The problem
Certain vehicles may have been assembled without the specified exhaust system heat shields. The absence of these shields could cause high floor pan temperatures and smoldering of the floor coverings under certain driving or engine malfunction conditions.
The fix
Dealer will install the necessary heat shield without charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: light trucks.System: fuel; exhaust heat shield.Consequences of defect: this condition could result ing a vehicle fire andinjury to passengers.Note: long periods of engine idling should be avoided until the vehicle isinspected and repaired.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V032000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.