NHTSA recall 04V443000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Ford F-150
Reported Sep 13, 20041,689 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 04S21Built Mar 4, 2004 – Jun 21, 2004
The defect
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.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank. the recall began september 17, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.