73
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V251000
- Date
- Apr 28, 2015
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 73
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members > Underbody shields
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 vehicles manufactured January 30, 2015, to January 31, 2015. The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.
What can happen
A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S12.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V251000?
1 model: Ford F-150 (2015), about 73 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V251000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for missing underbody heat shields and fasteners, and will install the missing components as required, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S12.
What can happen?
A missing underbody heat shield can lead to degradation or melting of the fuel or vapor lines, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.