1997-2001 Ford E-150 and Ford E-350 recall: tank assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 5, 2001. It covers about 151,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 151,000
reported: Apr 5, 2001
owners notified: Apr 19, 2001
related complaints: 101

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong: Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. If the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. Owner notification began april 19, 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 01V114000

Affected vehicles

Ford E-150 1997-2001 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Ford E-350 1997-2001 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 101 complaints about fuel system problems.

1998 Ford E-150 1999 Ford E-150 2000 Ford E-150 2001 Ford E-150 1998 Ford E-350 1999 Ford E-350 2000 Ford E-350 2001 Ford E-350

Questions about recall 01V114000

Is there a recall on the 1997-2001 Ford E-150 and Ford E-350 tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 01V114000, reported on April 5, 2001, covers about 151,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V114000?

Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. Owner notification began april 19, 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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