Vehicle Data Hub

Recall 99V-219

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 to 2000 Ford F-250 and 1 other model: Fuel system, gasoline (storage, tank assembly).

At a glance

Campaign number
99V-219
Reported
August 12, 1999
Vehicles affected
245,300 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 MPH front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.

The risk

During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owner notification began december 1, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles