Recall: 2007 F150: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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[FONT=&quot]NHTSA #: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]7415[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] Make: FORD
Model: F150
Model Year: 2007
MFG Campaign #: 07S55

Description: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer that filed defect/noncompliance report: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Begin Date of MFG: 5/29/2007
End Date of MFG: 6/7/2007
Vehicle, Equipment, or Tire report: V

Number of units affected: 203
Date owner notified by MFG: 6/25/2007

Recall Initiator: MFR
MFG's of Recalled Vehicles/Products: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, A FUEL LEAK COULD EVENTUALLY DEVELOP. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Summary: 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. [/FONT][FONT=&quot]
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Recall Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 07S55 CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]
 

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