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

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NHTSA ID Number: 10205038

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160073

Summary

Safety recall 11S21 – Fuel tank strap fracture – requests for recall service action

 


 


FORDeBay:

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

LINCOLNeBay:

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 expcso@fordeBay.com to request recall service action.

2. If approved, follow Safety Recall 11S21. Dealers are to install new E-coated fuel tank straps.

 

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES

11S21

NHTSA

11V385

 


13 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBayF-1501997-2004
FORDeBayF-2501997-1999
LINCOLNeBayBLACKWOOD2002-2003

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

TSB 16-0073

MC-10205038-9999.pdf 97.991KB

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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.

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TSB 16-0073

MC-10183774-9999.pdf 97.991KB

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