Ford is recalling more than 223,472 pickup trucks due to an improperly secured fuel tank, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
“In some instances, front fuel tank strap T-slots were not properly inserted into the vehicle’s frame rail at the time of vehicle assembly,” the recall report said.
The recall affects certain model year 2023-2027 F-150 pickups, according to NHTSA.
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An improperly secured fuel tank could increase the risk of a fire or stalling of the engine due to fuel loss, the recall report said. If the tank detaches, it poses a road hazard to other vehicles.
Ford estimates that 1% of vehicles involved in the recall are affected.
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Owners will be notified by mail and should take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the fuel tanks inspected and replaced, if necessary, the recall report said. The service will be free of charge, Ford told FOX Business.
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Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners beginning Sept. 21.
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