NHTSA recall 04V443000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: On certain trucks equipped with 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L gasoline engines, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank. If a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, illumination, of the "service engine soon" indicator light, or a fuel leak.
Why it matters: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall began September 17, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Ford F-150.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V443000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.