Maverick Stop Sale Recall [Fuel Tank leak inspection issue]. Recall #21C35 (for Mavericks with spray-in bedliner)

[Vickyfortin1985]

Got a call from my dealer this morning, was about to take delivery tomorrow. Now the dealer says everything is on hold...
I got a recall on Carfax but none on Ford or Nhtsa...

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[Brian_J]

Screen shot from Fb since I can’t find anything official

 

[Vickyfortin1985]

Screen shot from Fb since I can’t find anything official

Saw this too! I hope it's true...! I want my truck for Christmas!!

 

[Naranjita]

I noticed in your signature line you mentioned that you removed the tonneau cover so it would get scheduled. I thought the tonneau cover was installed at the dealership. Can you provide more detail?

There are several factory installed Tonneau cover options. That's what I originally had in my order. Removed it because of constrants and decided to go dealer installed option. But then after what they quoted me, I purchased myself from accessories.ford.com. It was on sale this month 15% off, and it only took me 25 minutes to install. Easiest tonneau cover ever. My last one was such a bear, I swore I'd never do one again. Took two people. This one I did myself. Love then Ford oval embossed in the vinyl.

 

[Old Fart]

Glad these issues are getting fixed before I get mine hoping by April as it looks with all the hold ups.

 

[ATL_Mav]

There is an open recall for maverick with spray in bedliner built between may 20th and October 29th.The fuel tank has to be removed and inspected.

 

[Vickyfortin1985]

There is an open recall for maverick with spray in bedliner built between may 20th and October 29th.The fuel tank has to be removed and inspected.

Where did you find the info? Because there is nothing on Ford, only on carfax and it seems to be a mistake...!

 

[JChristiansen]

Can't help wondering why the hell we're trusting CarFax for info on recalls, Using VIN it is pretty quick to check on line for OFFICIAL alerts and recalls
When did Car FAX become a trusted source for our trucks? What's next, them selling us warranties!

Personally I didn't ask for Carfax to be provided for me and I am suspicious of "Freebies" like this.
They don't have a dog in this fight and I'm not sure why or how they even got my info. My experience is there are No. Free. Lunches..... What is Car fax getting out of this??

How can this whole post be pinned to the TOP!! Cmon, folks, really CarFax???? IF there is a recall FORD, not CARFAX, will let you know!!!!!

 

[pmoore]

Where did you find the info? Because there is nothing on Ford, only on carfax and it seems to be a mistake...!

There is a possibility that the supplier may have used a drill bit to remove spray in bedliner material from the drain holes in the bed. Inspecting the top of the fuel tank for punctures.

 

[Brian_J]

There is an open recall for maverick with spray in bedliner built between may 20th and October 29th.The fuel tank has to be removed and inspected.

link to source?

 

[Brian_J]

There is a possibility that the supplier may have used a drill bit to remove spray in bedliner material from the drain holes in the bed. Inspecting the top of the fuel tank for punctures.

This sounds plausible. Link to more info/source?

 

[pmoore]

This sounds plausible. Link to more info/source?

I work at Ford. Contact your dealer for more information, it has been published to them.

 

[Delzona]

Wasn't there a post in this thread where a member said they called CarFax about this recall and CarFax stated that the recall wasn't generated by them? In other words that it might be a scam?
Just wondering! I don't have a seat at this table since my Maverick is still floating in netherworld waiting to get built!

 

[ATL_Mav]

It was sent to dealerships Friday, your dealer should be able to put in your vin and tell you if it applies to your vehicle. Also work at a dealership.

 

[Zepper]

I wonder if a hole in the tank could cause a vaccum leak bad enough to effect fuel economy. My truck has about 280 miles on [so probably not yet fully broken in] and the computer [haven't filled it up yet so can't do actual] says i'm getting 22 mpg highway over the course of a 2 hr hwy drive between 70/75 mph over mostly flat ground.

And because the fuel econ has been bad i have been very careful with the throttle/boost.

My truck was scheduled for production 10/13 originally but i didn't get the 'built' email until 11/22.

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