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Fuel Tank Straps Could Potentially Fracture – 1997-2004 Ford & Lincoln

oemdtc April 8, 2016 No Comments

NHTSA ID Number: 10183774

Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-0073

 

Summary

For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture. Strap fracture may result in the fuel tank contacting the ground. If the fuel tank contacts the ground and develops a leak while driving, there is a potential for fire.

 

12 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD F-150 1997-2003
FORD F-250 1997-1999
LINCOLN BLACKWOOD 2002-2003

 

 


 

SAFETY RECALL 11S21 – FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURE – REQUESTS FOR RECALL SERVICE ACTION TSB 16-0073

 

 

FORD:

1997-1999 F-250 LIGHT DUTY
1997-2003 F-150
2004 F-150 HERITAGE

LINCOLN:

2002-2003 BLACKWOOD

 

This article supersedes TSB 14-0164 to provide updated contact direction to the Special Service Support Center.

 

ISSUE

For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period, where one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture.

Strap fracture may result in the fuel tank contacting the ground.

If the fuel tank contacts the ground and develops a leak while driving, there is a potential for fire.

 

ACTION

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

  1. For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles that are not covered under Safety Recall 11S21 but exhibit fuel tank strap corrosion, dealers can submit a Non-Involved Vehicle type contact to the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) from the PTS website to request recall service action. Dealers should provide pictures of the VIN tag, Odometer and an image of the damaged straps on the vehicle. Dealers located in U.S. Federalized Territories (America Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) must contact [email protected]ford.com to request recall service action.
  1. If approved, follow Safety Recall 11S21. Dealers are to install new E-coated fuel tank straps.

 

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES

11S21

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Information Only – Not Warrantable

 

NHTSA

11V385

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

TSB 16-0073

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10183774

MC-10183774-9999.pdf 97.991KB

MC-10183774-9999

 

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