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NHTSA recall 07V278000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Ford Motor Company

June 28, 2007report date
203units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: On certain trucks built with 26 gallon fuel tanks, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank (not visible from outside the fuel tank). If a depression is large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or a "service engine soon" indicator light.

Why it matters: If left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2007.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2007 Ford F-150.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 07V278000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.