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Ford frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame.

NHTSA campaign 16V-945 · Reported December 29, 2016 · 7,105 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford F-250 and F-350
VEHICLES AFFECTED
7,105
REMEDY
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the tank assembly mounting. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame.

WHY IT MATTERS

A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

WHAT TO DO

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-945.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017Ford F-250
2017Ford F-350

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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