NHTSA Recall 00V424000: Tank assembly (fuel system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 275,000 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-150.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V424000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00S57 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | December 29, 2000 |
| Owner notification | July 9, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the fuel system can wear out during the life of the vehicle. If the fuel pressure regulator malfunctions, it can cause high fuel system pressure, which damages the fuel pump check valve. This allows fuel to be transferred from one tank to the other, possibly overfilling the non-operating tank, resulting in fuel overflow past the filler cap.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will have a stainless steel fuel pressure regulator installed. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (see previous NHTSA recall 93v-125/ford recall 93s68).
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V424000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.