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.

Fuel System, Gasoline — Storage — Tank Assembly — Mounting

Summary

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).

Actions

Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall began on December 1, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Documents (13)

• Renotification Notice- 12-9-2008
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Quarterly Performance Report
• Renotification Notice
• Defect and Noncompliance Notice(Part 573)

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