000?
Dealers will install a fuel filler pipe ground. Owner notification began march 26, 2001. 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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