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Search Results   Report Date : November 21, 2009 at 06:05 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 99V219000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / F250     1999-2000      FORD / F350     1999-2000 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: AUG 11, 1999 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V219000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 245300 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINE PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 8 FOOT BEDS, DO NOT FULLY SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL TANK FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY POSITIONED WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE STRAP CUTTING THE TANK DURING A 30 MPH FRONT BARRIER TEST, RESULTING IN FUEL SPILLAGE. Consequence: DURING THE SUBSEQUENT STATIC ROLLOVER TEST, FUEL SPILLAGE EXCEEDED THE SPECIFIED RATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE FRONT STRAP ISOLATOR. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1999. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.