Recall 11V307 covers 15 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vans with a propane valve leak. Affected vehicles were repaired free.
Ford is recalling 15 2011 E-450, E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans with 5.4-liter or 6.8-liter engines and a Roush liquid propane autogas fuel system because a mismachined valve can leak propane. A propane leak near an ignition source raises the risk of a vehicle fire, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The liquid propane autogas fuel system on these 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vans replaces the normal gasoline fuel delivery path with propane storage, fuel lines, fittings, and valves. Its job is to move propane from the tank to the engine in a controlled, sealed path so the 5.4 or 6.8 liter engine gets fuel without vapor escaping.
The problem is a valve in that propane system. The valve was machined incorrectly, so it does not seal the way it was designed to seal. When the valve does not close or fit correctly, propane can leak from the fuel system instead of staying inside the lines and fittings.
There is no warning sign before failure. If you smell propane or see any sign of fuel escaping, stop using the van and have the fuel system checked by a Ford dealer.
Who's affected?
Four Ford van classes share the same fuel system component in this recall.
| 2011 Ford E-450 | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2011 Ford E-150 | fuel system |
| 2011 Ford E-250 | fuel system |
| 2011 Ford E-350 | fuel system |
| Units affected | 15 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
A propane leak near an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire. If your VIN is included, avoid using propane equipment until a dealer confirms the valve repair or completes it. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Ford E-450, E-150, E-250, or E-350 is included in this recall.
- Do not wait for an owner letter; the filing says affected vehicles were repaired and no letter was issued.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the propane-fuel-system valve replacement is complete for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 11V307 when you call, and ask the dealer to document the completed repair.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-734-466-6255 with questions about the mismachined propane valve and repair status.
What happens at the repair
The listed repair is straightforward: a Ford technician replaces the defective valve in the liquid propane autogas fuel system with a correctly machined valve. The filing says the affected vehicles had already been repaired, so no owner letter was issued for this campaign. For any included van that still needs the campaign repair, the dealer repair will be free once available. The source does not give a shop time, so RecallNotify does not list an estimated repair duration.
Timeline
| May 27, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V307?
Recall 11V307 covers 15 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vans altered to use a liquid propane autogas fuel system. A mismachined valve in that system can allow a propane leak. The defective valve was replaced with a correctly machined valve.
What should I do if my 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, or E-450 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 11V307. The filing says all affected vehicles have already been repaired, so no owner letter was issued. If your VIN still shows an open recall, contact a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 11V307.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 11V307, the remedy was replacement of the defective propane-system valve with a correctly machined valve, and the filing says all affected vehicles have already been repaired.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is a propane leak from the fuel-system valve. If propane leaks near an ignition source, the vehicle can catch fire. Recall 11V307 addresses that risk by replacing the defective valve with a correctly machined valve at no cost.
What if I bought the Ford van used?
The free recall repair still follows the VIN, not the current owner. Check your VIN to see whether recall 11V307 applies to your van. If it appears open, call a franchised Ford dealer and give the service desk the recall number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V307000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-734-466-6255 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V307 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V307000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →