| NHTSA Recall # | 78197 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 08V191000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 08C04 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | FORD |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Date of notification | 23/05/08 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 14/06/06 |
| End date of manufacturing | 30/03/08 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 25/04/08 |
| Report created | 25/04/08 |
| Regulation part number | 571 |
| FMV safety standard number | 301 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 64754 |
| Defect summary | Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 mph frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage. |
| Consequence summary | Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. |
| Recall notes | Ford recall no. 08c04. Customers 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. |