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Campaign 14V426 Posted July 10, 2014 36 units

2010-2012 Ford E-150-E-450 Recall 14V426: Propane Leak

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 14V426 covers 36 2010-2012 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles for propane fuel-line leaks. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.

Ford is recalling 36 2010-2012 E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vans and cutaway models with propane fuel system conversion kits because an aluminum fuel line fitting can react with the brass supply valve housing and leak propane. A propane leak near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, and the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The fuel line fitting is part of the propane fuel system conversion kit on certain 2010-2012 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles. Its normal job is to carry propane through the fuel system and seal tightly where the fuel line meets the supply valve housing. That seal matters because propane has to stay contained from the tank to the engine.

On these vehicles, the kit used an aluminum fuel line fitting against a brass supply valve housing. Those different metals react where they touch. Over time, that reaction breaks down the contact area and opens a leak path at the fitting, so propane escapes from a joint that is supposed to stay sealed.

There is no warning sign before failure. The filing does not list a driver-visible symptom before the fitting starts leaking, so the VIN check and dealer inspection decide whether the vehicle is included.

Who's affected?

Covers E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vans from the 2010, 2011, and 2012 model years, all tied to the same fuel-system component.

2012 Ford E-250 fuel system
2012 Ford E-350 fuel system
2012 Ford E-150 fuel system
2011 Ford E-350 fuel system
2011 Ford E-150 fuel system
Units affected36

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 in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. This recall is about fire risk, not drivability alone. If your VIN is included, contact a franchised Ford dealer about the recall repair and keep ignition sources away from the fuel system until the repair is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2012 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, or E-450 is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for the owner notice, then contact a franchised Ford dealer about the free repair.
  3. Reference recall number 14V426 when you call so the dealer can find the campaign.
  4. Ask about replacing the aluminum propane fuel-line fittings with stainless steel fittings, which fixes the leak point at the brass supply valve housing.
  5. Park the van away from ignition sources and do not use the propane system until the repair is complete.

What happens at the repair

Once the repair is available for your VIN, a Ford technician replaces the aluminum propane fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings. The work targets the fitting area where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing, the point described as the possible propane leak location. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Ask the Ford service desk to confirm the propane conversion kit before the vehicle goes into the bay.

Timeline

July 10, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
September 1, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V426?

Recall 14V426 covers 36 2010-2012 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles equipped with propane conversion kits that have an aluminum fuel line fitting. That fitting can react with the brass supply valve housing and create a propane leak.

What should I do if my 2010-2012 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, or E-450 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ford van or cutaway is included in recall 14V426. If it is, schedule the fitting replacement through a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 14V426. The recall customer service line is 1-800-597-6874.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair to be completed at no cost to the owner. The repair replaces the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V426.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is fire. A propane leak near an ignition source increases the risk of a fire, according to the official consequence for recall 14V426. If your VIN is included, arrange the free fitting replacement and ask the dealer about safe transport if you smell propane.

What if I bought this Ford van used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your exact 2010-2012 Ford E-Series vehicle is included, then reference recall 14V426 when you contact a franchised Ford dealer.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V426000
Ford customer service1-800-597-6874
NHTSA recall #14V426
NHTSA recall # (full)14V426000

Source documents

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 →