1999 Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 recall: mounting
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 27, 1999. It covers about 102,700 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 102,700
- reported
- Apr 27, 1999
- owners notified
- Aug 30, 1999
- related complaints
- 65
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the tank, resulting in fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.
Recall number 99V093002
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 99V093002
Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 mounting?
Yes. Recall 99V093002, reported on April 27, 1999, covers about 102,700 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V093002?
Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.
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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