2004 Ford Ranger recall: underbody shields
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 14, 2004. It covers about 1,395 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,395
- reported
- Jul 14, 2004
- owners notified
- Jul 19, 2004
- related complaints
- 46
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- What is wrong
- On certain pickup trucks, the frame may have a center rail section flange that was not formed properly.
- Risk
- In the event of a side impact crash, the frame rail scould puncture the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the frame to determine whether the frame was incorrectly manufactured. If there is a problem, the vehicle will not be repaired. Ford and the dealer will replace the vehicle. The recall began on july 19, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 04V331000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ranger 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints about body problems.
Questions about recall 04V331000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Ford Ranger underbody shields?
Yes. Recall 04V331000, reported on July 14, 2004, covers about 1,395 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V331000?
Dealers will inspect the frame to determine whether the frame was incorrectly manufactured. If there is a problem, the vehicle will not be repaired. Ford and the dealer will replace the vehicle. The recall began on july 19, 2004. Owners 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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