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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:26 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 04V331000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / RANGER     2004 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 12, 2004 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V331000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1395 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). Check to Request Research. Submit below.