Originally Posted by Palangi

Make: FORD Model: F-150
Model Year: 1997 - 2003
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 29, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V385000 EA11006
NHTSA Action Number: EA11006
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Summary:
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy:
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
Notes:
FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21. 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

Originally Posted by chilcutt

*sqauwk*...Roger that squad leader..Implementing hi-jacking seqence now..please stand by. *sqauwk*

Originally Posted by Palangi

MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.

Originally Posted by dirkdaddy

buddy has one of F150's recalled, funny he has offroad package version (first year) and it has beefy skid plate under the tank and they didn't do the straps as they said the plate would hold it - seemed sketchy to me....not best plan, but FYI. He does get snow in MD.

Originally Posted by iwrock

Mmmmmm, fire hazard. Sounds dangerous!

Originally Posted by dirkdaddy

buddy has one of F150's recalled, funny he has offroad package version (first year) and it has beefy skid plate under the tank and they didn't do the straps as they said the plate would hold it - seemed sketchy to me....not best plan, but FYI. He does get snow in MD.

Originally Posted by Can't Know

That seems like a great plan. He'll know when the straps have failed because the tank will start banging around against the skid plate and the filler neck will pull out of the body insert.

After the Pinto fiasco you'd think FoMoCo would be all over anything to do concerning issues with the potential for fuel leak. I suppose live and learn doesn't have much sway in the corporate culture?

Originally Posted by The Clk Man

I will say this for FoMoCo, They fixed an 11 yo truck. I wonder if Mercedes would do that.

Originally Posted by Can't Know

Sure they would. For recalls, they don't have much choice as the Feds mandate it, regardless of manufacturer. The only exception is when the company is out of business. Which makes me wonder: if there were a recall ordered on late model (but out of warranty) Pontiacs, would GM have to fix them or are the owners on their own?

Originally Posted by Can't Know

Sure they would. For recalls, they don't have much choice as the Feds mandate it, regardless of manufacturer. The only exception is when the company is out of business. Which makes me wonder: if there were a recall ordered on late model (but out of warranty) Pontiacs, would GM have to fix them or are the owners on their own?

Originally Posted by tbomachines

My guess would be yes, since they would be able to support that--if they recalled Pontiacs, chances are they'd have to recall the Chevy, Buick, Saturn, etc. cross-models as well. I'm trying to think of a better example that isn't a subordinate of a larger corp like GM or FoMoCo but can't off the top of my head. I imagine that would be a good court case.

Originally Posted by The Clk Man

I wonder if Newman likes Broccoli.

Originally Posted by Can't Know

No need to wonder...

Broccoli...Vile Weed! - YouTube