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1999-2000 Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 recall: tank assembly

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 4, 1999. It covers about 107,540 vehicles.

vehicles affected
107,540
reported
Nov 4, 1999
owners notified
Dec 1, 1999
related complaints
82

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 MPH frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate.
Risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.

Recall number 99V311000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 82 complaints about fuel system problems.

1999 Ford F-2502000 Ford F-2501999 Ford F-3502000 Ford F-350

Questions about recall 99V311000

Is there a recall on the 1999-2000 Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 99V311000, reported on November 4, 1999, covers about 107,540 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V311000?

Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.

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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