Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The fuel tank in your vehicle is the part that holds the natural gas. In certain models, the fuel tank is located behind the rear seat and has a fiberglass wrap that could be damaged by an interior fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If an interior fire occurs and the fiberglass wrap is damaged, the tank could weaken and rupture, leading to a serious fire.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will install a protective insulator behind the rear seat, completely free of charge. You'll be notified, but you can also contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 to schedule the repair.
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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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