Recall Alert: 1997-2004 Ford F-150, F-250 and Lincoln Blackwood for Fuel Tank ... - PickupTrucks.com
I wonder how long it will take for this thread to be closed. Years ago, if something rusted off or broke - it was viewed as "the owner's problem". I do agree that manufactures have to take responsibility for their design mistakes but who decides the fine line between "my fault and their fault". Interesting recall for trucks that could be approaching their 15th birthday soon. There are vehicles of all makes and models rusting after a few winters in the snow and salt. I have seen 2000 and newer GM trucks where the whole lower cab is rotting away, rams their fenders getting cancer and fords with the lower edges of their doors and beds rusting through. As well as trucks of all makes with rusty tailgates and rear fenders. Now, if this was happening to vehicles in the southwest and south as well, then there is quite possible a legit issue with the design that should be addressed, however, even in those areas, a 10-15 year old vehicle is very capable of being trashed... It's also interesting to me that MANY of the Ford fans on here were quick to SLAM toyota for the Toyota Tacoma frame recall sighting they take way too long to react yet that was a voluntary recall and Those included trucks from 1995-2001. The... I dont see how anything over 10 years old can be considered the manufacturers problem if it. Source: news.pickuptrucks.com
