Emissions Recall 04E14

SUBJECT

DELIVERY HOLD: Emissions Recall 04E14

Certain 2005 Ford GT Vehicles

Fuel Tank Date Code Inspection

REF

DELIVERY HOLD: Emissions Recall 04E14 dated December 16, 2004

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Certain 2005 Ford GT vehicles built at the Wixom Special Vehicle Center from October 13, 2004 through November 19, 2004. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS. In addition, for a list of vehicles assigned to your dealership, visit https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com.

REASON FOR THIS SERVICE ACTION

In some of the affected vehicles, the fuel tank may not pass applicable Federal and state evaporative emission standards.

SERVICE ACTION

IN-STOCK VEHICLES:

Dealers are to inspect the fuel tank build date code on the bottom of the fuel tank. See Attachment III for inspection instructions.

If the fuel tank date code indicates that the fuel tank was built in the month of August, it must be replaced. Call the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT) Information Center at 1-800-367-3788. Ford SVT will arrange to send a Ford GT specialist to your dealership to assist the dealer technician with the replacement of the fuel tank assembly. Dealers should begin performing this inspection and repair on in-stock vehicles immediately (do not wait until parts are available for Safety Recall 04S26 ).

If the fuel tank date code indicates that the fuel tank was built before or after the month of August, replacement of the fuel tank is not required.

CUSTOMER VEHICLES:

NOTE: All vehicles involved in Emissions Recall 04E14 (Fuel Tank Date Code Inspection) are also involved in Safety Recall 04S26 (Suspension Control Arm Replacement).

Ford SVT Marketing has been in contact with the affected vehicle owners and, once service parts are available for 04S26 , will coordinate scheduling service appointments between the owner and the dealer to have both programs performed at the same time.

Ford SVT Marketing will also coordinate arrangements between customers, dealers and carriers for transportation of affected vehicles in enclosed trailers from the customer's site to the dealership and back after repairs have been completed. Charges for the transportation of customer vehicles will be handled directly between the vehicle transport companies and Ford Motor Company. Dealers should not incur any charges for vehicle transportation, however if you do, please contact the Ford SVT Information Center at 1-800-367-3788.

Customer Notification Letters will be mailed to affected owners the week of 1/17/05.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Customer Notification Letter

QUESTIONS?

Claims Information: ... 1-800-423-8851
Special Service Support Center (Dealer Only) Questions: ... 1-800-325-5621
SVT Information Center: ... 1-800-367-3788

OASIS ACTIVATED?

Yes.

FSA VIN LIST ACTIVATED?

Yes.

Available through FMCDealer.com or at https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com.

NOTE: Your FSA VIN list may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.

STOCK VEHICLES

Correct all affected stock vehicles before delivery.

SOLD VEHICLES

All vehicles involved in Emissions Recall 04E14 (Fuel Tank Date Code Inspection) are also involved in Safety Recall 04S26 (Suspension Control Arm Replacement).

Ford SVT Marketing has been in contact with the affected vehicle owners and, once service parts are available for 04S26 , will coordinate scheduling service appointments between the owner and the dealer to have both programs performed at the same time.

Ford SVT Marketing will also coordinate arrangements between customers, dealers and carriers for transportation of affected vehicles in enclosed trailers from the customer's site to the dealership and back after repairs have been completed. Charges for the transportation of customer vehicles will be handled directly between the vehicle transport companies and Ford Motor Company. Dealers should not incur any charges for vehicle transportation, however if you do, please contact the Ford SVT Information Center at 1-800-367-3788.

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this Field Service Action.

RENTAL VEHICLES

All vehicles involved in Emissions Recall 04E14 are also involved in Safety Recall 04S26 . Dealers are authorized to provide affected customers with a luxury rental vehicle until repairs have been completed (rentals not subject to standard daily limitations). Dealers will be authorized to charge vehicle rental costs to the 04S26 program.

CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

Enter claims using Direct Warranty Entry (DWE).
For each inspection, enter the fuel tank date code (month/day) of the inspected fuel tank on the diagnostic code entry screen in the "Powertrain" DTC fields.
The use of MT (actual time) must comply with warranty and policy guidelines as outlined in the Warranty and Policy Manual. "Actual Time" repairs require technician time stamps on the Repair Order. (See "Time Recording Procedure" on page 14 of Section 1 in the Warranty and Policy Manual.)
Refer to the ACESII Manual for claims preparation and submission information.

LABOR ALLOWANCES

Description	Labor Operation	Labor Time
Inspect fuel tank date code.	MT04E14A	Actual Time
Replace fuel tank assembly with the assistance of the Ford GT Specialist.	MT04E14B	Actual Time

NOTE: On all actual time (MT) repairs, dealerships must record the start and finish times of each actual time repair. This must include stopping and starting times if the repair is interrupted. (See "Time Recording Procedure" on page 14 of Section 1 in the Warranty and Policy Manual.)

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION

Parts will be provided for this Recall. The Ford GT Specialist will have a new replacement fuel tank with him when he arrives at the dealer to assist the dealer technician with the repair.

HANDLING ALLOWANCE

An allowance of $200 per repair is being provided in lieu of part mark-up on the fuel tank. To claim the allowance, enter $200 as "HANDLG" in the "MISC EXPENSE" area of the claim form.

OVERVIEW

All affected 2005 Ford GT vehicles must have the fuel tank date codes inspected.

If the fuel tank date code indicates that the fuel tank was built in the month of August, the fuel tank must be replaced. Call the Special Vehicle Team (SVT) Information Center at 1-800-367-3788. They will arrange to send a Ford GT specialist to your dealership to assist the dealer technician in the replacement of the fuel tank assembly.
If the fuel tank date code indicates that the fuel tank was built before or after the month of August, replacement of the fuel tank is not required.

LIFTING PROCEDURES

CAUTION: Do not allow the lift adapters to contact the steering linkage, suspension arms, front cross braces, stabilizer bar or to compress the lower suspension arm stabilizer bar insulator. Damage to the suspension, exhaust and steering linkage components may occur if care is not exercised when positioning the lift adapters prior to lifting the vehicle.

CAUTION: Do not lift the vehicle on the rocker panel pinch flange except at the designated lift points or body damage may occur.

Lift the vehicle using one the following procedures.

Drive-On Hoist

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the underbody, do not drive the vehicle onto the drive-on hoist without first checking for possible interference.

Check for interference between the upright flanges of the hoist rails and the underbody.
If an interference exists, build up the approach ramps or modify as necessary to provide clearance.

Frame Contact Lift, Single-Post Lift, Two-Post Lift

CAUTION: Under no circumstances should the vehicle be lifted by the front control arms, front cross braces, rear control arms or at any point other than the designated lift points. Severe damage to the vehicle could result.

CAUTION: To avoid damage or marring of the underbody shields, position wood blocks measuring 3-1/2" x 2" x 3/4" on the rear hoist pads and either thick cloths, rubber pads or heavy cardboard on the front hoist pads. Be sure to properly position the hoist pads as indicated.

NOTE: Use suitable spacers as shown in Fig 1 on the rear lift points to provide access to the bolts for removal of the solid tunnel shear plate.

Fig 1: Spacer On Rear Lift Point

NOTE: Adapters may be necessary to clear vehicle components to lift the vehicle safely. The adapters must be placed at the designated contact points. Position the adapters so they are centered on the adapter contact area.

NOTE: Either front lifting point is acceptable to use.

Lift the vehicle at the applicable lift points as shown in Fig 2.

Fig 2: Vehicle Lift Points

FUEL TANK DATE CODE INSPECTION

Remove the thirty-four (34) solid tunnel shear plate bolts and the shear plate. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Shear Plate Removal
Inspect the build date code on the bottom of the fuel tank. The indicators show the month, day and shift the tank was produced. See Fig 4.
- If the fuel tank date code indicates that the fuel tank was built in the month of August, the fuel tank must be replaced. Call the Special Vehicle Team (SVT) Information Center at 1-800-367-3788. They will arrange to send a Ford GT specialist to your dealership to assist the dealer technician in the replacement of the fuel tank assembly.
- If the fuel tank date code indicates that the fuel tank was built before or after the month of August, replacement of the fuel tank is not required. Record the build date (month and day) on the repair order. Reinstall the solid tunnel shear plate. Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (62 lb-in). Lower the hoist and remove the vehicle.
Fig 4: Build Date Code On Bottom Of Fuel Tank

Emissions Recall 04E14 - Fuel Tank Date Code Inspection (04E14)