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 - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V231000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1995 to 08/31/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 670509 | 10/27/2000 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/17/2000 | 08/23/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks manufactured at the kansas city or norfolk assembly plants. the front fuel line assembly could have a hole rubbed through in one of two locations. the first location is below the fuel rail connection where the flexible hose is crimped to the steel tube. the bracket that attaches the front fuel line to the transmission could have been bent during assembly. the second location is at the rear steel tube section forward of the rear bracket. during installation the rear steel tubes of the front fuel line assembly could have been bent downward. in vehicles equipped with a manual 4xz4 transfer case shifter, the shifter linkage may contact the steel tubes as it is being shifted between 4h, 4l, 2l and neutral. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect these lines and replace the front fuel line assembly if necessary. owner notification began october 27, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V161000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/26/1995 to 02/19/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 202000 | 08/10/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/15/1998 | 07/20/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. if the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. a fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. the center leaf of the spring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat and, in some cases, contact the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel tank contact can damage the tank and result in fuel leakage. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. any fractured springs will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin august 10, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 03102 | 05/26/2003 | 10002766 | Compressed natural gas (cng). rough idle or no start when cold. vehicles equipped with cng bi-fuel engine only. *tt | 09/16/2003 | |
| 01221 | 11/12/2001 | 630320 | Some dedicated compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, or no start in cold conditions. *tt | 04/16/2002 | |
| 976011 | 11/01/1997 | 605804 | Experiencing difficulty diagnosing vehicles with evaporative fuel system diagnostic trouble codes. *tt | 07/26/1999 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 96225 | 10/21/1996 | 50944 | Mass air flow sensor - replacement as an assembly - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| BC0750961017 | 10/17/1996 | 50389 | Spade terminal between sender & fuel pump has been changed to a eyelet terminal. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 02193 | 09/30/2002 | 10008588 | Driveability-idle-high idle speeds-throttle sticks after steady state driving in extreme cold ambient temperatures-vehicles built through 12/31/01 equipped with 4.6l engine. *mj | 08/09/2004 | |
| 981612 | 04/07/2000 | 609747 | Fuel may leak from the spring lock couplings. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| BC0884961004 | 10/04/1996 | 50441 | For misfire concerns on 4.2l/4.6l/5.4l/6.8l engines. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||||
| BC1013297020 | 01/02/1997 | 51196 | Stall, rough idle, lacks power, poor fuel economy, backfire, surge under heavy acceleration, loss in fuel pressure under acceleration or excessive fuel pressure and/or mil activation with dtcs. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0124970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51035 | For customer concerns of stall, rough idle, lacks power, poor fuel economy, backfire, surge under heavy acceleration, loss in fuel pressure under acceleration of excessive fuel pressure. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 0398 | 05/12/2003 | 10002780 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457. *tt | 09/17/2003 | |
| 030402 | 02/01/2003 | 10002517 | On some dedicated cng vehicles, a possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve. revised service parts. *tt | 09/04/2003 | |
| 0342 | 03/03/2003 | 10001895 | Possible fuel leak may occur at the fuel fill valve, on some dedicated cng vehicles. *tt *jb | 07/24/2003 | |
| BC2150970206 | 02/06/1997 | 51666 | Instructions for diagnosing fuel guage concerns. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 15113 | 08/01/2001 | 624689 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel fill valve sealing condition. *yd | 11/08/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | |||||
| 15271 | 09/01/2001 | 625804 | Dedicated cng regulator bowl kit available. *jg | 12/03/2001 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 250000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank drop down as a result of one of the straps braking. the contact mentioned that the strap was corroded and no fuel was spilled. 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 250,000. pm | |||
| 11/11/2010 | 132000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was driving 25 mph when there was a loud popping sound heard from under the vehicle. the contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and found that the fuel tank strap was fractured due to excessive rust, also causing the fuel tank to hang abnormally from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the strap replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact was concerned with the possibility of a fire erupting. the failure mileage was 132,000. kmj | |||
| 11/11/2010 | 132000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the contact heard a pop sound from underneath the vehicle. the contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and the contact notice the fuel tank strap had broken due to excessive rust causing the fuel tank to hand from the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to a local to have the strap replaced. the contact has not called the manufacturer. the contact stated the vehicle could have caused a fire. the failure mileage was 132,000. jo | |||
| 07/04/2011 | 103000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated was driving 25 mph when the vehicle exhibited an unusually loud nose. the contact then discovered that one of the fuel tank straps was corroded and separating from the fuel tank. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the failure was not recalled. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 103,000. kmj | |||
| 04/01/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Observed fuel tank hanging down from underneath vehicle. on closer inspection the rear fuel tank strap was found to be heavily corroded and broken allowing the fuel tank to fall away from the vehicle. the front strap was observed to be heavily corroded as well but luckily still holding the front portion of the tank up. | |||
| 06/24/2011 | 176000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving at low speed exiting a parking area the vehicle hit a bump and the fuel tank fell on the ground. the contact examined the vehicle and found both fuel straps corroded. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and the failure miles was 176,000. li | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 104586 | ||
| Found the rear gas tank strap hanging down. it had rusted through. | |||
| 06/24/2011 | 176000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving at low speed exiting a parking area the vehicle hit a bump and the fuel tank fell on the ground. the contact examined the vehicle and found both fuel straps corroded. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and the failure miles was 176,000. li | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 104586 | ||
| Found the rear gas tank strap hanging down. it had rusted through. | |||
| 06/24/2011 | 176000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving at low speed exiting a parking area the vehicle hit a bump and the fuel tank fell on the ground. the contact examined the vehicle and found both fuel straps corroded. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and the failure miles was 176,000. li | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 104586 | ||
| Found the rear gas tank strap hanging down. it had rusted through. | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 240000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps were rusted and corroded, causing the front strap to fracture. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop for repairs where it was discovered that the front straps was fractured. the mechanic stated he would replace both straps at a cost to the contact. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 240,000. | |||
| 06/07/2011 | 240000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps was rusted and corroded causing the strap in the front to break. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop for repairs and they notice the front straps was broken. the mechanic stated he will replace both straps at a cost to the contact. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 240,000...mw | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 185000 | ||
| The gas tank strap rusted and broke leaving the tank hanging close to the ground | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 147479 | ||
| The rear fuel tank support strap on my 1997 ford f150 has corroded and failed. the fuel tank has been supported for an indeterminate amount of time by the optional manufacturer protective skid plate, which was ordered new with the truck. | |||
| 08/03/2009 | 185000 | ||
| The gas tank strap rusted and broke leaving the tank hanging close to the ground | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 147479 | ||
| The rear fuel tank support strap on my 1997 ford f150 has corroded and failed. the fuel tank has been supported for an indeterminate amount of time by the optional manufacturer protective skid plate, which was ordered new with the truck. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 137351 | ||
| Periodic inspection of the truck revealed the rotted straps holding the gas tank. called the local ford dealer to see if they would fix it and they said they weren't aware of the problem or any recall. we then scheduled an appointment to have it fixed at a local auto body shop since ford would not cooperate. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the front end of the fuel tank was detached from the vehicle and the straps were broken. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that 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) but no recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 160000 | ||
| I was driving on route 250 south of norwalk, ohio when both straps holding the gas tanks broke causing the gas tank to fall out of the truck to the ground. the filler neck broke at the tank. the gas lines held to the tank and kept the tank dragging until i stopped the truck. the reason i am now reporting this is i have heard from news reports about this incident is happening to other trucks. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 137351 | ||
| Periodic inspection of the truck revealed the rotted straps holding the gas tank. called the local ford dealer to see if they would fix it and they said they weren't aware of the problem or any recall. we then scheduled an appointment to have it fixed at a local auto body shop since ford would not cooperate. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the front end of the fuel tank was detached from the vehicle and the straps were broken. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that 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) but no recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 160000 | ||
| I was driving on route 250 south of norwalk, ohio when both straps holding the gas tanks broke causing the gas tank to fall out of the truck to the ground. the filler neck broke at the tank. the gas lines held to the tank and kept the tank dragging until i stopped the truck. the reason i am now reporting this is i have heard from news reports about this incident is happening to other trucks. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Gas tank fell from truck. straps had rusted and broke. | |||
| 05/10/2008 | 150000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps broke and fell to the ground while driving 15 mph. the vehicle was not drivable and it was towed to an auto body shop. the fuel tank and the straps were replaced. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 139000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps rotted and broke the fuel neck, causing fuel to spill all over the vehicle when the contact was adding gasoline to the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where they replaced the fuel tank and straps for $475. the dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 139,000. | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 170000 | ||
| The front strap on the truck gas tank failed and the front of the tank dropped and skidded on the road pavement until i was able to stop. a small hole was scrapped in the tank and gas was leaking. the tank was about 3/4 full and i could not move it to try to plug the leak. i decided to call 911 and two fire trucks, one state patrol, and the fire dept chaplin (who happened hear the call) all arrived. they were able to jack up the tank so the hole could be plugged and i was able to have the truck hauled away for strap replacement and tank repair. incidentally the tank itself was replaced about three years before that and the repair shop thought the straps looked ok and reused them, so i presume the strap deterioration may not always be obvious or apparent. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 198000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 137351 | ||
| Periodic inspection of the truck revealed the rotted straps holding the gas tank. called the local ford dealer to see if they would fix it and they said they weren't aware of the problem or any recall. we then scheduled an appointment to have it fixed at a local auto body shop since ford would not cooperate. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while parked the contact noticed the front end of the gas tank had detached from the vehicle and the strap had broken. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the independent mechanic informed the contact 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 vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. ds | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 160000 | ||
| I was driving on route 250 south of norwalk, ohio when both straps holding the gas tanks broke causing the gas tank to fall out of the truck to the ground. the filler neck broke at the tank. the gas lines held to the tank and kept the tank dragging until i stopped the truck. the reason i am now reporting this is i have heard from news reports about this incident is happening to other trucks. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Gas tank fell from truck. straps had rusted and broke. | |||
| 05/10/2008 | 150000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps broke and fell to the ground while driving 15 mph. the vehicle was not drivable and it was towed to an auto body shop. the fuel tank and the straps were replaced. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 139000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps rotted and broke the fuel neck, causing fuel to spill all over the vehicle when the contact was adding gasoline to the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where they replaced the fuel tank and straps for $475. the dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 139,000. | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 170000 | ||
| The front strap on the truck gas tank failed and the front of the tank dropped and skidded on the road pavement until i was able to stop. a small hole was scrapped in the tank and gas was leaking. the tank was about 3/4 full and i could not move it to try to plug the leak. i decided to call 911 and two fire trucks, one state patrol, and the fire dept chaplin (who happened hear the call) all arrived. they were able to jack up the tank so the hole could be plugged and i was able to have the truck hauled away for strap replacement and tank repair. incidentally the tank itself was replaced about three years before that and the repair shop thought the straps looked ok and reused them, so i presume the strap deterioration may not always be obvious or apparent. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 198000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke. | |||
| 01/10/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while parked the contact noticed the front end of the gas tank had detached from the vehicle and the strap had broken. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the independent mechanic informed the contact 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 vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. ds | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 160000 | ||
| I was driving on route 250 south of norwalk, ohio when both straps holding the gas tanks broke causing the gas tank to fall out of the truck to the ground. the filler neck broke at the tank. the gas lines held to the tank and kept the tank dragging until i stopped the truck. the reason i am now reporting this is i have heard from news reports about this incident is happening to other trucks. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Gas tank fell from truck. straps had rusted and broke. | |||
| 05/10/2008 | 150000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps broke and fall to the ground while driving 15 mph. the vehicle was not drivable it was towed to an auto body shop. they replaced the fuel tank and the straps that held the fuel tank. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000....mw | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 139000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps rotted and broke the fuel neck, causing fuel to be poured all over the vehicle when the contact was filling the vehicle with fuel. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where they replaced the fuel tank and straps at a cost of $475. the dealer was contacted who offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 139,000....mw | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 170000 | ||
| The front strap on the truck gas tank failed and the front of the tank dropped and skidded on the road pavement until i was able to stop. a small hole was scrapped in the tank and gas was leaking. the tank was about 3/4 full and i could not move it to try to plug the leak. i decided to call 911 and two fire trucks, one state patrol, and the fire dept chaplin (who happened hear the call) all arrived. they were able to jack up the tank so the hole could be plugged and i was able to have the truck hauled away for strap replacement and tank repair. incidentally the tank itself was replaced about three years before that and the repair shop thought the straps looked ok and reused them, so i presume the strap deterioration may not always be obvious or apparent. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 198000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke. | |||
| 03/17/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Gas tank fell from truck. straps had rusted and broke. | |||
| 05/10/2008 | 150000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps broke and fall to the ground while driving 15 mph. the vehicle was not drivable it was towed to an auto body shop. they replaced the fuel tank and the straps that held the fuel tank. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 165,000....mw | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 139000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank straps rotted and broke the fuel neck, causing fuel to be poured all over the vehicle when the contact was filling the vehicle with fuel. the vehicle was taken to an auto body shop where they replaced the fuel tank and straps at a cost of $475. the dealer was contacted who offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 139,000....mw | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 170000 | ||
| The front strap on the truck gas tank failed and the front of the tank dropped and skidded on the road pavement until i was able to stop. a small hole was scrapped in the tank and gas was leaking. the tank was about 3/4 full and i could not move it to try to plug the leak. i decided to call 911 and two fire trucks, one state patrol, and the fire dept chaplin (who happened hear the call) all arrived. they were able to jack up the tank so the hole could be plugged and i was able to have the truck hauled away for strap replacement and tank repair. incidentally the tank itself was replaced about three years before that and the repair shop thought the straps looked ok and reused them, so i presume the strap deterioration may not always be obvious or apparent. | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 198000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke. | |||
| 04/29/2011 | 117000 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150 pickup short bed 4.2 6cyl 5 speed trans. 1 gas tank support strap is completely rusted through. other is almost rusted through. the gas tank will eventually fall off. the danger is self evident. just noticed today. | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 171485 | ||
| My 17 year old a honor student was going to volleyball practice when the front strap of the fuel tank let go resulting the front ot the fuel tank to drop down, grinding on the cement surface of the road wearing a hole in the front bottom corner of the fuel tank releasing the full 24 gallons of gas that was filled into the fuel tank the night before. the local law enforcement/fire dept/ford dealer were called to handle the situation. luckily for my daughter -no fire. the law enforcement took a picture of the fuel tank while it was stiill partially intact with gas flowing from the fuel tank, the fire dept. was able to contain some of the 24 gallons of gas and then clean up. the local ford dealership towed the 1997 f-150 to the dealership where the new fuel tank, straps and sensor were replaced. my insurance would not cover any loss on this issue. my total out of pocket expence for this -new tank, straps, labor, sensor, and towng charge-$523.27- gas replacement of 24 gallons-$68.40- total = $591.67- the ford dealer kept the old parts. | |||
| 07/21/2010 | |||
| F150 pick up truck gas tank straps are in bad need of repair. ford dealer in my area told me they need replaced, are rusted very bad. don't feel these strpas should be in that bad of order. | |||
| 09/03/2010 | 190000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the tank fell of while traveling 55 mph on the highway. the vehicle was towed and the mechanic said the gas tank strap is what failed causing the tank to detach. the vehicle has been repaired. the failure mileage and current mileages was 190000.rl | |||
| 12/15/2008 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Fuel tank strap replacement lead to discovery of broken fuel tank at feed tube. rare occurrence according to auto shop and dealer said nothing can be done since vehicle no longer under warranty. vehicle is 97' ford f-150. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 97000 | 2 | 09/18/2001 |
| Check engine light is on due to fuel vapor recovery failure. caused by piece of plastic breaking out of filler neck. they want $300 to replace.*ak | |||
| 10/18/1999 | 1 | ||
| Fuel system failed. *slc | |||
| 10/18/1998 | 5 | 06/01/1997 | |
| It burns more gas than normal,does not have the pickup or power it needs to have. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2000 | |||
| While driving in neighborhood, went to grocery store, parked the vehicle in driveway, opened the cab door and smoke poured out. started the car and smelled gas, turned vehicle off. looked underneath the vehicle and noticed gas leaking. had the vehicle towed to dealer. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | |||
| Truck is getting poor gas mileage. it is averaging 13 to 14 mpg, although the sticker on the window gives an estimate of-21 mpg. dealer checked it out, and said nothing was wrong with vehicle. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 08/05/2002 | 1 | 03/01/2001 | |
| Defective intake manafold gaskit caused engine coolant to leak into cylinder on top of piston when engine was started the connecting rod bent causing engine failurer | |||
| 06/25/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2097 | |
| The vehicle has a faulty front cover gasket on the engine, which caused coolant leak in turn causing an overheat situation which lead to an intake manifold gasket failure, which may also lead to an engine failure. i took the vehicle to the t&w ford dealership in williamstown, ky where they told me that the front cover would need to be replaced along with the gaskets and also o2 sensors at a cost of 1500.00, i did the work of gasket replacement at a cost of 60.00. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 5 | 07/30/1997 | |
| Airbag light is on. vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. dealer cannot solve problem. *ak consumer states that the throttle stuck on vehicle while driving in heavy traffic when vehicle only had 8193 miles on it, dealer replaced throttle body and air intake, throttle stuck again at 28104 miles, dealer replaced same parts. pittman arm was replaced. *slc | |||
| Vehicle is losing coolant and will idle roughly. problem is intake manifold. manufacturer and dealer have been notified.*ak | |||
| 03/24/2001 | 1 | 01/10/1998 | |
| Upon start up engine was making a knocking sound. problem was diagnosed as a bent rod for the number one piston. *ak blown intake gasket caused a leak. *slc | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 08/01/1997 | ||
| Truck idles rough when coming to a stop , but not all the time. truck has also stalled, at least three different times when slowing down. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 09/19/2002 | 64495 | 1 | |
| The vehicle caught on fire while parked. vehicle's fuel line had been fixed 2 months prior under recall 00v231000. nlm *jg | |||
| 06/07/2001 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Fuel line leak caused gasoline to spill onto the pavement; a definite safety hazard. defect was covered by a safety recall, but i had previously taken vehicle in for inspection and given a clean bill of health. how can a part covered under a recall fail after i took it in? ford is unwilling to cover any expenses except the repair costs, while i incurred addtional costs. the windshield washer quit working. ford is unwilling to cover the cost of repairs.*ak | |||
| 500 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| I have contacted ford motor co. by phone & email and they say they will get back w/me and never do. there is no follow up on their part. no customer service and no satisfaction. the customer service ended at the signing of the bill of sale. no safety defect. *ak | |||
| 04/08/2001 | 1 | ||
| Fuel line is rubbning against upper radiator hose and may cause a leakages which could lead to a possible engine compartment fire. dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. *ak | |||
| 10/13/2000 | |||
| Fuel lines are spraying gas all over the exhaust system. consumer is afraid it could cause a fire. consumer will contact manufacturer to see if recall 00v231000/ manufacturer's recall 00s22 affects the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 04/20/1999 | 1 | 11/18/1998 | |
| Fuel line needed replacing. yh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Foia request any new information about the recall of the 1997 ford f-150 pickup trucks and fires caused by the faulty fuel line, the consmers 1997 ford 150 was destroyed by a fire in november 2000, ref es2001081176/s/ shelton 3/10/2001 *ph (nar) *cb the consumer wantd to know if his vehicle was included in recall #00v23100. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| Request for any new information about the recall of ford f-150, and fires caused by a faulty fuel line. *ph (nar transfered to exe sec for control) *cb *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Foia request any record relating to fire risk to the ford f150 truck with enclosed vin number, as to why it was not included in recall campaign v-231, vehicle was destroyed by fuel system fire. *ph (nar) *cb *jb | |||
| 11/03/2000 | 1 | 09/20/1999 | |
| While i was driving my f-150 truck on highway s-22, west of borrego springs, california, the truck caught fire. i pulled over to the edge of the road and got out. a tow truck driver who was driving behind me put out flames in the cab with a fire extinguisher. then the cab bursed into flames and he pulled me away from the truck and called the police and fire department on his radio. though the truck was turned off the fire continued and enveloped the truck in flames, despite the water pumped onto it from the fire truck. i learned there was a recall for f-150 trucks for a defective fuel line that could (no doubt has) cause fires. ford motor company claimed that the recall did not include my truck because it was made in wayne and only f-150's built in norfolk and kansas city were involved. yet my truck burned to a shell. it seems obvious that the fire was sucking fuel from the tank even though i had shut off the engine, obvious that the leaking fuel had ignited under the hood and the fire got well-advanced before i was even aware of it and was too big to be put out by a hand-held extinguisher. ford has denied any responsibility for this disaster to me. they clame the case is closed. i reopened my case against ford in december, 2003 because i learned of computer websites dedicated to accidents caused by defects in manufacture of vehicles. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| While driving vehicle caught on fire, consumer believes it was due to a leak in the fuel line, because there was a recall issued for his make model and year, however consumer was informed that his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.*jb | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The consumers vehicle caught fire prior to recall notice 00v-231, consumer is having trouble receiving information from the ford representatives. nlm | |||
| 11/28/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer thinks recall repair oov-231 took too long to repair and dealer lied about time the vehicle was ready on the invoice. nlm | |||
| 12/19/2000 | |||
| Had received recall 00v231 in mail. contacted dealer & took vehicle on appointment given. prior to recall vehicle had a strong smell of fuel while driving. mechanic checked vehicle & could not find anything wrong with fuel lines or smell fuel. owner not happy & truly upset. not driving vehicle due to odor of fuel. *ak | |||
| 01/25/2000 | 10/01/1996 | ||
| Brought vehicle in to comply with recall. no problems previous to recall, after receiving vehicle back all problems started. recall work was not done properly. screws were not reattached to covering over fan belt, oil change and new filter were not done according to recall. knocking started to occur in engine after vehicle was returned to me. called dealership back to report the 2 screws missing anda knocking sound coming from engine. was told to stop in on sat. to have someone put in the missing screws. returned to shop noone was around to do the work. while driving the truck sat. the engine oil lights up. had to find a store to buy oil and add to crankcase. had to do this twice that night. the vehicle is now at the dealeship. i have been told i need a new engine. they will put in a rebuilt engine. i am not satisfied with this solution. i feel that they have ruined my truck and i won't feel safe and secure in it anymore. please contact me so i can explain further. | |||
| 07/30/1998 | |||
| Driving at approximatley 55 mph consumer hit cow with left front side ,dual airbags did not deploy, and fuel shut off valve did not function properly, which could have resulted in injuries. *ak | |||
| 11/02/1997 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle involved in two separate crashes, same day, dual airbags did not deploy. truck rearended two other vehicles at standstill, both occurrences; speeds 45 mph. also, emergency fuel cut-off switch did not shut off. truck at body shop. *ak | |||
| Vehicle was in a crash. car was hit 4 times and the cut off switch would not work. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/28/2003 | 155000 | 1 | 05/07/1997 |
| After 2 days of rain i went out to start my 1997 ford, f150. rain water had leaked in from firewall area on to the intake manifold area and leaked in through a fuel injector fitting and found its way to a piston . the first attempt to start the starter engaged and abruptly stop after 3 more attempts at starting the engine it turned and started.the engine had severe banging noise(about 100 decibels ).i was told i had a bent piston rod from water being on top of piston and the engine was ruined!*ak | |||
| 02/05/2001 | 7 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Engine light is on relating to the intake manifold runner controls stuck open, due to insufficient air/fuel mixture and low vacuum pressure. dt | |||
| 02/23/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Check engine came on while driving. vehicle was towed to kip killman ford in tyson's corners, va. they performed an engine diagnosis test then replaced 2 hego sensors (total cost $269). problem surfaced again 6 days later after only having the vehicle 6 days. taking vehicle back to kip killman to give them another try at practicing ford truck repairmanship. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 05/03/2002 | 1 | 01/01/2096 | |
| On 5/3/02 engine check light came on and we took it to the dealership. they checked it and replaced the dpf sensor, updated computer and cleaned fuel injectors. the following week, i had trouble starting 3 times after work. the following wednesday, my wife drove it to work and when she tried to start it after work there was a loud bang and it took another 1/2 hr to get it going. when she got it going again there was a loud tapping from the engine. we called the dealer and towed it in. they checked and said the coolant was leaking into the oil and the engine could not be rebuilt. it was going to cost us $4000 plus labor to have another engine put in. this vehicle has been very well maintained. on doing some research we found that this is a common problem with this particular engine, and there was a recall (#99b29) related to this problem that we never received. we ordered the truck in jan 1996, and took delivery in march 96 which falls within all of the date ranges specified on f150.com. we have since contacted our salesman, he checked out the problem and called us back telling us to bring it in. this will involve another towing and i'm not sure it will solve anything we do not already know. we do not feel that we should have to pay $4000 for an engine on a truck that has been well maintained. where do we go from here?*ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Dealer informed consumer that rust and corrosion developed in fuel tank. *ak consumer adds that fuel injector was replaced, but soon failed when taken for test drive. *tt | |||
| 02/13/2002 | 1 | 06/26/1997 | |
| Dealer had to replace all six fuel injectors because of rust and corrosion in fuel tank.*akconsumer picked the vehicle upo from the deatler and it is still not giving the best performance. *jg | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/04/2010 | 1 | ||
| 1997 ford f- 150. consumer states fuel tank fell from the vehicle while driving.*tgw the dealer installed a new fuel strap assembly, replaced the fuel tank and filter. *jb | |||
| 10/04/2005 | 66206 | 2 | 01/01/1999 |
| Dt: the contact 's vehicle had a brake line failure on the rear brake line. this happened on 10-04-05. he was driving on the interstate when he had to stop suddenly. he reported having no warning prior to this , such as a light coming on in the car. the brakes were not making any kind of noises. the brake pedal went to the floor. he pulled off of the road. he smelled brake fluid, and it was leaking from the steel brake line that is mounted on the rear axle housing. the brake line seemed unusually corroded. he takes very good care of the car and the car is stored properly. he has a lot of experience with vehicles, and has never seen anything like this. also, t the gas tank was suspended by two metal straps. the rear strap was severely corroded. the gas tank was laying on the skid plate. usually, there was about one inch clearance between the tank and skid plate. he was afraid that this may cause a gas leak from the gas tank .*ak | |||
| 12/13/2004 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa campaign 00v231000; ford issued a fuel leakage recall. this vehicle was not included in the recall, but was experiencing fuel leaks from the gas tank. dealer will repair at consumer's expense.*ak | |||
| 12/13/2004 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa campaign 00v231000; ford issued a fuel leakage recall. this vehicle was not included in the recall, but is experienced fuel leaks from the gas tank. dealer will repair at consumer's expense.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2002 | 1 | ||
| Dealer informed consumer that rust and corrosion developed in fuel tank. *ak consumer adds that fuel injector was replaced, but soon failed when taken for test drive. *tt | |||
| 10/25/2000 | |||
| Consumer called in , has been trying to make an appointment since october for recall repairs of fuel tank. there has been no physical person to talk to when you calling. person answering at dealership transferred, but consumer was left on hold. manufacturer has received same response when they have called. consumer has contacted 2 dealers in area, and neither one was better than witchita falls ford & falls lincoln mercury. *ak | |||
| 11/03/2000 | 1 | 09/10/1999 | |
| While driving the consumer suddenly smelled smoke and then saw smoke inside the cab, in seconds the smoke was blinding and suffocating as the consumer pulled the vehicle over, the fire quickly appeared inside the vehicle and within 10 min the vehicle was totally engulfed, after the fire the consumer learned of recall 98v-161 but the dealer denied recall due to vin. nlm | |||
| 10/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Pe00 020; there was a problem with tires, and gasoline tank broke. consumeer will give more information.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 50 | 12/01/1998 | |
| 1st, transmission, when at the speeds of 40 and 45, hesitates and wants to upshift and downshift, the behaivor is not normal at all, and i am making an appt. to get it fixed. 2nd, the high beam/ low beam switch must be faulty, at times the lights will totally shut off. 3rd when refeuling, usually on a quarter tank and less when taking off the gas cap there is alot of pressure built up in the tank. 4th the interior lights will sometimes come on when either door is opened, i have to shut the door and reopen it. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Accident occurred and the fuel shut off switch did not activate. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 132000 | 1 | 11/02/1996 | |
| The consumer stated fuel leaked from the gas tank. the vehicle was serviced and the technician stated the filler tube was rusted at the tank 360 degrees around and 100% through.*ak *jb | |||
| Fuel tank assembly: filler tube has cracked, causing the gas to leak. dealer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 06/23/2000 | |||
| Due to a design flaw fuel filler tube cracked, causing fuel to leak. also, engine check light came on, and vehicle overheated. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| Rubber hose that is connected to the filler tube which goes into the fuel tank is leaking fuel around the frame. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 02/26/2006 | 145000 | 1 | 09/14/1996 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle, after filling the gas tank the bracket that holds the tank in place broke. the gas tank dropped 4 inches; however the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. upon inspection one of the two brackets were corroded and had completely broken off. the bracket was replaced and the manufacturer was alerted. updated 5/3/2006 - *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/21/2010 | |||
| F150 pick up truck gas tank straps are in bad need of repair. ford dealer in my area told me they need replaced, are rusted very bad. don't feel these strpas should be in that bad of order. | |||
| 30000 | 1 | 09/19/1998 | |
| The truck stalled without warning while driving at any speed. when this occurred the power steering would lock up. the stalling occurred more often in warm temperatures. after several attempts the dealership replaced the idle air intake valve, which corrected the problem. *nm *mr | |||
| 12/14/1998 | |||
| The gas gauge indicator malfunctioned, indicating that there is no gas in the vehicle, but actually there is. cause unknown. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Fuel system failure. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gas tank failed prior to recall notice resulting in a hole in the tank. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/30/2003 | 1 | ||
| When filling the gas tank fuel will spill out, causing a distraction to the consumer. dealer notified. *ak | |||