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2004 Ford F-150 recall: mounting

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on September 13, 2004. It covers about 1,689 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,689
reported
Sep 13, 2004
owners notified
Sep 17, 2004
related complaints
74

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

What is wrong
On certain trucks equipped with 4.2l, 4.6l and 5.4l gasoline engines, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the 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, illumination, of the "service engine soon" indicator light, or a fuel leak.
Risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began september 17, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 04V443000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 74 complaints about fuel system problems.

2004 Ford F-150

Questions about recall 04V443000

Is there a recall on the 2004 Ford F-150 mounting?

Yes. Recall 04V443000, reported on September 13, 2004, covers about 1,689 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V443000?

Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began september 17, 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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