The problem
Fuel system on the suspect vehicles may not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "Fuel system integrity". These vehicles were manufactured without projectile fuel tank shields.
The fix
The dealer will inspect and install a protective fuel tank shield without charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 19 gallon mid-ship fuel tanksand two-piece drive shafts.System: structure; fuel tank shields.Consequences of defect: in the event of a frontal impact, excessive fuelspillage may result. In the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire andpassenger injury could occur.
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 82V127000.
- 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.