NHTSA ID Number: 10205038
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160073
Summary
Safety recall 11S21 – Fuel tank strap fracture – requests for recall service action
FORD
:
1997-1999 F-250 LIGHT DUTY
1997-2003 F-150
2004 F-150 HERITAGE
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@ford.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
13 Affected Products
Vehicles
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
TSB 16-0073
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.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
TSB 16-0073
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SAFETY RECALL 11S21 – FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURE – REQUESTS FOR RECALL SERVICE ACTION
WARRANTY STATUS:
Information Only – Not Warrantable
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