The problem
During a change in assembly procedures, certain of the mid-ship fuel tank straps may have been improperly installed or mislocated. As a result, they fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity". In the event of a collision, excessive fuel spillage may occur.
The fix
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, relocate fuel tank straps without charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: light trucks.System: fuel; fuel tank attachments.Consequences of defect: fuel spillage resulting from an accident could cause avehicle fire and personal injury to passengers.
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 80V145000.
- 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.