If the strength of the tank is significantly compromised, it could rupture, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fuel System, Other — Storage — Tank Assembly

Summary

On certain natural gas vehicles, if a flame from a vehicle interior fire becomes locally directed at the natural gas fuel tank located immediately behind the rear seat, the flame could damage the fiberglass wrap on the tank weakening the tank.

Actions

Dealers will install an insulator behind the current seat back. Owner notification began on January 7, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Documents (20)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Fax Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report

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