Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V191000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/14/2006 to 03/30/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 64754 | 05/23/2008 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/25/2008 | 04/25/2008 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford recall no. 08c04.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| SB-21410 | 07/01/2010 | 10034628 | Ford: some trucks with 6.4l engine will run rough, smokes, or no start due to gasoline or alcohol in the fuel. gasoline/alcohol lack the lubricity of diesel fuel and will cause fuel system failure. *pe | 12/13/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 08-4-12 | 03/01/2008 | 10024824 | Slow fuel fill--mil on with dtc p0191. *nj | 05/29/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 07512 | 10021591 | Slow fuel fill. *kb | 06/08/2007 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. while parked, the contact attempted to refuel the vehicle but the vehicle would not accept the fuel. the fuel did not spill. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the fuel vent fuel tube failed and had to be replaced. the part was unavailable for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. kmj | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 40000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. while parked the contact attempted to fuel the vehicle but the vehicle would not accept the fuel. the fuel did not spill. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technician stated the fuel vent fuel tube had failed and had to be replaced. the part was unavailable for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000. ds | |||