1999 Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 recall: tank assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 27, 1999. It covers about 293,650 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 293,650
- reported
- Apr 27, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 30, 1999
- related complaints
- 65
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 6" and 8" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through march 21, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." six attachment bolts (m12 bolts) may have been damaged during the 30 MPH front barrier test allowing the bolts to shift or become detached, resulting in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables.
Recall number 99V093001
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-250 1999 1999
- Ford F-350 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 65 complaints about fuel system problems.
Questions about recall 99V093001
Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 tank assembly?
Yes. Recall 99V093001, reported on April 27, 1999, covers about 293,650 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V093001?
Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables.
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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