Recall 99V219000: 1999–2000 Ford F-250 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 12, 1999

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

245,300vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 mph front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.

Possible consequence

During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Ford F-250581 complaints
• 2000 Ford F-250326 complaints
• 1999 Ford F-350413 complaints
• 2000 Ford F-350304 complaints