Vehicle recall 88V182000 · November 18, 1988
1989 Ford F-250
Fuel reservoir shields, that protect the reservoir from contact by the transfer case in certain frontal impacts, were not installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Fuel reservoir shields, that protect the reservoir from contact by the transfer case in certain frontal impacts, were not installed.
- Consequence
- Fuel spillage in excess of that permitted by FMVSS 301COULD occur.
- Remedy
- Install fuel reservoir protective shields.
- Notes
- System: fuel reservoir shield/FMVSS 301.VEHICLE description: light duty trucks with GVWR over 8,500 lbs.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V182000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 1988
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 27, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-250 (1989): 1989
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