Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The fuel tank in your vehicle is a container that stores the natural gas that powers your car. It's made of fiberglass and is located behind the rear seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If a fire inside your vehicle spreads to the fuel tank and the fiberglass wrap is damaged, the tank could rupture, causing a catastrophic fire that could harm you or others.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will install an insulator behind the rear seat to protect the fuel tank from heat damage, and this repair is completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INSULATOR BEHIND THE CURRENT SEAT BACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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