Vehicle recall 04V331000 · July 14, 2004
2004 Ford Ranger
On certain pickup trucks, the frame may have a center rail section flange that was not formed properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain pickup trucks, the frame may have a center rail section flange that was not formed properly.
- Consequence
- In the event of a side impact crash, the frame rail scould puncture the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the frame to determine whether the frame was incorrectly manufactured. If there is a problem, the vehicle will not be repaired. Ford and the dealer will replace the vehicle. The recall began on July 19, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 04S19.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V331000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 2004
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04S19
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,395
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Ranger (2004): 2004
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