NHTSA recall 08V191000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Ford F-250 and 1 more
The defect
Ford IS recalling 64,754 my 2008 F-250 and F-350 single rear wheel, 4X4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.
The risk
Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. the recall began on may 23, 2008. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.