F 350 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN V (2005)
Fuel Supply Line: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 05V266000: Fuel Line Retention Clip Installation
MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:
Ford/F-250 Superduty 2005
Ford/F-350 Superduty 2005
Ford/F-450 Superduty 2005
Ford/F-550 Superduty 2005
MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V266000 RECALL DATE: June 07, 2005
COMPONENT: Fuel system, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 78675
SUMMARY:
On certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4L or 6.8L gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form.
CONSEQUENCE:
The fuel line may separate at the connection to the main fuel bundle. If the fuel line separates, an operator may notice a gasoline odor and/or fuel on the
ground, loss of power, and the engine will eventually stall. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
REMEDY:
Dealers will install an external retention clip at the fuel jumper line to the main fuel bundle connection. The recall is expected to begin on June 20, 2005.
Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
NOTES:
Ford recall No. 05S33. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.