Ford Recalls Replacement Fuel Tanks for 2004-2008 E-Series Vans
Ford is recalling certain replacement fuel tanks for 2004-2008 E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans because an unsealed sensor hole may leak fuel, creating a fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that may result in a fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle recalls.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain replacement fuel tanks that could have been installed into model year 2004 through 2008 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans and wagons. The affected fuel tanks have an extra OBDII sensor hole on the top of the tank that may not be properly sealed, which may cause the tank to leak fuel.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tanks free of charge. The safety recall began on November 28, 2011.
Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-800-232-5952. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD E-350, E-150, E-250
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Category
- Vehicle — Fuel System
- Affected units
- 17
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- E-350
- E-150
- E-250
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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