2009 Ford E-350 & 2009 Ford E-450 recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
Ford motor company is recalling 429 my 2009 ford econoline E-350 and E-450 cutaway school bus prep package vehicles manufactured from april 22, 2008 through march 2, 2009, to reposition the upper fuel tank protection bracket on the frame rail.
💥 The risk
In certain types of very severe crashes, the fuel tank may be damaged and result in a leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Ford will notify owners and dealers will reposition the upper fuel tank protection bracket free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 14, 2009. Owners may contact ford toll-free at 1-866-436-7332 or contact a local ford or lincoln/mercury dealer for more information.
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
- 09V112000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 09S08
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles affected
- 429
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 14, 2009
- Built
- Apr 22, 2008 – Mar 2, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Ford's recall no. 09S08.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .