Recall 05V-515
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2 other models: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly, mounting).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 05V-515
- Reported
- November 9, 2005
- Vehicles affected
- 123,206 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).
The risk
If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on december 1, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 05s37.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford Five Hundred 2005
- Ford Freestyle 2005
- Mercury Montego 2005