Ford Recalls 1.1 Million Trucks
August 2011
Ford has recalled 1.1 million F-150 trucks from model years 1997 to 2004, and F-250s from 1997 to 1999, plus 2002 and 2003 Lincoln Blackwood vehicles, because chemicals used to de-ice roads can corrode the fuel tank straps causing a fire hazard.
If the straps, which secure the tank to the truck, fail due to corrosion the fuel lines can separate from the tank, or the tank could drop, hitting the ground. Either scenario could lead to a fuel leak creating a fire hazard.
Vehicles affected by this recall are registered in the following states, which, due to cold weather may use de-icing chemicals on roads:
Connecticut
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Vermont
West Virginia
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Ford and Lincoln dealers will replace straps with ones that have better corrosion protection, and if such straps are not yet available I cable can be used to secure the fuel tank and lines. Repairs in relation to the recall are free. Ford's safety notification is scheduled to begin Sept. 12.
For more information regarding this recall click here for the official Ford recall documents.
Reprinted from ConsumerReports.org
