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Recall 08V-191

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2008 Ford F-250 and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (delivery).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-191
Reported
April 25, 2008
Vehicles affected
64,754 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 MPH frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.

The risk

Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

The fix

Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 08c04.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