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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 04V229📅 May 20, 2004

2004 Ford F-250 & 2004 Ford F-350 recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." some trucks were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire. This would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. Also, the tire may be inflated above the dot listed inflation pressure.

💥 The risk

If a tire was operated in an over-loaded or over-inflated condition, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which CAN cause a crash without warning.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace any incorrect load range tires. Additionally, if any tire required replacement, it is recommended that the wheel lug nut torque be checked within 500 miles after any tire replacement. Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. Owners should contact. Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V229000
Manufacturer recall #
04C07
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
6,415
Component
TIRES
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 21, 2004
Built
Jan 15, 2004 – May 27, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Ford recall no. 04C07. Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration?s auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V229 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V229?

2004 Ford F-250 & 2004 Ford F-350. 6,415 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.