6mo Post the Gas Tank Recall I’m Going In 🤞(👍 All GOOD!)

[The Weatherman]

It’s been almost six months since the few early Mavericks with SIBL’s had a recall posted to examine (replace) potentially damaged full tanks and I’m finally taking the little fellow (Houdini) in.

Here’s hoping the dealer has done their homework and if it needs replacing it doesn’t takes weeks.

I’ve done my part by presenting the information to the service manager regarding non-reusable bolts and potential lead time issues, if the tank is bad. Seems mine will be the first they have seen in the shop.

Anyone else still putting this off?

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[StillWaiting]

I have also been waiting for this. BUT only because I haven’t received my truck

 

[respi133]

Could this be why I can only manage an average of 22mpg with a soft foot on eco? I had a spray in liner done aftermarket though

 

[Brian_J]

Could this be why I can only manage an average of 22mpg with a soft foot on eco? I had a spray in liner done aftermarket though

If they cleared the holes the same way, and drilled into the tank, I’d say it possible. Won’t be covered under the recall obviously. Do you smell gas?

 

[respi133]

No gas smell but I haven't really sniffed around, I'll give it a nose test after the drive home today

 

[Brian_J]

It’s been almost six months since the few early Mavericks with SIBL’s had a recall posted to examine (replace) potentially damaged full tanks and I’m finally taking the little fellow (Houdini) in.

Here’s hoping the dealer has done their homework and if it needs replacing it doesn’t takes weeks.

I’ve done my part by presenting the information to the service manager regarding non-reusable bolts and potential lead time issues, if the tank is bad. Seems mine will be the first they have seen in the shop.

Anyone else still putting this off?

My tank arrived pretty quickly. Like 1.5 days quick. I think my whole recall took 3 days. They ordered the bolts ahead of time though.
Make sure you add some fuel after you pick it up to check the needle moves accurately. A few of us have had issues with the sending unit after the tank was replaced.

 

[KevCuRaoi]

It’s been almost six months since the few early Mavericks with SIBL’s had a recall posted to examine (replace) potentially damaged full tanks and I’m finally taking the little fellow (Houdini) in.

Here’s hoping the dealer has done their homework and if it needs replacing it doesn’t takes weeks.

I’ve done my part by presenting the information to the service manager regarding non-reusable bolts and potential lead time issues, if the tank is bad. Seems mine will be the first they have seen in the shop.

Anyone else still putting this off?

I did check the parts availability just now in Ford's system.... looks like both fuel tanks and the bolts are in stock, so your dealer should be able to order and receive parts quickly (if needed).

 

[The Weatherman]

Just checked back with dealer and all is good!

It was ready this afternoon, but I went ahead and scheduled its second oil change (6,000mi) while its there. I had the first done at 1000. That’s at 7:45 tomorrow morning, so I guess I’ll get it back tomorrow afternoon.

My dealership has been spot on through the whole order, purchase, ownership process.

Kudos to Don Franklin Ford of Columbia, KY.

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