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Old 05-17-2004, 12:46 PM
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Question MFR Recall???

Just saw on MYCARSTATS.COM that there's a mfr recall on the '04 F150. I can't view it, however, so I was wondering if anyone knows what the recall is?

...The Ford web site says there are no recalls...
 
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Old 05-17-2004, 12:56 PM
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The only recall at the NHTSA is this one for fuel tanks on certain 2004 F150s:
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Make: FORD
Model: F150
Year: 2004
Recall Number: 04V200000
Summary:
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY HAVE A FUEL TANK WITH LOCALIZED DEPRESSIONS IN THE FUEL TANK WALL AT THE SEAM BETWEEN 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, OR THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" INDICATOR LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MAY ILLUMINATE.
Consequence:
IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON APRIL 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 04S14. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Potential Number Of Units Affected : 371

-John
 
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Old 05-17-2004, 01:05 PM
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Thanks,

MYFORD.COM didn't show any recalls for my VIN, so I guess I'm not affected. 371 units means a really limited recall. Hope it doesn't grow. I've got the 36-gallon tank. Wonder what size tank the recall is about.

Thank you for responding so quickly!
 



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