Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-250 Super Duty: Fuel System

Affects Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-250 Super Duty · 2008 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

On certain 156 inch wheelbase, 4x4 vehicles, equipped with a two-piece driveshaft, the fuel tank may become damaged during certain crash conditions, which could allow fuel spillage to occur. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire, causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install a bracket to limit fuel tank movement during a crash.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational