The problem
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks manufactured at the kansas city or norfolk assembly plants. The front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. The first location is below the fuel rail connection where the flexible hose is crimped to the steel tube. The bracket that attaches the front fuel line to the transmission could have been bent during assembly. The second location is at the rear steel tube section forward of the rear bracket. During installation the rear steel tubes of the front fuel line assembly could have been bent downward. In vehicles equipped with a manual 4xz4 transfer case shifter, the shifter linkage May contact the steel tubes as it is being shifted between 4h, 4l, 2l and neutral.
The risk
This condition could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. Owner notification began October 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-231 (00V231000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00S22 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | August 17, 2000 |
| Owners notified | October 27, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 670,509 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-231 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. Owner notification began October 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 670,509 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.