Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V385000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/20/1995 to 08/04/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1100000 | 09/12/2011 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/29/2011 | 08/01/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. any repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 16, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall campaign number is 11s21 | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | 08/19/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion | 11V385000 | |
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).if one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.in some cases the weight of the tank sufficiently strained the hoses and fittings and caused separation and subsequent fuel leaks from those connections.the fire hazard created by leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.corrosion of the straps appears to be caused by prolonged exposure to road deicers, frequently road salt, used to treat snow or ice covered roads.states in which large quantities of deicers are applied to roads during the winter season (salt belt states) account for the predominant portion of strap failures.vehicles in these salt belt states are prone to experience corrosion related failures more frequently and earlier in a vehicle | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | ||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | 08/19/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion | 11V385000 | |
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).if one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.in some cases the weight of the tank sufficiently strained the hoses and fittings and caused separation and subsequent fuel leaks from those connections.the fire hazard created by leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.corrosion of the straps appears to be caused by prolonged exposure to road deicers, frequently road salt, used to treat snow or ice covered roads.states in which large quantities of deicers are applied to roads during the winter season (salt belt states) account for the predominant portion of strap failures.vehicles in these salt belt states are prone to experience corrosion related failures more frequently and earlier in a vehicle | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | ||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| Odi has received 32 complaints alleging corrosion of the straps supporting the fuel tank.in all but four of the complaints, either one or both straps broke allowing the tank to drop from the frame and either drag along the ground or completely detach from the vehicle.in six of the complaints, fuel spilled when the tank dropped or detached.there have been no fires or injuries alleged in these incidents. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | 08/19/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion | 11V385000 | |
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).if one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.in some cases the weight of the tank sufficiently strained the hoses and fittings and caused separation and subsequent fuel leaks from those connections.the fire hazard created by leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.corrosion of the straps appears to be caused by prolonged exposure to road deicers, frequently road salt, used to treat snow or ice covered roads.states in which large quantities of deicers are applied to roads during the winter season (salt belt states) account for the predominant portion of strap failures.vehicles in these salt belt states are prone to experience corrosion related failures more frequently and earlier in a vehicle | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | ||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | 08/19/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion | 11V385000 | |
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).if one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.in some cases the weight of the tank sufficiently strained the hoses and fittings and caused separation and subsequent fuel leaks from those connections.the fire hazard created by leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.corrosion of the straps appears to be caused by prolonged exposure to road deicers, frequently road salt, used to treat snow or ice covered roads.states in which large quantities of deicers are applied to roads during the winter season (salt belt states) account for the predominant portion of strap failures.vehicles in these salt belt states are prone to experience corrosion related failures more frequently and earlier in a vehicle | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | ||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| Odi has received 32 complaints alleging corrosion of the straps supporting the fuel tank.in all but four of the complaints, either one or both straps broke allowing the tank to drop from the frame and either drag along the ground or completely detach from the vehicle.in six of the complaints, fuel spilled when the tank dropped or detached.there have been no fires or injuries alleged in these incidents. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/12/2012 | 199500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank. after refueling, the front fuel tank would overflow and cause the fuel to leak out of the filler cap and onto the ground. the failure was related to a faulty fuel tank selector valve. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices) but was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 199,500. kmj | |||
| 04/12/2012 | 199500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank and after refueling, the front fuel tank would overflow and cause the fuel to leak out of the filler cap onto the ground. the failure was related to a faulty fuel tank selector valve. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 91v146000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices); however the vin was ineligible. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 199,500. js | |||
| 12/09/2010 | 118000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while having the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the contact was informed that the fuel tank had began to leak were the straps were replaced and needed to be repaired. the contact was informed that the fuel tank would not be repaired under the recall. the current and the failure mileages were 118,000. kmj | |||
| 12/09/2010 | 118000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while having the vehicle repaired for nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 the contact was informed that the fuel tank had began to leak were the straps were replaced and needed to be repaired. the contact was informed that the fuel tank would not be repaired with the recall. the current and failure mileages are 118000. bml | |||
| 07/14/2010 | 200000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that there was a dragging noise heard from under the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank was separated and dragging on the ground, leaking fluid. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the fuel tank strap, which was corroded and causing the fuel tank to separate. the dealer replaced the fuel tank and the straps. the manufacturer was contacted and denied assistance with the fuel tank replacement, because the fuel tank was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 fuel system (gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 220,000. | |||
| 07/14/2010 | 200000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that there was a dragging noise heard from under the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank was separated and dragging on the ground, leaking fluid. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the fuel tank strap, which was corroded and causing the fuel tank to separate. the dealer replaced the fuel tank and the straps. the manufacturer was contacted and denied assistance with the fuel tank replacement, because the fuel tank was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 fuel system (gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 220,000. kmj | |||
| 03/17/2010 | 151181 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when a loud noise was heard from outside the vehicle. after pulling over he noticed that the fuel tank was fractured and detached from the vehicle. approximately nine gallons of gasoline was spilled and caused a minor fire, but the fire was quickly extinguished. the vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that the fuel tank fractured due to the corrosion of both fuel straps. the fuel tank, straps and other unknown components were repaired. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the manufacturer was contacted to seek reimbursement and a claim was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 151,181. kmj | |||
| 03/17/2010 | 151181 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph when he heard a loud noise. after pulling over he noticed that the gas tank had fractured from the vehicle. approximately 9 gallons had spilled out and caused a minor fire which was extinguished quickly. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and they advised him that the tank had fractured due to the corrosion of both the straps. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel tank, straps and other components. the manufacturer was contacted later on when he received nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) in regards to reimbursement which was pending. the failure mileage was approximately 151,181. tb | |||
| 07/06/2011 | 140000 | ||
| The brackets that hold the fuel tank straps have rusted along with the straps to the point that the tank may fall off. i believe that this is the same problem that caused the failure of the straps rusting through. this can create a fire even after the straps have been replaced because the whole structure of the fuel tank support system is failing | |||
| 08/22/2011 | 154000 | ||
| On 8/22/2011 the fuel tank fell completely out of my 1998 f-150 truck due to the fuel tank straps breaking. the fuel tank and straps had to be replaced because the tank ruptured when it was dragging the road underneath my truck before i could come to a complete stop. the emergency repairs were made by myself and during this process i also noticed that the fuel tank vapor pressure sensor had broke as well during the incident. the sensor was priced at the local ford dealer for $102.00 but this part has not been replaced and i am currently operating my vehicle without this safety device. i have received an official safety recall notice 11s21 from the ford motor company for this exact issue and the recall has been performed to my vehicle even though the parts were brand new. i have also received reimbursement from a local ford dealer (donley ford of shelby, oh) for the fuel tank and the straps. the dealer would not replace the sensor because they did not get authorization from ford to do so. i have contacted ford customer care and spoke with a supervisor named chris. he informed me that ford is not liable for the sensor since there is no way to determine if it had been replaced prior to this incident. i purchased the truck when it was approximately 1 year old and this part has never been replaced. a complaint # 8802723 was filed with eastern michigan better business bureau asking for ford to replace the sensor, but they were not able to help me and have closed the complaint. ford's reason for not replacing the part was because i did the repairs myself. i feel ford is liable for the part and should supply me with a replacement part. i would greatly appreciate your assistance in convincing ford that they are responsible for the part since is was broke as the result of a known recall issue. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that corrosion from the fuel tank straps caused a leakage in the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who contacted the manufacturer for approval in repairing the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the repair and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that corrosion from the fuel tank straps caused a leakage in the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who contacted the manufacturer for approval in repairing the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls for the repair and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 160,000. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated the corrosion from the straps caused a leakage in the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who contacted the manufacturer for approval in repairing the leakage. the manufacturer stated there are no recall for the repair and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank had become damaged as a result of corroded straps. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 104,000. | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 250000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the dealer made repairs to the vehicle but shortly after, the vehicle began to experience a failure in which fuel would leak when refueling. the dealer informed the contact that they were not responsible for the failure and that she would have to pay to repair the fuel tubing and the fuel tank. the manufacturer was notified who advised that unless they saw the leak from the straps that they would not pay for the repairs. the failure mileage was 250,000. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank had become damaged as a result of corroded straps. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 104,000. | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 250000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the dealer made repairs to the vehicle but shortly after, the vehicle began to experience a failure in which fuel would leak when refueling. the dealer informed the contact that they were not responsible for the failure and that she would have to pay to repair the fuel tubing and the fuel tank. the manufacturer was notified who advised that unless they saw the leak from the straps that they would not pay for the repairs. the failure mileage was 250,000. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank had become damaged as a result of corroded straps. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 104,000. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 250000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the dealer made repairs to the vehicle but shortly after, the vehicle began to experience a failure in which fuel would leak when refueling. the dealer informed the contact that they were not responsible for the failure and that she would have to pay to repair the fuel tubing and the fuel tank. the manufacturer was notified who advised that unless they saw the leak from the straps that they would not pay for the repairs. the failure mileage was 250,000. kmj | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline smell around the exterior of the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel dripping from the fuel tank. the contact stated that approximately 1 gallon of fuel had spilled. the fuel tank strap was corroded and had caused the fuel tank to fracture. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the fuel tank would not be covered under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank had become damage as a result of corroded straps. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 104,000. pm | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 250000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated she took her vehicle in to the dealer for the recall on the fuel straps. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. the dealer repaired the fuel straps but this causes a leak from the fuel tube when fuel was being put in the fuel tank. the dealer informed her they are not responsible for the failure and she would have to pay to repair the fuel tubing and the fuel tank. the manufacturer was notified who stated unless they see the leakage from the straps they will not pay for the repairs. they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 250,000. mw | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline smell around the exterior of the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel dripping from the fuel tank. the contact stated that approximately 1 gallon of fuel had spilled. the fuel tank strap was corroded and had caused the fuel tank to fracture. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the fuel tank would not be covered under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline smell around the exterior of the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel dripping from the fuel tank. the contact stated that approximately 1 gallon of fuel had spilled. the fuel tank strap was corroded and had caused the fuel tank to fracture. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the fuel tank would not be covered under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. kmj | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while parked the contact noticed a fuel smell around the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed fuel dripping from the fuel tank. .the contact stated approximately 1 gallon of fuel had spilled. the fuel tank strap was corroded and had caused the fuel tank to fracture. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the fuel tank would not be covered under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. ds | |||
| 03/05/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford 150. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2009 which consisted of the replacement of both fuel tank straps and the fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic at the owner's expense. most recently, there was a recall pertaining to the similar defect under nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for inspection to verify whether the recall remedy should be performed on the vehicle even though there had not been a failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 10/13/2011 | 155000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 10 mph when the fuel tank dropped as a result of one of the straps breaking. the contact mentioned that no fuel was spilled and after inspecting the vehicle, he realized that both straps were corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 155,000. | |||
| 03/05/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford 150. the contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired in 2009 which consisted of the replacement of both fuel tank straps and fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic at the owner's expense. most recent there was a recall pertaining to the similar defect under the nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for inspection to verify whether the recall remedy should be performed on the vehicle even though there had not been a failure. the contact also stated the fuel tank replacement should be included in the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. js | |||
| 10/13/2011 | 155000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 10 mph when the fuel tank dropped as a result of one of the straps breaking. the contact mentioned that no fuel was spilled and after inspecting the vehicle, he realized that both straps were corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 155,000. kmj | |||
| 03/05/2009 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford 150. the contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired in 2009 which consisted of the replacement of both fuel tank straps and fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic at the owner's expense. most recent there was a recall pertaining to the similar defect under the nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for inspection to verify whether the recall remedy should be performed on the vehicle even though there had not been a failure. the contact also stated the fuel tank replacement should be included in the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. js | |||
| 10/13/2011 | 155000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford d-150. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the fuel tank drop as a result of one of the strap breaking. the contact mentioned that no fuel was spilled and after inspecting the vehicle he realized that both straps were corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 ( component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 155,000. pm | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while the recall remedy was performed under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the dealer confirmed there was a hole in the fuel tank. the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 140,000. rvk | |||
| 10/13/2011 | 155000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford d-150. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph the fuel tank drop as a result of one of the strap breaking. the contact mentioned that no fuel was spilled and after inspecting the vehicle he realized that both straps were corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 ( component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 155,000. pm | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while the recall remedy was performed under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the dealer confirmed there was a hole in the fuel tank. the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 140,000. rvk | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the fuel tank was fractured and there was a fuel leak. the contact received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair where the technician stated the fuel tank straps would not be replaced because there was a fuel leak and the fuel tank was not a part of the recall for replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. rvk | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while recall remedy was performed under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the dealer confirmed there was a whole in the fuel tank. the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 140,000. rds | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the fuel tank was fractured and there was a fuel leak. the contact received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair where the technician stated the fuel tank straps would not be replaced because there was a fuel leak and the fuel tank was not a part of the recall for replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. rvk | |||
| 10/10/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the straps on the fuel tank were rusting. the contact believed that the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) applied to the failure but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 180,000. kmj | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was leaking fuel after the dealer tried to repair the fuel straps but did not repair the straps due to the corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 150,000. kmj | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while recall remedy was performed under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the dealer confirmed there was a whole in the fuel tank. the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 140,000. rds | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while inspecting the vehicle the contact notice the fuel tank was fractured and there was a fuel leak. the contact received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. the technician stated the fuel tank straps would not be replaced because there was a fuel leak and the fuel tank was not under the recall for replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. ds | |||
| 10/10/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the straps on the fuel tank were rusting. the contact believed that the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) applied to the failure but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 180,000. kmj | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was leaking fuel after the dealer tried to repair the fuel straps but did not repair the straps due to the corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 150,000. kmj | |||
| 09/26/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank straps were completely rusted and causing the fuel tank to leak. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and contacted the dealer for repairs. the dealer was advised of the failure and stated that they would not replace the fuel tank unless it was completely detached from the vehicle and leaking fuel. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. | |||
| 08/15/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while inspecting the vehicle the contact notice the fuel tank was fractured and there was a fuel leak. the contact received a recall notice under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. the technician stated the fuel tank straps would not be replaced because there was a fuel leak and the fuel tank was not under the recall for replacement. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. ds | |||
| 10/10/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the straps on the fuel tank were rusting. the contact believed that the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) applied to the failure but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle could not be repaired under the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 180,000. kmj | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank near the fuel straps was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was leaking fuel after the dealer tried to repair the fuel straps but did not repair the straps due to the corrison they found on the fuel tank. the dealer stated to repair the fuel tank it will cost $600 at the owners expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 150,000. mw | |||
| 09/26/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank straps were completely rusted and causing the fuel tank to leak. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and contacted the dealer for repairs. the dealer was advised of the failure and stated that they would not replace the fuel tank unless it was completely detached from the vehicle and leaking fuel. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. | |||
| 10/10/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the straps on the vehicle have caused the fuel tank to rust. the contact feels the nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) should cover the rust spread from the tank and will cause the tank to leak when the straps are replaced. the contact stated the manufacturer is refusing to replace the tank under the recall. the failure current mileage was 180,000.rl | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank near the fuel straps was rusted and corroded. the vehicle was leaking fuel after the dealer tried to repair the fuel straps but did not repair the straps due to the corrison they found on the fuel tank. the dealer stated to repair the fuel tank it will cost $600 at the owners expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 150,000. mw | |||
| 09/26/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank straps were completely rusted and causing the fuel tank to leak. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and contacted the dealer for repairs. the dealer was advised of the failure and stated that they would not replace the fuel tank unless it was completely detached from the vehicle and leaking fuel. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. kmj | |||
| 09/26/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that after receiving a recall notice in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). when she contacted them she informed the dealer that the straps had rusted completelty through and had caused the tank to leak. the dealer inadvised her that they would not replace the tank unless it had fell and then started to leak. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000. tb | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor. after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear fuel tank strap was corroded and caused a fracture in the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the recall would only cover the fuel strap replacement and not the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor. after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear fuel tank strap was corroded and caused a fracture in the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the recall would only cover the fuel strap replacement and not the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer refused to perform the recall repairs due to rust on the mounting hooks for the straps. the dealer stated that they would have to weld the mounting hooks. the contact did not call the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure was a serious safety issue that could lead to a crash. the failure mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor. after inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear fuel tank strap was corroded and caused a fracture in the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the recall would only cover the fuel strap replacement and not the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer refused to perform the recall repairs due to rust on the mounting hooks for the straps. the dealer stated that they would have to weld the mounting hooks. the contact did not call the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure was a serious safety issue that could lead to a crash. the failure mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer refused to perform the recall repairs due to rust on the mounting hooks for the straps. the dealer stated that they would have to weld the mounting hooks. the contact did not call the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure was a serious safety issue that could lead to a crash. the failure mileage was 140,000. kmj | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated after receiving a nhtsa campaign i.d. number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer refuse to perform the recall due to the rust on the mounting hooks for the straps. the dealer stated they would have to welding the mounting hooks. the contact did not have the mounting hooks replaced. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the contact stated this is a serious safety issue that could lead to a crash. the failure mileage was 140,000. jo | |||
| 09/23/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking as a result of corroded fuel tank straps. the contact was also informed that they were only required to replace the fuel tank straps according to the recall. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 09/23/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking as a result of corroded fuel tank straps. the contact was also informed that they were only required to replace the fuel tank straps according to the recall. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 09/23/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking as a result of the corroded fuel tank straps. the contact was also informed that they were only required to replace the fuel tank straps according to the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 130,000. sm. | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 175000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured due to corrosion. the two remaining fuel tank straps were experiencing corrosion as well, but were not fractured. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the contact expressed concern because only the fractured strap was replaced under the recall. the contact was informed that according to the recall, they were only obligated to replace the fractured strap. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would only replaced the strap which fractured. the contact also stated that the rear leaf springs fractured and pierced through the truck bed due to corrosion. in addition, the frame under the front driver side also exhibited rust and corrosion. the failure mileage was 175,000. kmj | |||
| 08/17/2011 | |||
| Gas tank straps broke and gas tank dropped onto skid plate and wore a hole into the gas tank causing fuel to leak. took the truck to a ford dealer in town and they ran the vin number and said it was covered. four weeks later was told that ford declined to fix because the truck had a skid plate. call ford customer service and was told that the skid plate was there to hold up the gas tank. seems if a skid plate was there to hold up the tank why is there straps? | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 133355 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that there was a hole in the fuel tank and fuel was leaking. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. the repairs did not stop the fuel tank from leaking. the dealer informed the contact that the fuel tank would need replacing but was not covered under the recall. the dealer contacted the manufacturer who confirmed that they will not assist with repairs to the vehicle because the specific part that had failed was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 133,355. | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 175000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured due to corrosion. the two remaining fuel tank straps were experiencing corrosion as well, but were not fractured. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the contact expressed concern because only the fractured strap was replaced under the recall. the contact was informed that according to the recall, they were only obligated to replace the fractured strap. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they would only replaced the strap which fractured. the contact also stated that the rear leaf springs fractured and pierced through the truck bed due to corrosion. in addition, the frame under the front driver's side was experiencing rust and corrosion. the failure mileage was 175,000. sm. | |||
| 08/17/2011 | |||
| Gas tank straps broke and gas tank dropped onto skid plate and wore a hole into the gas tank causing fuel to leak. took the truck to a ford dealer in town and they ran the vin number and said it was covered. four weeks later was told that ford declined to fix because the truck had a skid plate. call ford customer service and was told that the skid plate was there to hold up the gas tank. seems if a skid plate was there to hold up the tank why is there straps? | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 133355 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that there was a hole in the fuel tank and fuel was leaking. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. the repairs did not stop the fuel tank from leaking. the dealer informed the contact that the fuel tank would need replacing but was not covered under the recall. the dealer contacted the manufacturer who confirmed that they will not assist with repairs to the vehicle because the specific part that had failed was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 133,355. | |||
| 08/17/2011 | |||
| Gas tank straps broke and gas tank dropped onto skid plate and wore a hole into the gas tank causing fuel to leak. took the truck to a ford dealer in town and they ran the vin number and said it was covered. four weeks later was told that ford declined to fix because the truck had a skid plate. call ford customer service and was told that the skid plate was there to hold up the gas tank. seems if a skid plate was there to hold up the tank why is there straps? | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 133355 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that there was a hole in the fuel tank and fuel was leaking. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. the repairs did not stop the fuel tank from leaking. the dealer informed the contact that the fuel tank would need replacing but was not covered under the recall. the dealer contacted the manufacturer who confirmed that they will not assist with repairs to the vehicle because the specific part that had failed was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 133,355. | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 133355 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that there was a hole in the fuel tank and fuel was leaking. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. the repairs did not stop the fuel tank from leaking. the dealer informed the contact that the fuel tank would need replacing but was not covered under the recall. the dealer contacted the manufacturer who confirmed that they will not assist with repairs to the vehicle because the specific part that had failed was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 133,355. kmj | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 260000 | ||
| Gas tank straps are rusted in to on my truck no rust on it but the straps | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 133355 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank has a hole and was leaking fuel. the contact receives a recall notice for the fuel tank straps and after the repair on the straps the dealer informed her the fuel tank was leaking fuel. the dealer informed her they will replace the fuel tank but it will be at her own expense. the dealer contacted the manufacturer who stated they will not repair the vehicle because there was no recall or warranty. the repairs will be at the owners expense. the vehicle was not repair. the failure mileage was 133,355. mw | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 260000 | ||
| Gas tank straps are rusted in to on my truck no rust on it but the straps | |||
| 08/22/2011 | 111185 | ||
| While the vehicle was traveling on a level, paved two-lane rural road, the front fuel tank storage mounting strap broke. the front of the fuel tank dropped down and came in contact with the road surface causing it to be dragged. the tank was pushed backwards and it broke off the brake line to the rear axle creating a loss of braking ability. the vehicle coasted to a stop and it was found that the fuel tank was punctured where it had dragged on the pavement, causing a loss of approximately fifteen gallons of gasoline on the surface of the road. the local ford dealer was contacted and it was determined that the dealer did not have the parts required for the repair. the ford dealer advised to have the vehicle towed to a non-ford repair facility, have it repaired and the cost would be reimbursed by ford. | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while rotating the tires on the vehicle the contact noticed the fuel tank straps were corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. | |||
| 08/22/2011 | 111185 | ||
| While the vehicle was traveling on a level, paved two-lane rural road, the front fuel tank storage mounting strap broke. the front of the fuel tank dropped down and came in contact with the road surface causing it to be dragged. the tank was pushed backwards and it broke off the brake line to the rear axle creating a loss of braking ability. the vehicle coasted to a stop and it was found that the fuel tank was punctured where it had dragged on the pavement, causing a loss of approximately fifteen gallons of gasoline on the surface of the road. the local ford dealer was contacted and it was determined that the dealer did not have the parts required for the repair. the ford dealer advised to have the vehicle towed to a non-ford repair facility, have it repaired and the cost would be reimbursed by ford. | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while rotating the tires on the vehicle the contact noticed the fuel tank straps were corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. | |||
| 08/22/2011 | 111185 | ||
| While the vehicle was traveling on a level, paved two-lane rural road, the front fuel tank storage mounting strap broke. the front of the fuel tank dropped down and came in contact with the road surface causing it to be dragged. the tank was pushed backwards and it broke off the brake line to the rear axle creating a loss of braking ability. the vehicle coasted to a stop and it was found that the fuel tank was punctured where it had dragged on the pavement, causing a loss of approximately fifteen gallons of gasoline on the surface of the road. the local ford dealer was contacted and it was determined that the dealer did not have the parts required for the repair. the ford dealer advised to have the vehicle towed to a non-ford repair facility, have it repaired and the cost would be reimbursed by ford. | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while rotating the tires on the vehicle the contact noticed the fuel tank straps were corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. rvk | |||
| 08/22/2011 | 111185 | ||
| While the vehicle was traveling on a level, paved two-lane rural road, the front fuel tank storage mounting strap broke. the front of the fuel tank dropped down and came in contact with the road surface causing it to be dragged. the tank was pushed backwards and it broke off the brake line to the rear axle creating a loss of braking ability. the vehicle coasted to a stop and it was found that the fuel tank was punctured where it had dragged on the pavement, causing a loss of approximately fifteen gallons of gasoline on the surface of the road. the local ford dealer was contacted and it was determined that the dealer did not have the parts required for the repair. the ford dealer advised to have the vehicle towed to a non-ford repair facility, have it repaired and the cost would be reimbursed by ford. | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while rotating the tires on the vehicle the contact noticed the fuel tank straps were corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. rvk | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the tank was covered with rust and he was able to stick an object through it since there was a hole in it. the contact was awaiting a service appointment with the dealer to have recall number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) repair performed; however, he stated the tank as well as the straps should be replaced in order to prevent further hazards. the manufacturer was not notified. the current and failure mileage was 140,000. rvk | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while rotating the tires on the vehicle the contact noticed the fuel tank straps were corroded. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. ds | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the tank was covered with rust and he was able to stick an object through it since there was a hole in it. the contact was awaiting a service appointment with the dealer to have recall number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) repair performed; however, he stated the tank as well as the straps should be replaced in order to prevent further hazards. the manufacturer was not notified. the current and failure mileage was 140,000. rvk | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns 1998 ford f150. the contact stated the tank was rusted through and he was able to stick an object through it since it had a whole. the contact was awaiting a service appointment with the dealer to have recall number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) performed; however, he believed that the tank as well as the straps should be replaced in order to prevent further hazards. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were 140,000. bw | |||
| 11/15/2010 | 167000 | ||
| The gas straps holding my gas tank together broke and caused my gas tank to fall out of my truck while i was driving down the interstate, in the rain. | |||
| 08/05/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Upon hearing of gas tank strap recall for my ford pickup i decided to take a quick look at mine to see if either one was cracked. once under the truck i smelled gas. a leak appears to be originating from around the innermost strap. will ford repair the leaking gas tanks with the recall? | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal. the brakes did not respond and the contact crashed into a vehicle. a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the mechanic stated the brake line was rusted. one of the fuel tank straps were covered with rust and the other strap was broken. the brake lines were replaced. the fuel tank straps were not repaired because the part was not available and had to be ordered. there was a nhtsa recall campaign number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the contact was unaware if the vin was included in the recall. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. rvk | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 30 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal. the brakes did not respond and a crash occurred with the vehicle located in front of the contact. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the mechanic stated the brake line was rusted. also, one of the fuel tank straps was rusted and the other strap had broken. the contact stated the brake lines were replaced. the fuel tank straps were not repaired because the part was not available and had to be ordered. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the contact was unaware if the vin was included in the recall. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. ds | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and began to leak fuel. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. approximately 18 months later the manufacturer was again notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was not yet taken in for repair. the failure mileage was 128,000. sm. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 130293 | ||
| While driving down the highway at 65 mph the strap that holds the gas tank in place broke. by the time we got to a safe place to pull over, the gas tank had a large hole in it from scraping on the road & 20+ gallons of gasoline was running out beneath our vehicle. we were extremely lucky there was no fire. we had to pay $240 for a flatbed to get the vehicle back home & another $500 to put on a new gas tank & new straps. not to mention the $65 in gas that poured out on the road. i think a warning from ford would have saved us from what easily could have ended in disaster. | |||
| 07/18/2011 | |||
| Gas tank straps failed, tank fell off, full tank of gas, hasmat had to show up to clean up the gas, had tank and straps replaced | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 30 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal. the brakes did not respond and a crash occurred with the vehicle located in front of the contact. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the mechanic stated the brake line was rusted. also, one of the fuel tank straps was rusted and the other strap had broken. the contact stated the brake lines were replaced. the fuel tank straps were not repaired because the part was not available and had to be ordered. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the contact was unaware if the vin was included in the recall. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. ds | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and began to leak fuel. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. approximately 18 months later the manufacturer was again notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was not yet taken in for repair. the failure mileage was 128,000. sm. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 130293 | ||
| While driving down the highway at 65 mph the strap that holds the gas tank in place broke. by the time we got to a safe place to pull over, the gas tank had a large hole in it from scraping on the road & 20+ gallons of gasoline was running out beneath our vehicle. we were extremely lucky there was no fire. we had to pay $240 for a flatbed to get the vehicle back home & another $500 to put on a new gas tank & new straps. not to mention the $65 in gas that poured out on the road. i think a warning from ford would have saved us from what easily could have ended in disaster. | |||
| 07/18/2011 | |||
| Gas tank straps failed, tank fell off, full tank of gas, hasmat had to show up to clean up the gas, had tank and straps replaced | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 30 mph the contact depressed the brake pedal. the brakes did not respond and a crash occurred with the vehicle located in front of the contact. the police reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the mechanic stated the brake line was rusted. also, one of the fuel tank straps was rusted and the other strap had broken. the contact stated the brake lines were replaced. the fuel tank straps were not repaired because the part was not available and had to be ordered. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the contact was unaware if the vin was included in the recall. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000. ds | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and began to leak fuel. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. approximately 18 months later the manufacturer was again notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was not yet taken in for repair. the failure mileage was 128,000. sm. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 130293 | ||
| While driving down the highway at 65 mph the strap that holds the gas tank in place broke. by the time we got to a safe place to pull over, the gas tank had a large hole in it from scraping on the road & 20+ gallons of gasoline was running out beneath our vehicle. we were extremely lucky there was no fire. we had to pay $240 for a flatbed to get the vehicle back home & another $500 to put on a new gas tank & new straps. not to mention the $65 in gas that poured out on the road. i think a warning from ford would have saved us from what easily could have ended in disaster. | |||
| 07/18/2011 | |||
| Gas tank straps failed, tank fell off, full tank of gas, hasmat had to show up to clean up the gas, had tank and straps replaced | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 2 mph, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and began to leak fuel. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. approximately 18 months later the manufacturer was again notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was not yet taken in for repair. the failure mileage was 128,000. sm. | |||
| 07/08/2011 | 130293 | ||
| While driving down the highway at 65 mph the strap that holds the gas tank in place broke. by the time we got to a safe place to pull over, the gas tank had a large hole in it from scraping on the road & 20+ gallons of gasoline was running out beneath our vehicle. we were extremely lucky there was no fire. we had to pay $240 for a flatbed to get the vehicle back home & another $500 to put on a new gas tank & new straps. not to mention the $65 in gas that poured out on the road. i think a warning from ford would have saved us from what easily could have ended in disaster. | |||
| 07/18/2011 | |||
| Gas tank straps failed, tank fell off, full tank of gas, hasmat had to show up to clean up the gas, had tank and straps replaced | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 66931 | ||
| Gas tank strap broke due to corrosion, | |||
| 07/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 70 mph, the fuel tank detached and began to drag onto the ground. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps fractured as a result of rust; however there was no fuel leakage. the fuel tank was temporarily re-attached with a strong rope. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or permanently repaired for the malfunction. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 66931 | ||
| Gas tank strap broke due to corrosion, | |||
| 07/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 70 mph, the fuel tank detached and began to drag onto the ground. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps fractured as a result of rust; however there was no fuel leakage. the fuel tank was temporarily re-attached with a strong rope. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or permanently repaired for the malfunction. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 66931 | ||
| Gas tank strap broke due to corrosion, | |||
| 07/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 70 mph, the fuel tank detached and began to drag onto the ground. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps fractured as a result of rust; however there was no fuel leakage. the fuel tank was temporarily re-attached with a strong rope. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or permanently repaired for the malfunction. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 66931 | ||
| Gas tank strap broke due to corrosion, | |||
| 07/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 70 mph, the fuel tank detached and began to drag onto the ground. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps fractured as a result of rust; however there was no fuel leakage. the fuel tank was temporarily re-attached with a strong rope. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or permanently repaired for the malfunction. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 07/25/2011 | 66931 | ||
| Gas tank strap broke due to corrosion, | |||
| 07/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 70 mph, the fuel tank detached and began to drag onto the ground. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps fractured as a result of rust; however there was no fuel leakage. the fuel tank was temporarily re-attached with a strong rope. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or permanently repaired for the malfunction. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 168472 | ||
| I filled my fuel tank up and notice a gasolene smell. during an inspection of the tank i found gas on the ground and the rear fuel tank strap rusted completely through and a hole in the tank where the strap would have been. this is not only a health hazard but a fire hazard as well. | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a dragging sound from underneath the vehicle. the contact turned the vehicle off and noticed the fuel tank had detached. the fuel tank was fractured and approximately eighteen gallons of fuel spilled onto the ground. the police and fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced due to corrosion. the fuel tank and fuel lines also needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other storage tank assembly fuel system, other storage tank assembly mounting fuel system, gasoline storage tank assembly mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage 170,000. rvk | |||
| 07/17/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 50 mph the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle causing sparks on the ground. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps were corroded. the fuel tank had a hole and approximately ten gallons of fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. ds | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 168472 | ||
| I filled my fuel tank up and notice a gasolene smell. during an inspection of the tank i found gas on the ground and the rear fuel tank strap rusted completely through and a hole in the tank where the strap would have been. this is not only a health hazard but a fire hazard as well. | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a dragging sound from underneath the vehicle. the contact turned the vehicle off and noticed the fuel tank had detached. the fuel tank was fractured and approximately eighteen gallons of fuel spilled onto the ground. the police and fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced due to corrosion. the fuel tank and fuel lines also needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other storage tank assembly fuel system, other storage tank assembly mounting fuel system, gasoline storage tank assembly mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage 170,000. rvk | |||
| 07/17/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 50 mph the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle causing sparks on the ground. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps were corroded. the fuel tank had a hole and approximately ten gallons of fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. ds | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 168472 | ||
| I filled my fuel tank up and notice a gasolene smell. during an inspection of the tank i found gas on the ground and the rear fuel tank strap rusted completely through and a hole in the tank where the strap would have been. this is not only a health hazard but a fire hazard as well. | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 5 mph the contact heard a dragging sound from underneath the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. the fuel tank was fractured and approximately eighteen gallons of fuel had spilled. the police and fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced due to corrosion. also, the fuel tank and the fuel lines needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage 170,000. ds | |||
| 07/17/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 50 mph the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle causing sparks on the ground. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps were corroded. the fuel tank had a hole and approximately ten gallons of fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. ds | |||
| 04/07/2011 | 128000 | ||
| Was driving my 1998 ford f-150 and over heard a scraping noise. i had just had the drums on my truck serviced and thought one of them may have seized so i pulled into a parking lot only to find 2 of the straps supporting the gas tank broke off disposing a full gas tank over a church parking lot and down a stretch of road. i have been notified by my insurer that a claim of almost 10000 dollars has been submitted from the city for clean up and the church to re-pave the driveway therefore upping my insurance almost 400$ a year and staining my record for up to 6 years! this is completely unfair that ford can get away with making such a shoddy product and i cant help but feel that they are responsible for this incident and that i should be at no fault. i have since sold the death trap truck. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 168472 | ||
| I filled my fuel tank up and notice a gasolene smell. during an inspection of the tank i found gas on the ground and the rear fuel tank strap rusted completely through and a hole in the tank where the strap would have been. this is not only a health hazard but a fire hazard as well. | |||
| 07/19/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 5 mph the contact heard a dragging sound from underneath the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. the fuel tank was fractured and approximately eighteen gallons of fuel had spilled. the police and fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced due to corrosion. also, the fuel tank and the fuel lines needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage 170,000. ds | |||
| 07/17/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 50 mph the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle causing sparks on the ground. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps were corroded. the fuel tank had a hole and approximately ten gallons of fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. ds | |||
| 04/07/2011 | 128000 | ||
| Was driving my 1998 ford f-150 and over heard a scraping noise. i had just had the drums on my truck serviced and thought one of them may have seized so i pulled into a parking lot only to find 2 of the straps supporting the gas tank broke off disposing a full gas tank over a church parking lot and down a stretch of road. i have been notified by my insurer that a claim of almost 10000 dollars has been submitted from the city for clean up and the church to re-pave the driveway therefore upping my insurance almost 400$ a year and staining my record for up to 6 years! this is completely unfair that ford can get away with making such a shoddy product and i cant help but feel that they are responsible for this incident and that i should be at no fault. i have since sold the death trap truck. | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 125900 | ||
| I was driving at approximately 40 mph on a smooth, paved road, when the two straps that support the vehicle fuel tank broke, and the tank fell to the road. i immediately pulled off the main road and investigated. the rear of the tank was still attached to the frame by a plastic cradle, but the front end had contacted the road and ploughed along for about 100 feet. there was a dent in the tank and some wear, but no apparent leaks. the fuel lines and filler hose remained intact and attached. i temporarily winched the tank up with a ratchet strap to get home, and have since replaced the faulty straps with new ones. | |||
| 07/17/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 50 mph the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle causing sparks on the ground. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps were corroded. the fuel tank had a hole and approximately ten gallons of fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. ds | |||
| 04/07/2011 | 128000 | ||
| Was driving my 1998 ford f-150 and over heard a scraping noise. i had just had the drums on my truck serviced and thought one of them may have seized so i pulled into a parking lot only to find 2 of the straps supporting the gas tank broke off disposing a full gas tank over a church parking lot and down a stretch of road. i have been notified by my insurer that a claim of almost 10000 dollars has been submitted from the city for clean up and the church to re-pave the driveway therefore upping my insurance almost 400$ a year and staining my record for up to 6 years! this is completely unfair that ford can get away with making such a shoddy product and i cant help but feel that they are responsible for this incident and that i should be at no fault. i have since sold the death trap truck. | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 125900 | ||
| I was driving at approximately 40 mph on a smooth, paved road, when the two straps that support the vehicle fuel tank broke, and the tank fell to the road. i immediately pulled off the main road and investigated. the rear of the tank was still attached to the frame by a plastic cradle, but the front end had contacted the road and ploughed along for about 100 feet. there was a dent in the tank and some wear, but no apparent leaks. the fuel lines and filler hose remained intact and attached. i temporarily winched the tank up with a ratchet strap to get home, and have since replaced the faulty straps with new ones. | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 183070 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 35 mph the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps broke and were corroded. when the fuel tank rubbed against the ground it cracked and approximately two gallons of fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. the technicians stated the fuel tank, the fuel tank straps, and a fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 183,070. ds | |||
| 04/07/2011 | 128000 | ||
| Was driving my 1998 ford f-150 and over heard a scraping noise. i had just had the drums on my truck serviced and thought one of them may have seized so i pulled into a parking lot only to find 2 of the straps supporting the gas tank broke off disposing a full gas tank over a church parking lot and down a stretch of road. i have been notified by my insurer that a claim of almost 10000 dollars has been submitted from the city for clean up and the church to re-pave the driveway therefore upping my insurance almost 400$ a year and staining my record for up to 6 years! this is completely unfair that ford can get away with making such a shoddy product and i cant help but feel that they are responsible for this incident and that i should be at no fault. i have since sold the death trap truck. | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 125900 | ||
| I was driving at approximately 40 mph on a smooth, paved road, when the two straps that support the vehicle fuel tank broke, and the tank fell to the road. i immediately pulled off the main road and investigated. the rear of the tank was still attached to the frame by a plastic cradle, but the front end had contacted the road and ploughed along for about 100 feet. there was a dent in the tank and some wear, but no apparent leaks. the fuel lines and filler hose remained intact and attached. i temporarily winched the tank up with a ratchet strap to get home, and have since replaced the faulty straps with new ones. | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 183070 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 35 mph the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps broke and were corroded. when the fuel tank rubbed against the ground it cracked and approximately two gallons of fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. the technicians stated the fuel tank, the fuel tank straps, and a fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 183,070. ds | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 98000 | ||
| My ford f-150 1998 truck's gas tank fell off when i was driving down a road. luckily, nobody was injured. i have secured it with a wire for now. the vin number for the truck 1ftzx1723wna37345. thank you. | |||
| 07/12/2011 | 125900 | ||
| I was driving at approximately 40 mph on a smooth, paved road, when the two straps that support the vehicle fuel tank broke, and the tank fell to the road. i immediately pulled off the main road and investigated. the rear of the tank was still attached to the frame by a plastic cradle, but the front end had contacted the road and ploughed along for about 100 feet. there was a dent in the tank and some wear, but no apparent leaks. the fuel lines and filler hose remained intact and attached. i temporarily winched the tank up with a ratchet strap to get home, and have since replaced the faulty straps with new ones. | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 183070 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 35 mph the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps broke and were corroded. when the fuel tank rubbed against the ground it cracked and approximately two gallons of fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. the technicians stated the fuel tank, the fuel tank straps, and a fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 183,070. ds | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 98000 | ||
| My ford f-150 1998 truck's gas tank fell off when i was driving down a road. luckily, nobody was injured. i have secured it with a wire for now. the vin number for the truck 1ftzx1723wna37345. thank you. | |||
| 06/03/2011 | 183070 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 35 mph the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact noticed both fuel tank straps broke and were corroded. when the fuel tank rubbed against the ground it cracked and approximately two gallons of fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to an auto repair shop. the technicians stated the fuel tank, the fuel tank straps, and a fuel sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an investigation open under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 183,070. ds | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 98000 | ||
| My ford f-150 1998 truck's gas tank fell off when i was driving down a road. luckily, nobody was injured. i have secured it with a wire for now. the vin number for the truck 1ftzx1723wna37345. thank you. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 79170 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that one of the two straps that hold up the fuel than was broken; putting pressure on one strap to keep the fuel tank from dropping to the ground. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not assist the contact. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,170 and the current mileage was 79,176. nw | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 124000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving at approximately 70 mph there was a clunking noise coming from under the front drivers side door. also, the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading dropped to empty in approximately forty five second. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the road they had been driving on was on fire. the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and both straps were missing from the fuel tank. the contact was unaware of the conditions of the straps and stated approximately fifteen gallons of fuel had spilled out of a hole in the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to an an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the fuel tank and the both straps needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000. ds | |||
| 07/10/2011 | 98000 | ||
| My ford f-150 1998 truck's gas tank fell off when i was driving down a road. luckily, nobody was injured. i have secured it with a wire for now. the vin number for the truck 1ftzx1723wna37345. thank you. | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 79170 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that one of the two straps that hold up the fuel than was broken; putting pressure on one strap to keep the fuel tank from dropping to the ground. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not assist the contact. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,170 and the current mileage was 79,176. nw | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 124000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving at approximately 70 mph there was a clunking noise coming from under the front drivers side door. also, the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading dropped to empty in approximately forty five second. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the road they had been driving on was on fire. the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and both straps were missing from the fuel tank. the contact was unaware of the conditions of the straps and stated approximately fifteen gallons of fuel had spilled out of a hole in the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to an an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the fuel tank and the both straps needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000. ds | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 100029 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving in reverse approximately 5 mph in the driveway, the fuel tank partially detached and began to drag onto the ground. there was no fuel leakage due to the failure. the authorized dealer was notified and they recommended the vehicle be towed for diagnosis. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the contact expressed significant concern of the potential fire hazard. the approximate failure mileage was 100,029. js | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 79170 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that one of the two straps that hold up the fuel than was broken; putting pressure on one strap to keep the fuel tank from dropping to the ground. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not assist the contact. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,170 and the current mileage was 79,176. nw | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 124000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving at approximately 70 mph there was a clunking noise coming from under the front drivers side door. also, the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading dropped to empty in approximately forty five second. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the road they had been driving on was on fire. the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and both straps were missing from the fuel tank. the contact was unaware of the conditions of the straps and stated approximately fifteen gallons of fuel had spilled out of a hole in the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to an an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the fuel tank and the both straps needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000. ds | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 100029 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving in reverse approximately 5 mph in the driveway, the fuel tank partially detached and began to drag onto the ground. there was no fuel leakage due to the failure. the authorized dealer was notified and they recommended the vehicle be towed for diagnosis. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the contact expressed significant concern of the potential fire hazard. the approximate failure mileage was 100,029. js | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 79170 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that one of the two straps that hold up the fuel than was broken; putting pressure on one strap to keep the fuel tank from dropping to the ground. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not assist the contact. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 79,170 and the current mileage was 79,176. nw | |||
| 07/05/2011 | 124000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving at approximately 70 mph there was a clunking noise coming from under the front drivers side door. also, the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading dropped to empty in approximately forty five second. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the road they had been driving on was on fire. the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and both straps were missing from the fuel tank. the contact was unaware of the conditions of the straps and stated approximately fifteen gallons of fuel had spilled out of a hole in the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to an an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the fuel tank and the both straps needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 124,000. ds | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 100029 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving in reverse approximately 5 mph in the driveway, the fuel tank partially detached and began to drag onto the ground. there was no fuel leakage due to the failure. the authorized dealer was notified and they recommended the vehicle be towed for diagnosis. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the contact expressed significant concern of the potential fire hazard. the approximate failure mileage was 100,029. js | |||
| 06/17/2011 | 98500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road and noticed the fuel tank was partially detached and dragging on the ground. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated both fuel tank straps were corroded due to rust. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 98,500. sm. | |||
| 06/17/2011 | 98500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road and noticed the fuel tank partially detached and was dragging onto the ground. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated both fuel tank straps corroded due to rust. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 98,500. js | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 35 mph the contact heard a scraping noise coming from underneath the vehicle and noticed a wet trail in the road behind the vehicle. the contact pulled off to the shoulder of the road. the contact noticed two of the fuel tank straps had broken and the fuel tank had dropped and fractured. there was approximately six gallons of fuel leaking out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to the an auto shop. the mechanic replaced the fuel tank, both fuel straps, the pressure sensor and the fuel tank vent. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. ds | |||
| 06/17/2011 | 98500 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road and noticed the fuel tank partially detached and was dragging onto the ground. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated both fuel tank straps corroded due to rust. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 98,500. js | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 35 mph the contact heard a scraping noise coming from underneath the vehicle and noticed a wet trail in the road behind the vehicle. the contact pulled off to the shoulder of the road. the contact noticed two of the fuel tank straps had broken and the fuel tank had dropped and fractured. there was approximately six gallons of fuel leaking out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to the an auto shop. the mechanic replaced the fuel tank, both fuel straps, the pressure sensor and the fuel tank vent. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. ds | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph he heard a noise. once he pull over he noticed that one of the straps broke of the gas tank as a result of corrosion. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred her to nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. pm | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 35 mph the contact heard a scraping noise coming from underneath the vehicle and noticed a wet trail in the road behind the vehicle. the contact pulled off to the shoulder of the road. the contact noticed two of the fuel tank straps had broken and the fuel tank had dropped and fractured. there was approximately six gallons of fuel leaking out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to the an auto shop. the mechanic replaced the fuel tank, both fuel straps, the pressure sensor and the fuel tank vent. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. ds | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph he heard a noise. once he pull over he noticed that one of the straps broke of the gas tank as a result of corrosion. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred her to nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. pm | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving at approximately 35 mph the contact heard a scraping noise coming from underneath the vehicle and noticed a wet trail in the road behind the vehicle. the contact pulled off to the shoulder of the road. the contact noticed two of the fuel tank straps had broken and the fuel tank had dropped and fractured. there was approximately six gallons of fuel leaking out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to the an auto shop. the mechanic replaced the fuel tank, both fuel straps, the pressure sensor and the fuel tank vent. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. ds | |||
| 06/16/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph he heard a noise. once he pull over he noticed that one of the straps broke of the gas tank as a result of corrosion. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred her to nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 100,000. pm | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and maneuvered to the side of the road. he inspected the vehicle and noticed that both fuel tank straps were completely corroded due to rust, which caused the fuel tank to detach. there was a small amount of fuel leakage. the failure caused damage to the brake line. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and maneuvered to the side of the road. he inspected the vehicle and noticed both fuel tank straps completely corroded due to rust, which caused the fuel to detach. there was a small amount of fuel leakage. the failure caused damage to the brake line. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. js | |||
| 06/14/2008 | 134142 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact while having the starter replaced at a local shop the mechanic notice rusted straps on the fuel tank. the dealer replaced the straps connected to the fuel tank. the contact straps could have caused the fuel tank to fall off. the contact has not contacted the manufacturer. the failure mileage 134,142. jo | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and maneuvered to the side of the road. he inspected the vehicle and noticed both fuel tank straps completely corroded due to rust, which caused the fuel to detach. there was a small amount of fuel leakage. the failure caused damage to the brake line. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. js | |||
| 06/14/2008 | 134142 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact while having the starter replaced at a local shop the mechanic notice rusted straps on the fuel tank. the dealer replaced the straps connected to the fuel tank. the contact straps could have caused the fuel tank to fall off. the contact has not contacted the manufacturer. the failure mileage 134,142. jo | |||
| 06/11/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and maneuvered to the side of the road. he inspected the vehicle and noticed both fuel tank straps completely corroded due to rust, which caused the fuel to detach. there was a small amount of fuel leakage. the failure caused damage to the brake line. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. js | |||
| 06/14/2008 | 134142 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact while having the starter replaced at a local shop the mechanic notice rusted straps on the fuel tank. the dealer replaced the straps connected to the fuel tank. the contact straps could have caused the fuel tank to fall off. the contact has not contacted the manufacturer. the failure mileage 134,142. jo | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 135000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a thumping noise underneath the vehicle. the contact exit the vehicle, inspected it and noticed the fuel tank had detached from the underneath the vehicle. the fuel tank had a hole in it and there was approximately 20 gallons of fuel spilling out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the fuel tank, vent pressure sensor, fuel line and fuel tank strap were replaced which included repairing the wires. the contact was unable to confirm if the fuel tank strap was corroded. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) which may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 191000 | ||
| As i was looking under my truck preparing to toe a vehicle, i noticed one of my fuel tank straps was completely rusted through and hanging loose. basically my tank was being held by only one of the straps. i did this visual check after hearing about possible problems on a television news broadcast. a phone call to the dealer resulted in nothing. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and the straps were fractured due to excessive rust. the contact was able to tie the fuel tank to the frame. the manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure and the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and would provide no further assistance. the failure mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 135000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a thumping noise underneath the vehicle. the contact exit the vehicle, inspected it and noticed the fuel tank had detached from the underneath the vehicle. the fuel tank had a hole in it and there was approximately 20 gallons of fuel spilling out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the fuel tank, vent pressure sensor, fuel line and fuel tank strap were replaced which included repairing the wires. the contact was unable to confirm if the fuel tank strap was corroded. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) which may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 191000 | ||
| As i was looking under my truck preparing to toe a vehicle, i noticed one of my fuel tank straps was completely rusted through and hanging loose. basically my tank was being held by only one of the straps. i did this visual check after hearing about possible problems on a television news broadcast. a phone call to the dealer resulted in nothing. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank feel off the vehicle. the contact stated the straps broke off due to excessive rust. the contact was able to tie the fuel tank to the frame. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the fuel tank and the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle is not under recall. the failure mileage was 120,000. jo | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 135000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a thumping noise underneath the vehicle. the contact exit the vehicle, inspected it and noticed the fuel tank had detached from the underneath the vehicle. the fuel tank had a hole in it and there was approximately 20 gallons of fuel spilling out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the fuel tank, vent pressure sensor, fuel line and fuel tank strap were replaced which included repairing the wires. the contact was unable to confirm if the fuel tank strap was corroded. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) which may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 191000 | ||
| As i was looking under my truck preparing to toe a vehicle, i noticed one of my fuel tank straps was completely rusted through and hanging loose. basically my tank was being held by only one of the straps. i did this visual check after hearing about possible problems on a television news broadcast. a phone call to the dealer resulted in nothing. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank feel off the vehicle. the contact stated the straps broke off due to excessive rust. the contact was able to tie the fuel tank to the frame. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the fuel tank and the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle is not under recall. the failure mileage was 120,000. jo | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 135000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a thumping noise under the vehicle. the contact stopped and exited the vehicle. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the fuel tank had detached from the underneath the vehicle. the fuel tank had a hole and there was approximately 20 gallons of fuel spilling out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the fuel tank, vent pressure sensor, fuel line and fuel tank strap were replaced. there were also wiring repairs performed. the contact was unaware if the strap was corroded. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) which may be related to the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. ds | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 191000 | ||
| As i was looking under my truck preparing to toe a vehicle, i noticed one of my fuel tank straps was completely rusted through and hanging loose. basically my tank was being held by only one of the straps. i did this visual check after hearing about possible problems on a television news broadcast. a phone call to the dealer resulted in nothing. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank feel off the vehicle. the contact stated the straps broke off due to excessive rust. the contact was able to tie the fuel tank to the frame. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the fuel tank and the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle is not under recall. the failure mileage was 120,000. jo | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 190000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 55 mph when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. there was not a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the front fuel tank strap was corroded and caused the failure. the fuel tank and straps were replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. the current mileage was approximately 211,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 190,000. | |||
| 05/29/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank feel off the vehicle. the contact stated the straps broke off due to excessive rust. the contact was able to tie the fuel tank to the frame. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the fuel tank and the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle is not under recall. the failure mileage was 120,000. jo | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 190000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the fuel tank suddenly dropped. there was no fuel lost. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the front fuel tank strap corroded and broke; the fuel tank and the straps were replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. the current mileage was approximately 211,000. the failure mileage was approximately 190,000-bk | |||
| 03/10/2011 | 290000 | ||
| Both straps, which holds the gas tank, rusted through and broke loose while driving at low speed and traveled over minor pothole. entire tank fell to the cement. fuel line did not break away. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was traveling 55 mph when both straps holding the fuel tank in place fractured. the contact had the vehicle towed to their home and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileage was 122,000. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving, the fuel tank detached from under the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was told that both straps to the fuel tank had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 180,000. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 187000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving 20 mph, the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the dealer did not offer any assistance and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 187,000. | |||
| 03/10/2011 | 290000 | ||
| Both straps, which holds the gas tank, rusted through and broke loose while driving at low speed and traveled over minor pothole. entire tank fell to the cement. fuel line did not break away. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was traveling 55 mph when both straps holding the fuel tank in place fractured. the contact had the vehicle towed to their home and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileage was 122,000. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving, the fuel tank detached from under the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was told that both straps to the fuel tank had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 180,000. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 187000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving 20 mph, the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the dealer did not offer any assistance and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 187,000. | |||
| 03/10/2011 | 290000 | ||
| Both straps, which holds the gas tank, rusted through and broke loose while driving at low speed and traveled over minor pothole. entire tank fell to the cement. fuel line did not break away. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was traveling 55 mph when both straps holding the fuel tank in place fractured. the contact had the vehicle towed to their home and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileage was 122,000. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving, the fuel tank detached from under the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was told that both straps to the fuel tank had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 180,000. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 187000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving 20 mph, the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the dealer did not offer any assistance and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 187,000. | |||
| 04/15/2009 | 222000 | ||
| 1998 ford f150 fuel strap has broken | |||
| 03/10/2011 | 290000 | ||
| Both straps, which holds the gas tank, rusted through and broke loose while driving at low speed and traveled over minor pothole. entire tank fell to the cement. fuel line did not break away. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was traveling 55 mph when both straps holding the fuel tank in place fractured. the contact had the vehicle towed to their home and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. the failure and current mileage was 122,000. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving, the fuel tank detached from under the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was told that both straps to the fuel tank had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 180,000. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 187000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving 20 mph, the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the dealer did not offer any assistance and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 187,000. | |||
| 04/15/2009 | 222000 | ||
| 1998 ford f150 fuel strap has broken | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and caused gasoline to leak into the street. the contact called the dealer and the dealer offered to have the vehicle towed to dealer but the contact declined. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 140000 | ||
| The support straps holding the gasoline tank of my ford f-150 truck rusted away leaving the gas tank unsupported. the truck can not be driven until the straps are replaced. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 112000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-f150. the contact was traveling 55 mph when the both straps holding the fuel tank broke on the vehicle. the contact had the vehicle towed to their home. the vehicle had not been inspected. the failure mileage and current mileages were 122,000.rl | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving the fuel tank dropped out from under the vehicle. the contact had the vehicle towed to a ford dealer and was told that both straps to the fuel tank broke. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages were 180,000.rl | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 187000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving 20 mph, the contact stated that the gas tank detached from the vehicle. the dealer did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 187,000. bw | |||
| 04/15/2009 | 222000 | ||
| 1998 ford f150 fuel strap has broken | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and caused gasoline to leak into the street. the contact called the dealer and the dealer offered to have the vehicle towed to dealer but the contact declined. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 140000 | ||
| The support straps holding the gasoline tank of my ford f-150 truck rusted away leaving the gas tank unsupported. the truck can not be driven until the straps are replaced. | |||
| 04/15/2009 | 222000 | ||
| 1998 ford f150 fuel strap has broken | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated after fill the vehicle will fuel the fuel tank feel off the vehicle leaking fuel in the street. the contact called the dealer and the dealer offer to tow the vehicle to dealer but the contact declined. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the contact stated the fuel tank could have caused a fire. the failure mileage was 150,000. jo | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 140000 | ||
| The support straps holding the gasoline tank of my ford f-150 truck rusted away leaving the gas tank unsupported. the truck can not be driven until the straps are replaced. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank drop as a result of the straps breaking. the contact mentioned that both of the straps failed and most of the fuel spilled. in addition, he stated that he believed the failure occurred due to the straps being corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 88,000. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated after fill the vehicle will fuel the fuel tank feel off the vehicle leaking fuel in the street. the contact called the dealer and the dealer offer to tow the vehicle to dealer but the contact declined. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the contact stated the fuel tank could have caused a fire. the failure mileage was 150,000. jo | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 140000 | ||
| The support straps holding the gasoline tank of my ford f-150 truck rusted away leaving the gas tank unsupported. the truck can not be driven until the straps are replaced. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank drop as a result of the straps breaking. the contact mentioned that both of the straps failed and most of the fuel spilled. in addition, he stated that he believed the failure occurred due to the straps being corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 88,000. | |||
| 04/14/2008 | 105000 | ||
| The straps holding the gas tank on my f150 truck failed and caused the gas tank to fall and become lodged under the rear axle of the vehicle while travelling approximately 55-60 mph. the truck was equipped with skid plates and likely prevented fuel spilling or a fire. the resulting tow and repair bill was $1100. a complaint was filed with ford, but was subsequently ignored. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Gas tank straps broke and tank fell while driving tank had a hole ground in it before i could stop there was a gas spill and thank god no fire i've had over 30 cars and trucks and never had a gas tank fall out of any of them | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 154000 | ||
| Front fuel tank strap corroded. fuel tank dropped to roadway at 55 mph. required emergency flatbed tow to repair shop. lucky there was no fire or other damage involved. fuel tank straps and vent hose replaced. old parts not available. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Straps on gas tank broke, dropped front of gas tank on road while we were driving. front of gas tank had hole when we pulled over spilling out 3/4 tank of gas, which almost went into drain at gas station we pulled over at, gas station attendant contained spill for us. tow truck driver said we were lucky we didn't have a fire from dragging tank. i have 7 photos documenting scene at gas station and tank. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank drop as a result of the straps braking. the contact mentioned that both of the straps broke and most of the fuel spilled. in addition, he stated that he believed the failure occurred due to the straps being corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred him to nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 88,000. pm | |||
| 04/14/2008 | 105000 | ||
| The straps holding the gas tank on my f150 truck failed and caused the gas tank to fall and become lodged under the rear axle of the vehicle while travelling approximately 55-60 mph. the truck was equipped with skid plates and likely prevented fuel spilling or a fire. the resulting tow and repair bill was $1100. a complaint was filed with ford, but was subsequently ignored. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Gas tank straps broke and tank fell while driving tank had a hole ground in it before i could stop there was a gas spill and thank god no fire i've had over 30 cars and trucks and never had a gas tank fall out of any of them | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 154000 | ||
| Front fuel tank strap corroded. fuel tank dropped to roadway at 55 mph. required emergency flatbed tow to repair shop. lucky there was no fire or other damage involved. fuel tank straps and vent hose replaced. old parts not available. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Straps on gas tank broke, dropped front of gas tank on road while we were driving. front of gas tank had hole when we pulled over spilling out 3/4 tank of gas, which almost went into drain at gas station we pulled over at, gas station attendant contained spill for us. tow truck driver said we were lucky we didn't have a fire from dragging tank. i have 7 photos documenting scene at gas station and tank. | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 128000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the fuel tank detached the vehicle, as one of the fuel tank straps corroded and broke. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop who replaced the fuel tank and the strap. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 135,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 128,000. | |||
| 04/30/2011 | 212000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured and the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the straps were corroded and as a result of the failure the fuel tank, fuel pump and straps needed to be replace. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 212,000. | |||
| 05/15/2011 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank drop as a result of the straps braking. the contact mentioned that both of the straps broke and most of the fuel spilled. in addition, he stated that he believed the failure occurred due to the straps being corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who referred him to nhtsa. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 88,000. pm | |||
| 04/14/2008 | 105000 | ||
| The straps holding the gas tank on my f150 truck failed and caused the gas tank to fall and become lodged under the rear axle of the vehicle while travelling approximately 55-60 mph. the truck was equipped with skid plates and likely prevented fuel spilling or a fire. the resulting tow and repair bill was $1100. a complaint was filed with ford, but was subsequently ignored. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Gas tank straps broke and tank fell while driving tank had a hole ground in it before i could stop there was a gas spill and thank god no fire i've had over 30 cars and trucks and never had a gas tank fall out of any of them | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 154000 | ||
| Front fuel tank strap corroded. fuel tank dropped to roadway at 55 mph. required emergency flatbed tow to repair shop. lucky there was no fire or other damage involved. fuel tank straps and vent hose replaced. old parts not available. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Straps on gas tank broke, dropped front of gas tank on road while we were driving. front of gas tank had hole when we pulled over spilling out 3/4 tank of gas, which almost went into drain at gas station we pulled over at, gas station attendant contained spill for us. tow truck driver said we were lucky we didn't have a fire from dragging tank. i have 7 photos documenting scene at gas station and tank. | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the fuel tank fell off the vehicle as one of the fuel tank straps corroded and broke. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop who replaced the fuel tank and the strap. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 135,000. the failure mileage was approximately 128,000-bk | |||
| 04/30/2011 | 212000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the straps broke and the fuel tank drop. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the straps were corroded and as a result of the failure the fuel tank, fuel pump and straps needed to be replace. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle identification number was not available. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 212,000. pm | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank strap was loose and the contact was concerned of the possibility of the fuel tank detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 160,000 and current mileage was 163,000. | |||
| 03/09/2011 | |||
| Was at gas pump getting gas, when gas started to pour out of tank by filler tube. took to repair shop and was told gas strap was rotted away had to replace both gas straps and tank. because it broke off tank by filler tube. | |||
| 09/28/2010 | 189256 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke on my truck. had ford fix the problem after i noticed it. | |||
| 05/05/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank straps were corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 04/18/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that both straps that held the fuel tank in place fractured while the vehicle was in motion. the contact used hauling straps to secure the fuel tank to the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the failure was repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure was 95,000 and the current mileage was 102,000. | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 178000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank straps were rusted and causing fuel to spill from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who repaired the fuel tank straps at a cost of $210 to the contact. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 178,000. | |||
| 04/14/2008 | 105000 | ||
| The straps holding the gas tank on my f150 truck failed and caused the gas tank to fall and become lodged under the rear axle of the vehicle while travelling approximately 55-60 mph. the truck was equipped with skid plates and likely prevented fuel spilling or a fire. the resulting tow and repair bill was $1100. a complaint was filed with ford, but was subsequently ignored. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 86000 | ||
| Gas tank straps broke and tank fell while driving tank had a hole ground in it before i could stop there was a gas spill and thank god no fire i've had over 30 cars and trucks and never had a gas tank fall out of any of them | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 154000 | ||
| Front fuel tank strap corroded. fuel tank dropped to roadway at 55 mph. required emergency flatbed tow to repair shop. lucky there was no fire or other damage involved. fuel tank straps and vent hose replaced. old parts not available. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Straps on gas tank broke, dropped front of gas tank on road while we were driving. front of gas tank had hole when we pulled over spilling out 3/4 tank of gas, which almost went into drain at gas station we pulled over at, gas station attendant contained spill for us. tow truck driver said we were lucky we didn't have a fire from dragging tank. i have 7 photos documenting scene at gas station and tank. | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the fuel tank fell off the vehicle as one of the fuel tank straps corroded and broke. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop who replaced the fuel tank and the strap. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 135,000. the failure mileage was approximately 128,000-bk | |||
| 04/30/2011 | 212000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the straps broke and the fuel tank drop. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the straps were corroded and as a result of the failure the fuel tank, fuel pump and straps needed to be replace. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle identification number was not available. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 212,000. pm | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank strap was loose and the contact was concerned of the possibility of the fuel tank detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 160,000 and current mileage was 163,000. | |||
| 03/09/2011 | |||
| Was at gas pump getting gas, when gas started to pour out of tank by filler tube. took to repair shop and was told gas strap was rotted away had to replace both gas straps and tank. because it broke off tank by filler tube. | |||
| 09/28/2010 | 189256 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke on my truck. had ford fix the problem after i noticed it. | |||
| 05/05/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank straps were corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 04/18/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that both straps that hold the gas tank broke on the vehicle. the tank held on by the fuel lines and the contact was able to pull to the side of the road. the contact used straps they use for hauling to tie up the tank and get to a repair shop. the vehicle had been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure was 95,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.rl | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 178000 | ||
| Tl-the contact own a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps rusted causing fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who repaired the fuel tank straps at a cost of $210. the contact paid to repair the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 178,000....mw | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 10 mph when the front straps fractured from the fuel tank. the contact secured the fuel tank to the vehicle with rope and drove the vehicle to a local mechanic where it was discovered that the fuel tank caused a brake line to fracture as well. the mechanic repaired the two front straps to the fuel tank and the brake line. the contact was concerned that the failure could have caused a crash and even a fire. the failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Straps on gas tank broke, dropped front of gas tank on road while we were driving. front of gas tank had hole when we pulled over spilling out 3/4 tank of gas, which almost went into drain at gas station we pulled over at, gas station attendant contained spill for us. tow truck driver said we were lucky we didn't have a fire from dragging tank. i have 7 photos documenting scene at gas station and tank. | |||
| 01/26/2010 | 154000 | ||
| Front fuel tank strap corroded. fuel tank dropped to roadway at 55 mph. required emergency flatbed tow to repair shop. lucky there was no fire or other damage involved. fuel tank straps and vent hose replaced. old parts not available. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Straps on gas tank broke, dropped front of gas tank on road while we were driving. front of gas tank had hole when we pulled over spilling out 3/4 tank of gas, which almost went into drain at gas station we pulled over at, gas station attendant contained spill for us. tow truck driver said we were lucky we didn't have a fire from dragging tank. i have 7 photos documenting scene at gas station and tank. | |||
| 11/25/2009 | 128000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the fuel tank fell off the vehicle as one of the fuel tank straps corroded and broke. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop who replaced the fuel tank and the strap. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 135,000. the failure mileage was approximately 128,000-bk | |||
| 04/30/2011 | 212000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the straps broke and the fuel tank drop. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the straps were corroded and as a result of the failure the fuel tank, fuel pump and straps needed to be replace. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle identification number was not available. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 212,000. pm | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank strap was loose and the contact was concerned of the possibility of the fuel tank detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 160,000 and current mileage was 163,000. | |||
| 03/09/2011 | |||
| Was at gas pump getting gas, when gas started to pour out of tank by filler tube. took to repair shop and was told gas strap was rotted away had to replace both gas straps and tank. because it broke off tank by filler tube. | |||
| 09/28/2010 | 189256 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke on my truck. had ford fix the problem after i noticed it. | |||
| 05/05/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle gas tank straps were corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 160,000. pm | |||
| 04/18/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that both straps that hold the gas tank broke on the vehicle. the tank held on by the fuel lines and the contact was able to pull to the side of the road. the contact used straps they use for hauling to tie up the tank and get to a repair shop. the vehicle had been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure was 95,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.rl | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 178000 | ||
| Tl-the contact own a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps rusted causing fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who repaired the fuel tank straps at a cost of $210. the contact paid to repair the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 178,000....mw | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 10 mph when the front straps fractured from the fuel tank. the contact secured the fuel tank to the vehicle with rope and drove the vehicle to a local mechanic where it was discovered that the fuel tank caused a brake line to fracture as well. the mechanic repaired the two front straps to the fuel tank and the brake line. the contact was concerned that the failure could have caused a crash and even a fire. the failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 229779 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 40 mph when the fuel tank fractured from under the vehicle. the contact stated that all of the gasoline spilled out when the tank fell. the contact had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and was informed that the straps that held the fuel tank was rusted and caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 229,779 and the current mileage was unknown. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact was driving 55 mph when the fuel tank partially fractured from the vehicle and as the contact continnued driving, the fuel tank was dragging the ground and causing it to spark. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop but was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 77000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a metallic bang from under the vehicle. the contact noticed through the passenger side mirror that there were sparks coming from under the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle and once he exited, he noticed a trail of fuel on the ground and a hole in the fuel tank where fuel was leaking. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated that the fuel tank and the attaching straps would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) for the failure but the investigation was still ongoing. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000. | |||
| 06/11/2006 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving approximately 35 mph the front side of the gasoline tank fell down towards the front of the vehicle. the contact was able to continue driving the vehicle home. the dealer was contacted and a replacement strap for the fuel tank was ordered. the contact repaired the vehicle. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). while driving approximately 35 mph the contact also heard a banging noise. when the contact inspected the vehicle he noticed the rear spring shackle was broken and severely corroded. the contact replaced the rear spring shackle. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact noticed the fuel strap which held the fuel tank in place was rusted and corroded. an authorized dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised to replace the straps in order to prevent the tank from potentially detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 129,000. | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 163000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the fuel tank detached and fell from underneath the vehicle. the contact also stated the fuel tank straps were rusted through and fractured. after the failure, the fuel tank was only being held onto the vehicle by one of the fuel lines. the failure mileage 163,000 and the current mileage was 178,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 10/07/2010 | 127000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 45 mph he heard a loud dragging noise. when he pulled to the side of the road he noticed that the tank had fractured from the vehicle and he repaired it right then and there. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or a mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted either. the failure mileage was approximately 127,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 37000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the vehicle was parked when he could smell a strong odor of gasoline. the contact also noticed gasoline was leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the fuel tank was corroded and leaking. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 228600 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted out and fuel tank fell on ground while i was driving. | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 200000 | ||
| I was driving home from work on a residential street when the fuel tank fell out of my truck. i had to drive about 2 blocks to get out of the street. the tank was dragging on the street and by the time i was able to pull over it was leakin fuel. i lost about a half a tank on the ground. no fire ,no injuries. i was very lucky | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that his vehicles fuel tank was loose. the vehicle has a strap holding the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the failure mileage was 160,000 and current mileage was 163,000. nw | |||
| 03/09/2011 | |||
| Was at gas pump getting gas, when gas started to pour out of tank by filler tube. took to repair shop and was told gas strap was rotted away had to replace both gas straps and tank. because it broke off tank by filler tube. | |||
| 09/28/2010 | 189256 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke on my truck. had ford fix the problem after i noticed it. | |||
| 05/05/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle gas tank straps were corroded. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 160,000. pm | |||
| 04/18/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that both straps that hold the gas tank broke on the vehicle. the tank held on by the fuel lines and the contact was able to pull to the side of the road. the contact used straps they use for hauling to tie up the tank and get to a repair shop. the vehicle had been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure was 95,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.rl | |||
| 11/19/2010 | 178000 | ||
| Tl-the contact own a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps rusted causing fuel to spill out of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who repaired the fuel tank straps at a cost of $210. the contact paid to repair the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 178,000....mw | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 10 mph when the front straps fractured from the fuel tank. the contact secured the fuel tank to the vehicle with rope and drove the vehicle to a local mechanic where it was discovered that the fuel tank caused a brake line to fracture as well. the mechanic repaired the two front straps to the fuel tank and the brake line. the contact was concerned that the failure could have caused a crash and even a fire. the failure mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 229779 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 40 mph when the fuel tank fractured from under the vehicle. the contact stated that all of the gasoline spilled out when the tank fell. the contact had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and was informed that the straps that held the fuel tank was rusted and caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 229,779 and the current mileage was unknown. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact was driving 55 mph when the fuel tank partially fractured from the vehicle and as the contact continnued driving, the fuel tank was dragging the ground and causing it to spark. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop but was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 77000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a metallic bang from under the vehicle. the contact noticed through the passenger side mirror that there were sparks coming from under the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle and once he exited, he noticed a trail of fuel on the ground and a hole in the fuel tank where fuel was leaking. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated that the fuel tank and the attaching straps would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) for the failure but the investigation was still ongoing. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000. | |||
| 06/11/2006 | 50000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving approximately 35 mph the front side of the gasoline tank fell down towards the front of the vehicle. the contact was able to continue driving the vehicle home. the dealer was contacted and a replacement strap for the fuel tank was ordered. the contact repaired the vehicle. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). while driving approximately 35 mph the contact also heard a banging noise. when the contact inspected the vehicle he noticed the rear spring shackle was broken and severely corroded. the contact replaced the rear spring shackle. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact noticed the fuel strap which held the fuel tank in place was rusted and corroded. an authorized dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised to replace the straps in order to prevent the tank from potentially detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 129,000. | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 163000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the fuel tank detached and fell from underneath the vehicle. the contact also stated the fuel tank straps were rusted through and fractured. after the failure, the fuel tank was only being held onto the vehicle by one of the fuel lines. the failure mileage 163,000 and the current mileage was 178,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 10/07/2010 | 127000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 45 mph he heard a loud dragging noise. when he pulled to the side of the road he noticed that the tank had fractured from the vehicle and he repaired it right then and there. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or a mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted either. the failure mileage was approximately 127,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 37000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated the vehicle was parked when he could smell a strong odor of gasoline. the contact also noticed gasoline was leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the fuel tank was corroded and leaking. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 228600 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted out and fuel tank fell on ground while i was driving. | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 200000 | ||
| I was driving home from work on a residential street when the fuel tank fell out of my truck. i had to drive about 2 blocks to get out of the street. the tank was dragging on the street and by the time i was able to pull over it was leakin fuel. i lost about a half a tank on the ground. no fire ,no injuries. i was very lucky | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving 10 mph the front straps broke on the fuel tank. the contact pulled over and jacked up the vehicle to tie rope around the fuel tank and drove the vehicle to a local mechanic. the fuel tank caused a brake line to manufacturer. the mechanic repaired the two front straps to fuel tank and the brake line. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the contact stated the fuel tank could have caused a crash and even a fire. the failure mileage was 90,000. jo | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 229779 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 40 mph when the fuel tank fractured from under the vehicle. the contact stated that all of the gasoline spilled out when the tank fell. the contact had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and was informed that the straps that held the fuel tank was rusted and caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 229,779 and the current mileage was unknown. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact was driving 55 mph when the fuel tank partially fractured from the vehicle and as the contact continnued driving, the fuel tank was dragging the ground and causing it to spark. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop but was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 77000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a metallic bang from under the vehicle. the contact noticed through the passenger side mirror that there were sparks coming from under the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle and once he exited, he noticed a trail of fuel on the ground and a hole in the fuel tank where fuel was leaking. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated that the fuel tank and the attaching straps would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) for the failure but the investigation was still ongoing. the approximate failure mileage was 77,000. | |||
| 06/11/2006 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph the front side of the gas tank dropped down towards the front of the vehicle. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the dealer was contacted and a replacement strap for the fuel tank was ordered. the contact repaired the vehicle. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). also, while driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a bang noise. when the contact inspected the vehicle he noticed the rear spring shackle was broken and severally corroded. the contact replaced the rear spring shackle. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. ds | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact noticed the fuel strap which held the fuel tank in place was rusted and corroded. an authorized dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised to replace the straps in order to prevent the tank from potentially detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 129,000. | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 163000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the fuel tank fell the vehicle. the contact stated the gas tank straps rusted through and broke off. the fuel was being by the fuel line after the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure was mileage was 163,000 and the current mileage was 178,000.rl | |||
| 10/07/2010 | 127000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 45 mph he heard a loud dragging noise. when he pulled to the side of the road he noticed that the tank had fractured from the vehicle and he repaired it right then and there. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or a mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted either. the failure mileage was approximately 127,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 37000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the vehicle was parked when the contact could smell strong odors of gasoline. the contact also noticed gasoline was leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the fuel tank was corroded and leaking. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 228600 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted out and fuel tank fell on ground while i was driving. | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 200000 | ||
| I was driving home from work on a residential street when the fuel tank fell out of my truck. i had to drive about 2 blocks to get out of the street. the tank was dragging on the street and by the time i was able to pull over it was leakin fuel. i lost about a half a tank on the ground. no fire ,no injuries. i was very lucky | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 229779 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact was driving 40 mph when the fuel dropped from under the vehicle. the contact stated all of the gasoline spilled out when the tank dropped. the contact had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and were told the straps that hold the fuel tank rust through and broke off. the failure mileage was 229,779 the current mileage was unknown.rl | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph the fuel tank fell off the truck. as the contact was driving the fuel tank was dragging on the ground causing it to spark. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop, but was not repaired. the failure mileage was 84,000. nw | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 77000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a metallic bang underneath the vehicle. the contact noticed through the passenger side mirror sparks on the ground from underneath the vehicle. the contact stopped the vehicle and once he exited he noticed a trail of fuel on the ground and a hole in the fuel tank where fuel was leaking out of. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technicians stated the gas tank and the attaching straps needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the approximate failure mileage was 77,000. ds | |||
| 06/11/2006 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 35 mph the front side of the gas tank dropped down towards the front of the vehicle. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the dealer was contacted and a replacement strap for the fuel tank was ordered. the contact repaired the vehicle. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). also, while driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a bang noise. when the contact inspected the vehicle he noticed the rear spring shackle was broken and severally corroded. the contact replaced the rear spring shackle. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000. ds | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 153385 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while parked the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed one of the fuel tank straps had become detached from the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the approximate failure mileage was 153,385. ds | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact noticed the fuel strap which held the fuel tank in place was rusted and corroded. an authorized dealer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was advised to replace the straps in order to prevent the tank from potentially detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 129,000. | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 163000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the fuel tank fell the vehicle. the contact stated the gas tank straps rusted through and broke off. the fuel was being by the fuel line after the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure was mileage was 163,000 and the current mileage was 178,000.rl | |||
| 10/07/2010 | 127000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 45 mph he heard a loud dragging noise. when he pulled to the side of the road he noticed that the tank had fractured from the vehicle and he repaired it right then and there. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or a mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted either. the failure mileage was approximately 127,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 37000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the vehicle was parked when the contact could smell strong odors of gasoline. the contact also noticed gasoline was leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the fuel tank was corroded and leaking. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 228600 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted out and fuel tank fell on ground while i was driving. | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 200000 | ||
| I was driving home from work on a residential street when the fuel tank fell out of my truck. i had to drive about 2 blocks to get out of the street. the tank was dragging on the street and by the time i was able to pull over it was leakin fuel. i lost about a half a tank on the ground. no fire ,no injuries. i was very lucky | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 129000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact noticed that the fuel strap that holds the fuel tank had rusted and corroded. the dealer was notified; however, did not provide any assistance. the manufacturer was not aware of the issue. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who advised him to replace the straps to prevent the tank from detaching from the vehicle. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileage was approximately 129,000. bw | |||
| 05/18/2010 | 163000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving 35 mph the fuel tank fell the vehicle. the contact stated the gas tank straps rusted through and broke off. the fuel was being by the fuel line after the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure was mileage was 163,000 and the current mileage was 178,000.rl | |||
| 10/07/2010 | 127000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 45 mph he heard a loud dragging noise. when he pulled to the side of the road he noticed that the tank had fractured from the vehicle and he repaired it right then and there. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or a mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted either. the failure mileage was approximately 127,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 37000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the vehicle was parked when the contact could smell strong odors of gasoline. the contact also noticed gasoline was leaking underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the fuel tank was corroded and leaking. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 228600 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted out and fuel tank fell on ground while i was driving. | |||
| 07/15/2010 | 200000 | ||
| I was driving home from work on a residential street when the fuel tank fell out of my truck. i had to drive about 2 blocks to get out of the street. the tank was dragging on the street and by the time i was able to pull over it was leakin fuel. i lost about a half a tank on the ground. no fire ,no injuries. i was very lucky | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 163500 | ||
| Gas tank strap rusted away; noticed it in my driveway; no damage, but potentially dangerous | |||
| 04/21/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank fractured from the vehicle as a result of the bracket being corroded. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted to report the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 163500 | ||
| Gas tank strap rusted away; noticed it in my driveway; no damage, but potentially dangerous | |||
| 04/21/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank fractured from the vehicle as a result of the bracket being corroded. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted to report the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 163500 | ||
| Gas tank strap rusted away; noticed it in my driveway; no damage, but potentially dangerous | |||
| 04/21/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank fractured from the vehicle as a result of the bracket being corroded. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted to report the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 04/21/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle gas tank fell off as a result of the brackets being corroded. the dealer nor manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 140,000. pm | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 140000 | ||
| 1998 ford f150 fuel tank strap failure: the fuel pump failed and i was preparing to drop the fuel tank to perform the necessary repairs when i realized the only thing holding the tank up was the brush guard; the straps were rusted/rotted off and the flex hoses from the fill tube to the tank were stretched out. i'm lucky i had the off road package with the brush guard to support the tank. i have no idea how long it was like this so the date on this report is somewhat misleading. i am not aware of any recalls for this problem i will be very careful not to drive behind any other f 150s like mine. | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 116000 | ||
| Gas tank front strap broke. tank fell and ruptured, spilling 20 gallons of gasoline. | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 140000 | ||
| 1998 ford f150 fuel tank strap failure: the fuel pump failed and i was preparing to drop the fuel tank to perform the necessary repairs when i realized the only thing holding the tank up was the brush guard; the straps were rusted/rotted off and the flex hoses from the fill tube to the tank were stretched out. i'm lucky i had the off road package with the brush guard to support the tank. i have no idea how long it was like this so the date on this report is somewhat misleading. i am not aware of any recalls for this problem i will be very careful not to drive behind any other f 150s like mine. | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 116000 | ||
| Gas tank front strap broke. tank fell and ruptured, spilling 20 gallons of gasoline. | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 140000 | ||
| 1998 ford f150 fuel tank strap failure: the fuel pump failed and i was preparing to drop the fuel tank to perform the necessary repairs when i realized the only thing holding the tank up was the brush guard; the straps were rusted/rotted off and the flex hoses from the fill tube to the tank were stretched out. i'm lucky i had the off road package with the brush guard to support the tank. i have no idea how long it was like this so the date on this report is somewhat misleading. i am not aware of any recalls for this problem i will be very careful not to drive behind any other f 150s like mine. | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 116000 | ||
| Gas tank front strap broke. tank fell and ruptured, spilling 20 gallons of gasoline. | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 140000 | ||
| 1998 ford f150 fuel tank strap failure: the fuel pump failed and i was preparing to drop the fuel tank to perform the necessary repairs when i realized the only thing holding the tank up was the brush guard; the straps were rusted/rotted off and the flex hoses from the fill tube to the tank were stretched out. i'm lucky i had the off road package with the brush guard to support the tank. i have no idea how long it was like this so the date on this report is somewhat misleading. i am not aware of any recalls for this problem i will be very careful not to drive behind any other f 150s like mine. | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 116000 | ||
| Gas tank front strap broke. tank fell and ruptured, spilling 20 gallons of gasoline. | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving approximately 15 mph, the fuel tank fractured from the vehicle and onto the ground. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop where the local mechanic replaced the defective fuel tank. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 121,000. | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving approximately 15-20 mph the fuel tank fell to the ground. he pulled over to the side of the road and called a towing company. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic shop. the local mechanic replaced the defect fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired. the approximately failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 121,000. vwb | |||
| 02/26/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Noticed poor fuel economy and about a month later noticed the smell of gas but not constant, only after gas fill-up. looked for issues but didn't see anything obvious when under the vehicle with a light. while parked in a garage, found a drip and noticed that it smelled as if it was gas. looked the truck over again and found that the straps holding the gas tank in had rusted badly and caused the tank to rust and leak. why is there not insulating rubber between the tank and the straps like other manufactures have which would prevent this dangerous event from happening? purchasing new straps and a new gas tank to fix the problem. | |||
| 06/13/2005 | 150000 | ||
| Beginning around 150,000 miles, my 1998 ford f150 4.6 l triton engine plugs begin to loosen or even come out. this problem occurs about every 50,000 to 75,000 miles therafter. | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise, when he noticed that the straps holding the gas tank rusted, causing the gas tank to fall off leaving a whole in the front right side of the gas tank. the dealer was notified who informed the contact that there were no related recalls. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 150,000. bw | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150 pickup truck. while driving 5 mph the fuel tank falls to the ground. the straps that was holding the fuel tank was corroded and rusty causing the tank to fall to fall. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where it will be repaired. the dealer or the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable the failure mileage was 85,000.-mw | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise, when he noticed that the straps holding the gas tank rusted, causing the gas tank to fall off leaving a whole in the front right side of the gas tank. the dealer was notified who informed the contact that there were no related recalls. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 150,000. bw | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150 pickup truck. while driving 5 mph the fuel tank falls to the ground. the straps that was holding the fuel tank was corroded and rusty causing the tank to fall to fall. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where it will be repaired. the dealer or the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable the failure mileage was 85,000.-mw | |||
| 12/29/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise, when he noticed that the straps holding the gas tank rusted, causing the gas tank to fall off leaving a whole in the front right side of the gas tank. the dealer was notified who informed the contact that there were no related recalls. the contact did not inform the manufacturer nor was repaired. the current and failure mileages was approximately 150,000. bw | |||
| 01/02/2010 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150 pickup truck. while driving 5 mph the fuel tank falls to the ground. the straps that was holding the fuel tank was corroded and rusty causing the tank to fall to fall. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where it will be repaired. the dealer or the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was unavailable the failure mileage was 85,000.-mw | |||
| 10/18/2010 | 125598 | ||
| I own a 1998 ford f-150 4x4 and i am send this report after reading an article online that you were investigating the mounting strap's one the fuel tank. i wanted to report that i have had the same problem with mine. i was driving down the highway after filling up my truck when i started smelling gas fumes, i pulled over and upon inspection i found my fuel tank was almost on the ground the rear strap had broke due to rust. i had leaked raw fuel for about 6 miles and had lost about 1/4 of a tank. the tank falling resulted in the tank pulling away from the filling neck at the tank connection and stressed the fuel line connections. i have since fixed the problem at the cost of $45.61. i just wanted to report this problem. thank you | |||
| 10/24/2010 | 134000 | ||
| On sunday october 24,2010 at 7:15 am on my way to church , heard something dragging under truck. stopped to find fuel tank hanging from under truck both straps had rusted and broken. dragging fuel tank caused hole in tank which was leaking into road. local fire and police were dispatched luckily no one was hurt. local haz-mat company was also call to clean up fuel spill. | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 113795 | ||
| I have a 1998 ford f-150 truck. my gas tank fell off of my truck as i was leaving my driveway, the strap holding it broke into. this is a safety issue and these parts should be made out of material that will not break. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 36440 | ||
| Gas tank straps broke from 1998, f-150. the gas tank fell to the street while driving down the road. i did not immediately realize this, but saw sparks in rear view mirror and pulled over. i had been dragging a leaking gas tank for several hundred yards. i could have blown up. | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 113795 | ||
| I have a 1998 ford f-150 truck. my gas tank fell off of my truck as i was leaving my driveway, the strap holding it broke into. this is a safety issue and these parts should be made out of material that will not break. | |||
| 10/09/2010 | 36440 | ||
| Gas tank straps broke from 1998, f-150. the gas tank fell to the street while driving down the road. i did not immediately realize this, but saw sparks in rear view mirror and pulled over. i had been dragging a leaking gas tank for several hundred yards. i could have blown up. | |||
| 10/08/2010 | 200000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving approximately 70 mph the fuel tank fell off the vehicle. the contact stated the straps for the fuel tank had rusted out. the contact stated he had to call the fire department because gas was spilling out on the highway. the vehicle was towed to his home. the contact stated he replaced the fuel tank, fuel line and straps. the vehicle has been repaired. the failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 200,800. vwb | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 119000 | ||
| Fuel tank mounting straps are failing due to rust and corosion cause to possible fuel tank damage and loss. tank not secure and wearing through tank it self because of rubbing resulting in holes in fuel tank. explosion is possible ! | |||
| 09/11/2010 | |||
| Gas tank straps on 98 f150 rusted through. 1 of straps rusted off and tank was being held on by the other strap which was rusted almost through as well. luckily i noticed the first strap rusted in half before the other gave way. i replaced the straps already however now my gas tank will also need to be replaced as it is also rusting out under where the rusted in half gas tank strap was and gas tank has fuel condensation on outside. | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 119000 | ||
| Fuel tank mounting straps are failing due to rust and corosion cause to possible fuel tank damage and loss. tank not secure and wearing through tank it self because of rubbing resulting in holes in fuel tank. explosion is possible ! | |||
| 09/11/2010 | |||
| Gas tank straps on 98 f150 rusted through. 1 of straps rusted off and tank was being held on by the other strap which was rusted almost through as well. luckily i noticed the first strap rusted in half before the other gave way. i replaced the straps already however now my gas tank will also need to be replaced as it is also rusting out under where the rusted in half gas tank strap was and gas tank has fuel condensation on outside. | |||
| 09/29/2010 | 119000 | ||
| Fuel tank mounting straps are failing due to rust and corosion cause to possible fuel tank damage and loss. tank not secure and wearing through tank it self because of rubbing resulting in holes in fuel tank. explosion is possible ! | |||
| 09/11/2010 | |||
| Gas tank straps on 98 f150 rusted through. 1 of straps rusted off and tank was being held on by the other strap which was rusted almost through as well. luckily i noticed the first strap rusted in half before the other gave way. i replaced the straps already however now my gas tank will also need to be replaced as it is also rusting out under where the rusted in half gas tank strap was and gas tank has fuel condensation on outside. | |||
| 09/19/2010 | 113141 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted real bad and caused my gas tank to drop out from under the truck. | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 237000 | ||
| 1. noticed the front strap on gas tank had rusted through and tank was tipping down. 2. rear strap still intact but rusty. 3. replaced front strap, monitoring rear strap. 1998 ford f150 | |||
| 09/11/2010 | |||
| Gas tank straps on 98 f150 rusted through. 1 of straps rusted off and tank was being held on by the other strap which was rusted almost through as well. luckily i noticed the first strap rusted in half before the other gave way. i replaced the straps already however now my gas tank will also need to be replaced as it is also rusting out under where the rusted in half gas tank strap was and gas tank has fuel condensation on outside. | |||
| 09/19/2010 | 113141 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted real bad and caused my gas tank to drop out from under the truck. | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 237000 | ||
| 1. noticed the front strap on gas tank had rusted through and tank was tipping down. 2. rear strap still intact but rusty. 3. replaced front strap, monitoring rear strap. 1998 ford f150 | |||
| 09/19/2010 | 113141 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted real bad and caused my gas tank to drop out from under the truck. | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 237000 | ||
| 1. noticed the front strap on gas tank had rusted through and tank was tipping down. 2. rear strap still intact but rusty. 3. replaced front strap, monitoring rear strap. 1998 ford f150 | |||
| 09/19/2010 | 113141 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted real bad and caused my gas tank to drop out from under the truck. | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 237000 | ||
| 1. noticed the front strap on gas tank had rusted through and tank was tipping down. 2. rear strap still intact but rusty. 3. replaced front strap, monitoring rear strap. 1998 ford f150 | |||
| 09/10/2010 | 180000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. the contact inspected his vehicle and noticed that one of the fuel straps had rusted off the fuel tank. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who referred him to nhtsa. the current and failure mileages were approximately 180,000-bk | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 98000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while the contact inspecting the vehicle he noticed that one of the gas tank strap was broken due to corrosion . the manufacturer will be contacted. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. li | |||
| 08/13/2010 | 116890 | ||
| My son filled the gas tank on my 1998 f150 pickup truck with gasoline and drove a few blocks when the gas tank strap broke allowing the gas tank to fall down and drag on the pavement. it punctured the tank and fuel leaked out. fortunately, he stopped right away and it did not spark to cause a fire or possible explosion. i had it towed in and a replacement gas tank and new straps are being installed. i have never lost a gas tank on any vehicle i have ever owned. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/16/2009 | 210000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while driving 45 mph the straps that secure the fuel tank had fractured, and then fell onto the pavement. the failure was caused by corrosion. the manufacturer was notified, but because the warranty expired no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 210,000. the vehicle identification number was unavailable. | |||
| 05/28/2009 | 132000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving between 25-30 mph on normal road conditions, the contact heard an excessively loud noise coming from outside the vehicle. the noise sounded as if metal was dragging across the road. immediately, the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and inspected. the driver observed that the fuel tank brackets and fuel tank were detached; however, the fuel tank was not damaged. the vehicle was temporarily repaired. the following day, the contact performed a permanent repair on the vehicle. the defective parts from the vehicle are available upon request. the failure and current mileages were 132,000. updated 071009.*lj the consumer stated he heard two loud bangs 5 minutes apart as if something had falling off the bed of the truck. then he heard a dragging noise outside the truck. updated 07/10/09.*jb | |||
| 03/14/2007 | 90353 | 1 | 09/19/1998 |
| Normal driving, low speed through a neighborhood subdivision, gas tank straps rusted completely through causing gas tank to be dragged on the ground creating a hole in tank. vehicle was stopped within a half of a block following dragging of tank. fire and police were called to the scene. tank was repaired new straps were installed. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 74000 | 1 | 09/01/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving 40 mph, the contact suddenly heard a loud noise as if something was scraping across the road. when he pulled the vehicle over, he realized that the gasoline storage tank fell and was dragging across the road. he towed the vehicle to the dealer, where it currently remains. ford stated that nothing could be done. the current and failure mileages were 74,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 03/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| Consumer writes in regards to 1998 ford f-150 truck and safety repairs *tgw the consumer was denied reimbursement for the repair cost he incurred. ford stated the repair was completed after the eligibility date of the refund reimbursement plan. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1998 ford f-150. consumer writes in regards to recall notice related to faulty bands holding the gas tank *tgw when the consumer contacted the dealer to make an appointment, he was informed there were no parts available. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1998 ford f-150. consumer writes in regards to recall notice and problem with charging system *tgw the consumer stated after having the fuel straps replaced at the dealer under the recall, a few days later, he began to smell gas. when he looked under the vehicle, he discovered the fuel tank was leaking gas around the rear fuel tank strap, that was just replaced days before. the consumer returned to the dealer and explained to them, the fuel tank was not leaking when he first brought the truck to them. the dealer stated they were not responsible. *jb | |||
| 02/10/2011 | 153385 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while the vehicle was parked the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed one of the fuel tank straps had become detached from the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the approximate failure mileage was 153,385. | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 106000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. while driving 55 mph, the contact heard a strange noise coming from the vehicle. he pulled over and noticed that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and fell onto the ground. he strapped it back on because it was still filled with gasoline. the vehicle was towed to his residence. the gasoline was drained and the contact is in the process of getting a new tank and straps. the dealer stated that there were no recalls for this failure. the failure and current mileages were 106,000. | |||
| 01/22/2007 | 126341 | 2 | 07/13/1998 |
| Fuel tank straps rusting through and fuel tank falling from vehicle. *nm | |||
| 04/06/2006 | 118000 | 1 | 04/21/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while turning a corner at 10 mph, a loud bang was heard. the vehicle was pulled over and upon inspection, the contact found the front of the fuel tank on the ground. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, where two of three fuel tank bands were replaced because of corrosion. this vehicle was located in a salt belt state. updated 05/04/06 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 09/13/2009 | |||
| Gas tank strap broke on my 1998 ford f-150. dragged sparking along way before relizing what was happening | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 147800 | ||
| Owner started smelling gas and suspected a problem with gasoline tank. he made an appointment with rockton automotive. repair shop requested to not fill the tank full. one gas tank strap was broken, the other rusted. the gas tank was no longer sitting level. both straps were replaced. owner has the oem straps if you need them. | |||
| 08/01/2010 | 150000 | ||
| I read this week about ford f150 fuel tank straps breaking, my tank dropped from my 1998 f150 last summer, i was up the street from home when i heard something dragging, thought it was the car behind me, as i pulled into my driveway, a gusher of gas came pouring out from under my truck, upon inspection, the front part of the gas tank was dragging and made a hole on the bottom edge. later i jacked up the tank and secured it with rope so the tow company could take it in for repairs. | |||
| 04/13/2010 | 130000 | ||
| 1998 ford f-150 broken gas tank strap. leaking fuel after tank fell out | |||
| 02/18/2011 | 153000 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted and broken,leaving gas tank to fall from truck and be under vehicle. | |||
| 04/13/2010 | 130000 | ||
| 1998 ford f-150 broken gas tank strap. leaking fuel after tank fell out | |||
| 02/18/2011 | 153000 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted and broken,leaving gas tank to fall from truck and be under vehicle. | |||
| 04/13/2010 | 130000 | ||
| 1998 ford f-150 broken gas tank strap. leaking fuel after tank fell out | |||
| 02/18/2011 | 153000 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted and broken,leaving gas tank to fall from truck and be under vehicle. | |||
| 04/13/2010 | 130000 | ||
| 1998 ford f-150 broken gas tank strap. leaking fuel after tank fell out | |||
| 02/18/2011 | 153000 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted and broken,leaving gas tank to fall from truck and be under vehicle. | |||
| 10/06/2010 | 200000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. while the contact was dispensing fuel into the fuel tank, suddenly the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they informed that the fuel tank support straps completely rusted. the vehicle was repaired with the replacement of the fuel tank straps. the failure mileage was 200,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 08/23/2007 | 95000 | 1 | |
| My 1998 ford f-150 fits the summary of the nhtsa campaign id # 97v171000. my truck is currently in with the dealer for another reason, including the speed control recall. however, they will not fix the gear position indicator because they state it is not a ford recall, regardless of what the nhtsa site indicates as a (recall date of 10/07/97) because ford has to make a recall notice. my indicator is off by one (it says i'm in 'r' when rally in 'p' and so forth). 'i understand not doing a mass recall for this, but when a vehicle is in for a mandatory recall of the speed control catching fire, one would think they would repair a vehicle that is experiencing another known defect as indicated in nhtsa campaign 97v171000. also, it is in for damage related to the fuel tank, and even though they are replacing the fuels tank and many other items attached to it (i.e. lines etc.) they don't feel it is warranted to address another nhtsa recall related to the leaf spring potentially puncturing the tank. that is campaign #98v161000. regards, steve. *tr | |||