Vehicle recall 96V146000 · August 1, 1996
Ford F-250, F-350 and 1 more model
The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The crossmember frame gussets were installed with undersized threaded fasteners following a breakdown of the production rivet gun that is generally used. This gusset is the attachment point for the rear strap of the mid-ship fuel tank.
- Consequence
- The subject fasteners can separate causing in the rear strap of the affected fuel tank to become disconnected. A loose or disconnected rear strap allows the fuel tank to possibly contact the road surface increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crossmember gusset fasteners with the specified alternative fasteners (bolts).
- Notes
- Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin August 26, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 1996
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 2, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
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 (1996): 1996
- Ford F-350 (1996): 1996
- Ford F-Super Duty (1996): 1996
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