The problem
The clamps on flexible fuel hoses connecting the fuel pump to the metal line may not be in the proper position.
The fix
The hose clamp connecting the fuel hose to the fuel pump will be inspected and relocated, if necessary.
Contacts
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with 5.0 Or 5.8 Liter engines.System: fuel system; hose clamps.Consequences of defect: in certain front end collisions, the hose may separatefrom the fuel pump and leak gasoline in the engine compartment and ground,possibly resulting in a fire. The hose is not expected to separate under normaloperating conditions. Fuel leakage, as a result of a separated hose caused by acrash, may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard301, fuel system integrity.
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 84V013000.
- 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.