NHTSA Recall 99V093002: Mounting (fuel system)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 102,700 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford F-250.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V093002 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING |
| Report received | April 27, 1999 |
| Owner notification | August 30, 1999 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the tank, resulting in fuel leakage.
Safety risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.
Notes
Owner notification began august 30, 1999. 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 1-800-392-3673.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 99V093002
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.