FORD FREESTYLE 2005: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V515000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FREESTYLE | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-12-01 | 2005-11-09 | 2005-11-10 |
Production Dates: 2005-01-03 - 2005-06-21
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 05S37
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 123206
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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".
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD RECALL NO. 05S37.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
