Recall 04V-443
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2004 Ford F-150: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, mounting).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-443
- Reported
- September 13, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 1,689 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began september 17, 2004. Owners should contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 04s21.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 2004