The problem
Vehicles may have fuel or vapor line damage caused when an incorrect procedure was used in tightening bolts on adjacent components during assembly. The fuel tank may become damaged due to a loose cross member that supports it.
The fix
Vehicles will be inspected and, when necessary, fuel and vapor lines will be replaced and the cross member will be tightened.
Contacts
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with auxilliary fuel tanks.System: fuel system; fuel and vapor lines.Consequences of defect: fuel line or fuel tank damage increases the risk ofspillage and fire, particularly in the event of an accident.
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 83V115000.
- 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.