FORD RANGER 2004: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V331000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | RANGER | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-07-19 | 2004-07-14 | 2004-07-15 |
Production Dates: 2004-06-02 - 2004-06-25
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04S19
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1395
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE FRAME MAY HAVE A CENTER RAIL SECTION FLANGE THAT WAS NOT FORMED PROPERLY.
IN THE EVENT OF A SIDE IMPACT CRASH, THE FRAME RAIL SCOULD PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRAME TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE FRAME WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BE REPAIRED. FORD AND THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VEHICLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
FORD RECALL NO. 04S19.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
