Maverick Fuel Tank Official Recall : 5,456 Units w/ Spray-In Bedliner Affected

[Pringles70]

My dealer called today to tell me my truck is in the recall list. Going in tomorrow to have it checked.
There should be some sort of compensation for those with damaged tanks, even if it’s a gas card

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[Pringles70]

Here is the direct link for checking recalls on the Ford site:

RECALLS

Wouldn’t rely silly on that. Mine is under recall and doesn’t show on that or the NTSB site

 

[jcsan18]

I just dropped mine off at the dealership. The guy confirmed that it is the gas tank recall being discussed here. He mentioned that there’s one other Mav at the dealership that passed inspection and was convinced that if my truck were affected by the recall, I would have had a light come on, I would have smelled something or they would have caught it in some way. He was very optimistic about me having it back by Friday….

But I’m a pessimist, so I’m nervous.

 

[L Martin]

I just dropped mine off at the dealership. The guy confirmed that it is the gas tank recall being discussed here. He mentioned that there’s one other Mav at the dealership that passed inspection and was convinced that if my truck were affected by the recall, I would have had a light come on, I would have smelled something or they would have caught it in some way. He was very optimistic about me having it back by Friday….

But I’m a pessimist, so I’m nervous.

Mine was checked today. Tank was damaged but the tank wall was not actually penetrated. Has to be replaced. Don’t know how long to get replacement tank. So tanks can be damaged enough to require replacement with no light or smell.

 

[L Martin]

Mine was checked today. Tank was damaged but the tank wall was not actually penetrated. Has to be replaced. Don’t know how long to get replacement tank. So tanks can be damaged enough to require replacement with no light or smell.

Replacing only tanks with actual holes makes no sense. Neither Ford nor the Feds would allow tanks with holes extending part way through their walls to be left in place. If there is discernible damage, they should and presumably are, being replaced. Most of the damaged tanks won’t cause the driver to smell gas or cause any light to illuminate.

 

[Old Ranchero]

My dealer called today to tell me my truck is in the recall list. Going in tomorrow to have it checked.
There should be some sort of compensation for those with damaged tanks, even if it’s a gas card

Compensation, Why? You weren't guaranteed there would never be any recalls in your sales contract were you? Be thankful they are right on top of it instead of stalling and leaving people hanging wondering if they have a problem on their truck.

 

[jcsan18]

Replacing only tanks with actual holes makes no sense. Neither Ford nor the Feds would allow tanks with holes extending part way through their walls to be left in place. If there is discernible damage, they should and presumably are, being replaced. Most of the damaged tanks won’t cause the driver to smell gas or cause any light to illuminate.

Both of your posts make sense…. And make me even more nervous. I hate the thought of our trucks just sitting there without any timeframe of repair.

Especially driving this Fusion loaner. (I’m so spoiled )

 

[Deleted member 1370]

My dealership had 3 delivered somewhat recently and luckily mine was the only one not affected by the recall and I had a spray in liner standalone option. They double checked it to make sure. But alas it wasn’t, knock on wood mine isnt affected by any further recalls. I hope all of you whom had yours recalled have them fixed up very very soon!

 

[Mr.T]

Yeah Ford was right on top of it.. Five months of production before issue was found. Then a month and a half after issue was found to put out a recall. Right on top of it, keep drinking the koolaid!

 

[Pringles70]

Compensation, Why? You weren't guaranteed there would never be any recalls in your sales contract were you? Be thankful they are right on top of it instead of stalling and leaving people hanging wondering if they have a problem on their truck.

Because have you seen the price of gas!? Lol

 

[Whitenight]

Replacing only tanks with actual holes makes no sense. Neither Ford nor the Feds would allow tanks with holes extending part way through their walls to be left in place. If there is discernible damage, they should and presumably are, being replaced. Most of the damaged tanks won’t cause the driver to smell gas or cause any light to illuminate.

According to the notice that Ford sent to the dealers, if there is "ANY" damage to the fuel tank whether its a dimple from a drill bit or an actual hole, than they must replace the fuel tank.

 

[Whitenight]

Because have you seen the price of gas!? Lol

And that's why a lot of people are buying the hybrids.

 

[TGada]

Good luck. I hope all goes well.

Luckily my truck's tank looked just fine!

It was slightly scuffed in a few spots. Basically the drill bit scratched the tank, but luckily did not puncture it. They pressure tested the tank and it functioned normally.

Picked her up last Thursday and I am loving this pickup

Best of luck to all of the people whose Mav's have been held up by this!

 

[mjacobs06]

Just checked in with my dealer on my Lariat that failed the tank pressure test and needs to be replaced - their parts department is saying at least February for a tank/parts to come in to do the replacement. So frustrated and they can't rule out that we don't get to February and it becomes March....

 

[L Martin]

Just checked in with my dealer on my Lariat that failed the tank pressure test and needs to be replaced - their parts department is saying at least February for a tank/parts to come in to do the replacement. So frustrated and they can't rule out that we don't get to February and it becomes March....

A number of Mavericks subject to recall have been sold. So someone who already has a Maverick subject to recall brings it in for inspection and the service department finds that the tank is should be replaced. The owner will have to leave the truck parked at the dealership until February?

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