That is my understanding from what I have read so far. My Maverick is under this recall and I don’t plan to bring it in for the inspection until I’m reasonably sure that Ford has a supply of replacement fuel tanks in stock. I don’t have any sign of fuel leakage or smell coming from the fuel tank area and so I feel safe enough to drive it for awhile before getting this recall performed.
if I had mine, I would do the same. Ford and the regulators have decided the trucks are safe enough to drive or the recall would be way more urgent.
I can’t answer that. I shouldnt have been so flippant in my previous comment. Ford would prefer that all affected vehicles be inspected and those that don’t pass inspection sit idle for however long it takes to replace the tanks. As an owner I would need to know if I can still drive off with the vehicle if it has less than through wall damage. Some have mentioned a pressure test. If the tank is pressurized and blows out a partial penetration, then the truck obviously has to sit. I would want to understand what is happening before making an informed decision.
In my specific case, where i have not picked up the truck,the tank has not been pressure tested but the drill bit damaged it - not through wall. Ford won’t release it to me until the tank is replaced.
Oh, I agree. I don't want to be driving something that would be leaking fuel, or a car with a compromised gas tank that could cause major issues. I was just wondering since it does seem like it is a borderline major recall that could turn into a major issue. I just feel like my dealer had 0 concerns about mine being affected so, I'm just a little confused, but it seems like they're just talking without knowledge of who might actually be affected. They already checked out one other Mav and said that it passed inspection and he explained that their Pre-Delivery Inspection would have caught an issue like this. Having worked in car sales before, I know that some place's PDI is mediocre, versus some places actually put in the effort to find these types of issues.
Congratulations! I am happy for you! Some dealers are saying it could be February. A tank has been ordered for my truck but that is as much as I know.
He does indeed confirm it was replaced. Reread it and you will see. Its further down in the comments where it is asked and answered.
Why is that weird? You click on the link and read the few comments made which he answers saying it is replaced, but hey if clicking on a link to reddit sub forum for ford maverick truck is too weird for you, then I don't want to freak out your fragility towards clicking. Don't click on any youtube links here either, dont want you too uncomfortable. /s
