1997-1998 Ford F-150 recall: tank assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on July 15, 1998. It covers about 202,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 202,000
- reported
- Jul 15, 1998
- owners notified
- Aug 10, 1998
- related complaints
- 447
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. If the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. A fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. The center leaf of the spring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat and, in some cases, contact the fuel tank.
- Risk
- Fuel tank contact can damage the tank and result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. Any fractured springs will be replaced.
Recall number 98V161000
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 1997-1998 19971998
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 447 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 98V161000
Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Ford F-150 tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 98V161000, reported on July 15, 1998, covers about 202,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V161000?
Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. Any fractured springs will be replaced.
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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