The problem
Fuel leak at the top of the front fuel tank in the area of the vapor valve grommet. Grommet may split due to compressive load when installed in the fuel tank.
The risk
Fuel may leak from vapor valve and become the source offuel for a fire.
The fix
Installation of a newly designed vapor valve grommet.
Contacts
System: fuel/tank vapor valve.Vehicle description: ambulance, econoline e350 vans and cutaway chassis with7.5 Liter engines.
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 87V111000.
- 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.