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NHTSA Campaign ID:
05V515000 Component: Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly: Mounting Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company |
| Year: 2005 |
Make: Ford |
Model: Five Hundred |
Recall Date: 11/07/2005 |
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Potential Number of Units Affected: 123,206 Manufactured: |
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Defect 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).Consequence Summary: 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.Corrective Summary: Dealers will replace both fuel tank straps. The recall is expected to begin on December 1, 2005. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
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