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 - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V194000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 03/23/1998 to 08/04/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1700 | 08/14/1998 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/19/1998 | 08/28/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. the fuel pressure regulator o-ring may have been damaged when the fuel pressure regulator was installed in the engine fuel rail. if the o-ring is damaged, fuel vapor or leakage could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If an ignition source is present, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel pressure regulator. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | No owner notification is required at this time.all vehicles are still in dealer's possession. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| 15742 | 03/01/2002 | 636380 | Information on vehicles exhibiting a perceived poor fuel range / economy, and or a faulty fuel gauge. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| 01231 | 11/26/2001 | 630331 | Some compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles may exhibit rough idle or no start when cold. *tt | 04/16/2002 | |
| 01136 | 07/09/2001 | 620986 | Subject regarding overview of bi-fuel cng vehicle parameter identification data (pid), inputs and outputs as a diagnostic aid for bi-fuel vehicles. *tt | 09/05/2001 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||||
| 15707 | 03/01/2002 | 636342 | Information on vehicle exhibiting evidence of oil in the air intake system. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 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 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 020503 | 03/21/2005 | 0556 | 636417 | Guidance for cng tank inspection for vehicles produced after december 2, 1996. *tt update. *tt | 11/08/2002 |
| 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 | |
| 12574 | 03/01/1999 | 6091817 | Some owners may report slow fuel gauge response time during re-fueling. *tt | 11/15/2000 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0253 | 03/18/2002 | 636042 | Subject regarding alternative fuel vehicle compressed natural gas tank inspection. *tt | 11/04/2002 | |
| 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 | |||
| 06/24/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated while driving at approximately 25 to 35 mph the fuel tank separated from the vehicle, and the fuel spilled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the failure was not diagnosed. the contact does not know if the fuel tank straps was corroded. the vehicle has not been repaired. the vin information was not available. the manufacturer took a report 1405151861 and denied assistance with the repair. the failure and current miles was 160,000. li | |||
| 06/21/2011 | 132000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. while driving approximately 5 mph over railroad tracks, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and maneuvered to the side of the road. he noticed the fuel tank partially detached to the ground in a tilted position. the fuel tank was not damaged and both metal fuel tank straps were completely rusted. the contact performed a temporary fix and was able to resume with caution. after reaching the destination both fuel tank straps were replaced with new ones. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. currently, there is an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly). the failure mileage was 132,000. the vin was unavailable. js | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| My problem is the frame at the back is rusted out, the gas tank is rusted, the straps that holds the gas tank is rusted and in bad shape just about to let the gas tank to fall. toyota was forced to buy their trucks back. how does ford get away with this | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 165000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f150 pickup. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle and driving 20 mph, all three fuel straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to partially detach and drag the ground. the vehicle was towed back to the gasoline station where the fuel straps were replaced. the dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 165,000. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | |||
| My problem is the frame at the back is rusted out, the gas tank is rusted, the straps that holds the gas tank is rusted and in bad shape just about to let the gas tank to fall. toyota was forced to buy their trucks back. how does ford get away with this | |||
| 06/01/2010 | 165000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford f150 pickup. the contact stated after filling his fuel tank with gasoline all three straps that held the fuel tank broke causing the fuel tank to drop and was dragging the ground. the vehicle was towed back to the gasoline station who replaced the straps. the cost of the repairs was $190. the dealer was contacted who offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 165,000....mw | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 146000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. while driving approximately 10 mph into a driveway, a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. the contact turned the engine off and detected both fuel tank straps were fractured due to rust. as a result of the failure, there was a small amount of fuel leakage on the ground. the manufacturer was notified and they advised there was not a recall pertaining to the defect. the failure mileage was approximately 146,000. | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 146000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. while driving approximately 10 mph into a driveway, a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. the contact turned the engine off and detected both fuel tank straps fractured due to rust. as a result of the failure, there was a small amount of fuel leakage on the ground. the manufacturer was notified and they advised there was not a recall pertaining to the defect. the failure mileage was approximately 146,000. js | |||
| 05/24/2011 | 104716 | ||
| I filled my vehicle up full of fuel (26 gallons) the night before the incident. when leaving work for lunch i pulled out of the drive and drove approx. 400 feet at 25 mph and heard a loud grinding noise that was constant, i pulled into the parking lot 20 feet ahead and parked the truck. the front and center fuel tank strap gave out and the front of the fuel tank was laying on the ground. there was a hole in the front of the tank from dragging it approx. 100 feet. i lost approx. 10 gallons of fuel and was able to get the rest out the tank. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 156000 | ||
| Tl* the driver owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle while at a traffic stop. both of the fuel tank straps were fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the fuel tank was repaired. the failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 157,000. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, there was an abnormal grinding from the vehicle. the contact discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and caused fuel to spill. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who found that the fuel tank straps were corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the fire and police department were dispatched and a police report was filed. the failure and current mileage was 110,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 05/24/2011 | 104716 | ||
| I filled my vehicle up full of fuel (26 gallons) the night before the incident. when leaving work for lunch i pulled out of the drive and drove approx. 400 feet at 25 mph and heard a loud grinding noise that was constant, i pulled into the parking lot 20 feet ahead and parked the truck. the front and center fuel tank strap gave out and the front of the fuel tank was laying on the ground. there was a hole in the front of the tank from dragging it approx. 100 feet. i lost approx. 10 gallons of fuel and was able to get the rest out the tank. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 156000 | ||
| Tl-the driver owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated the driver was stopped when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact appeared on the scene and noticed both straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the fuel tank was repaired. the failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 157,000. sm. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, there was an abnormal grinding from the vehicle. the contact discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and caused fuel to spill. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who found that the fuel tank straps were corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the fire and police department were dispatched and a police report was filed. the failure and current mileage was 110,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 05/24/2011 | 104716 | ||
| I filled my vehicle up full of fuel (26 gallons) the night before the incident. when leaving work for lunch i pulled out of the drive and drove approx. 400 feet at 25 mph and heard a loud grinding noise that was constant, i pulled into the parking lot 20 feet ahead and parked the truck. the front and center fuel tank strap gave out and the front of the fuel tank was laying on the ground. there was a hole in the front of the tank from dragging it approx. 100 feet. i lost approx. 10 gallons of fuel and was able to get the rest out the tank. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 156000 | ||
| Tl-the driver owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated the driver was stopped when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact appeared on the scene and noticed both straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the fuel tank was repaired. the failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 157,000. sm. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, there was an abnormal grinding from the vehicle. the contact discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and caused fuel to spill. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who found that the fuel tank straps were corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the fire and police department were dispatched and a police report was filed. the failure and current mileage was 110,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 156000 | ||
| Tl-the driver owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated the driver was stopped when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact appeared on the scene and noticed both straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the fuel tank was repaired. the failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 157,000. sm. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated while her daughter drove 65mph she heard a grinding noise and found that the fuel tank separated, and the fuel was spilling. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic whom found the fuel tank straps corroded. the vin information was not available. the vehicle has not been repaired. the binghamton fire and police department was present; the police report was available upon request. the failure and the current miles was 110,000. li | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 105000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact was driving a moderate speeds when the fuel tank strap fractured and caused the fuel tank to drag. the contact stated that by the time he was able to stop the vehicle, a hole was created in the fuel tank and caused a leak. the contact had the vehicle towed to their personal mechanic for repairs. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 105,000. | |||
| 05/21/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated while her daughter drove 65mph she heard a grinding noise and found that the fuel tank separated, and the fuel was spilling. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic whom found the fuel tank straps corroded. the vin information was not available. the vehicle has not been repaired. the binghamton fire and police department was present; the police report was available upon request. the failure and the current miles was 110,000. li | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 105000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact was driving a moderate speeds when the fuel tank strap fractured and caused the fuel tank to drag. the contact stated that by the time he was able to stop the vehicle, a hole was created in the fuel tank and caused a leak. the contact had the vehicle towed to their personal mechanic for repairs. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 105,000. | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 105000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated the front strap broke on the vehicles fuel tank. the contact was driving when the failure occurred and by the time were able to pull to the side of the road, a hole was created that caused the tank to loose fuel. the contact had the vehicle towed to their mechanic. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages were 105,000.rl | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 186751 | ||
| Gas tank dropped from underneath the truck. the restraining straps broke. the tank was filled with fuel and the tank was destroyed. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 125915 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that one of the straps that hold the fuel tank broke as a result of corrosion. the contact also mentioned that a rope had to be attached in order to temporarily hold the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who referred her to nhtsa. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,915. | |||
| 05/10/2010 | 135000 | ||
| The fuel tank and fuel tank straps were badly rusted and the fuel tank was leaking. moisture and dirt was accumulating inside the strap causing it to rust. | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 186751 | ||
| Gas tank dropped from underneath the truck. the restraining straps broke. the tank was filled with fuel and the tank was destroyed. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 125915 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that one of the straps that hold the fuel tank broke as a result of corrosion. the contact also mentioned that a rope had to be attached in order to temporarily hold the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who referred her to nhtsa. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,915. pm | |||
| 05/10/2010 | 135000 | ||
| The fuel tank and fuel tank straps were badly rusted and the fuel tank was leaking. moisture and dirt was accumulating inside the strap causing it to rust. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 184000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact was driving 5 mph and traveled over a speed bump when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. there was minimal fuel spillage. the fuel straps were rusted and corroded yet the front strap was the only one that fractured. the vehicle was repaired by the contact at a cost of $200. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 184,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 186751 | ||
| Gas tank dropped from underneath the truck. the restraining straps broke. the tank was filled with fuel and the tank was destroyed. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 125915 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that one of the straps that hold the fuel tank broke as a result of corrosion. the contact also mentioned that a rope had to be attached in order to temporarily hold the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who referred her to nhtsa. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,915. pm | |||
| 05/10/2010 | 135000 | ||
| The fuel tank and fuel tank straps were badly rusted and the fuel tank was leaking. moisture and dirt was accumulating inside the strap causing it to rust. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 184000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact was driving 5 mph and traveled over a speed bump when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. there was minimal fuel spillage. the fuel straps were rusted and corroded yet the front strap was the only one that fractured. the vehicle was repaired by the contact at a cost of $200. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 184,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 186751 | ||
| Gas tank dropped from underneath the truck. the restraining straps broke. the tank was filled with fuel and the tank was destroyed. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 125915 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. the contact stated that one of the straps that hold the fuel tank broke as a result of corrosion. the contact also mentioned that a rope had to be attached in order to temporarily hold the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who referred her to nhtsa. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 125,915. pm | |||
| 05/10/2010 | 135000 | ||
| The fuel tank and fuel tank straps were badly rusted and the fuel tank was leaking. moisture and dirt was accumulating inside the strap causing it to rust. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 184000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 5 mph and he went over a speed bump the fuel tank fall to the ground. there was a little fuel spill. the straps was rusted and corroded. the front strap was the only one broke. the fuel was drained out and the vehicle was repaired by the contact at a cost of $200... the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 184,000....mw | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 121100 | ||
| One of the metal straps holding on the gas tank has rusted and broken off. the gas take is unstable and tilted. the other metal strap is rusted but not broken yet. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 184000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 5 mph and he went over a speed bump the fuel tank fall to the ground. there was a little fuel spill. the straps was rusted and corroded. the front strap was the only one broke. the fuel was drained out and the vehicle was repaired by the contact at a cost of $200... the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 184,000....mw | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 121100 | ||
| One of the metal straps holding on the gas tank has rusted and broken off. the gas take is unstable and tilted. the other metal strap is rusted but not broken yet. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 174000 | ||
| I have a ford f-150 pickup truck 1999 and last week the gas tand fell off. my mechanic said that the straps holding the tand were rusted through. when the tank fell it also took out the brake lines and i had no brakes. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 121100 | ||
| One of the metal straps holding on the gas tank has rusted and broken off. the gas take is unstable and tilted. the other metal strap is rusted but not broken yet. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 174000 | ||
| I have a ford f-150 pickup truck 1999 and last week the gas tand fell off. my mechanic said that the straps holding the tand were rusted through. when the tank fell it also took out the brake lines and i had no brakes. | |||
| 05/09/2011 | 121100 | ||
| One of the metal straps holding on the gas tank has rusted and broken off. the gas take is unstable and tilted. the other metal strap is rusted but not broken yet. | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 174000 | ||
| I have a ford f-150 pickup truck 1999 and last week the gas tand fell off. my mechanic said that the straps holding the tand were rusted through. when the tank fell it also took out the brake lines and i had no brakes. | |||
| 04/19/2011 | 200000 | ||
| Took our f150 ford in for an oil change and to check everything out. found that one gas tank strap was rusted all the way thru and the other one was almost rusted thru. not very safe@ | |||
| 04/07/2011 | 101014 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. when the contact attempted to slow down for a traffic light the fuel tank separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test and confirmed that the gasoline tank straps were corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer replaced the gasoline tank, straps, and hoses. the failure and the current miles were 101,014. | |||
| 04/07/2011 | 101014 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. while the contact attempted to slow down for the traffic light the fuel tank separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer whom performed a diagnosed. the failure was locate at gas tank straps was corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the dealer replaced the gas tank, straps, and hoses. the failure and the current miles was 101,014. li | |||
| 02/02/2011 | 200000 | ||
| 1999 fuel tank strap rusted apart and fuel tank fill nozzle became loose when straps let go and fuel began coming out. | |||
| 06/27/2003 | 100 | 05/30/2001 | |
| I bought the 99 f-150 used. i've owned it for 2 years and in those two years spent over 3000 dollars repairing it. i cant handle the thought of keeping a truck that cost so much in repairs. and now the dealer tells me i need a new transmission. this is one week after i spent over 500 replacing the spark plugs, fuel filter, and getting the fuel injectors cleaned. i have only 58,000 miles on the thing and was told by the dealer that the plugs don't need to be touched for 100,000 miles. well it was missing and that was the problem. the truck slams into gear between 1 and 2, and now the problem is my transmission is bad. at 58,000 miles? and i've never even towed anything. just regular wear and tear? i think these trucks must be lemons. after i get the transmission fixed, i'll have spent $5,600 in a two year span. i have to sell it because the repairs are more than the payment. i guess that's why it was sold to me when it was only two years. old. *nlm | |||
| 09/19/1999 | 2 | 07/13/1999 | |
| Truck was unstable with cause unknown by dealership. owner has taken vehicle in for corrective action several times, however nothing has changed. vehicle vibrates excessively when at idle with rpm gauge fluctuating up/down. *ak consumer states that the engine runs rough, oil level dropped and there was a clicking noise in which the dealer replaced the fan blade and fan clutch. rear brakes experienced grinding, dealer applied a silencer to the front and rear brake pads. consumer has experienced several problems with the a/c and heater, problems still exists. vehicle uses a lot of gas, idles rough and experiences small hesitation upon acceleration. vehicle kicks into gear. vehicle drifts to the right, while driving at higher speeds, vehicle and steering wheel vibrate. driver side rear view mirror rattles when closing door, when everything is closed there is an outside noise, dealer resealed the windshield. when turning on the lights, the clock and a/c are delayed. there is a whining noise when turning steering wheel. window control buttons stick at times, dealer replaced the window switch. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| Engine burned up oil, but was not leaking. would put approximately 2 quarts of engine oil in vehicle. this caused engine to smoke. took vehicle to mechanic who failed to locate the cause of the problem. took vehicle to another dealership & mechanic claimed o ring seals may have caused the problem. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - FUEL RAIL | |||
| 10/12/2005 | 43518 | 1 | 11/27/1998 |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. the high pressure fuel rail on the engine rusted very badly. the contact just noticed this problem yesterday, the vehicle was purchased brand new, and it has low mileage. the dealership told him that he should probably file a complaint; but they have not looked at the vehicle yet. the vehicle was purchased november 27, 1998. *ak update 11/15/05. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 07/27/2000 | |||
| There was a strong exhaust smell in vehicle. a small part that allowed air to enter vehicle, had a plastic door. part in this vehicle it was warped, never closed. dealer ordered new part which was also warped. dealer ordered more parts, all were defective. ford representative stated there was no remedy.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 06/12/2000 | |||
| Fuel was moving from 1 tank to the other, causing spillage. recall was issued & taken care of by the original owner. manufacturer would not acknowledge repairing the problem for the second time. consumer purchased the kit pertaining to the recall & put part on & had a repair shop to do the rest. *ak *ml | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| Front gas tank leaks some fuel, there is a recall already for this proble , but this vehicle not included. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 01/28/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Driving home from work and heard loud scraping and then smelled gas. pulled over to find gas tank dragging on the ground with gas leaking out of tank. had it towed home. had to replace gas tank,hoses,vent and both tank straps. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/12/2005 | 105000 | 1 | 07/15/2001 |
| Consumer was able to smell strong gasoline odors while pulling out of the parking lot. after parking the vehicle onto the driveway consumer noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. consumer found that the fuel heater rail failed, and needed to be replaced. consumer went to the dealer to purchase the part, and replaced the part himself.*ak | |||