The problem
Certain pickup trucks May have a fuel tank with localized depressions in the fuel tank wall at the seam between top and bottom halves of the tank. If a depression is large enough, fuel May permeate the fuel tank wall resulting in a fuel odor, or the "service engine soon" indicator light in the instrument cluster May illuminate.
The risk
If left uncorrected, a fuel leak could eventually develop.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel tank on these vehicles. Owner notification began on May 6, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-200 (04V200000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 04S14 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly |
| Report date | April 26, 2004 |
| Owners notified | May 6, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 371 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-200 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the fuel tank on these vehicles. Owner notification began on May 6, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-248-0186.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 371 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.