NHTSA recall 07V278000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Ford F-150
Reported Jun 28, 2007203 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 07S55Built May 29, 2007 – Jun 7, 2007
The defect
On certain trucks built with 26 gallon fuel tanks, the fuel tank may have a depression at the seam between the top and bottom halves of the tank (not visible from outside the fuel tank). if a depression IS large enough, fuel may permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or a "service engine soon" indicator light.
The risk
If left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop. a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.