Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V106000 Reported March 27, 2001

Ford/fuel filler pipe electrical grounding

Ford Motor Company · Fuel System, Gasoline · 185 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V106000
Manufacturer Campaign
01S12
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
185
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 27, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: f-super duty crew cab pickup trucks (f-350 short wheelbase trucks equipped with a 6 3/4' pickup box and dual rear wheels) were built after a change was implemented to delete a clamp, and later a bracket that provided a ground for the fuel filler pipe. the pickup box may not have been properly grounded.

Safety Consequence

Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge could result during fuel fill up, potentially leading to a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a fuel filler pipe ground. owner notification began march 26, 2001. 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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 01V106000 or campaign 01S12.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V106000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V106000?

NHTSA recall 01V106000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on March 27, 2001. It addresses: Ford/fuel filler pipe electrical grounding. The recall affects approximately 185 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V106000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01S12. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.