NHTSA recall 05V515000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Ford Five Hundred and 2 more
Reported Nov 9, 2005123,206 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 05S37Built Jan 3, 2005 – Jun 21, 2005
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop on the driveshaft (all wheel drive vehicles) or exhaust system (front wheel drive vehicles).
The risk
If this happens, drivers may notice a noise or a fuel leak. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. the recall began on december 1, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.