Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V385000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/20/1995 to 08/04/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1100000 | 09/12/2011 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/29/2011 | 08/01/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. any repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 16, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. ford's recall campaign number is 11s21 | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | 08/19/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion | 11V385000 | |
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).if one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.in some cases the weight of the tank sufficiently strained the hoses and fittings and caused separation and subsequent fuel leaks from those connections.the fire hazard created by leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.corrosion of the straps appears to be caused by prolonged exposure to road deicers, frequently road salt, used to treat snow or ice covered roads.states in which large quantities of deicers are applied to roads during the winter season (salt belt states) account for the predominant portion of strap failures.vehicles in these salt belt states are prone to experience corrosion related failures more frequently and earlier in a vehicle | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | ||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | 08/19/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion | 11V385000 | |
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).if one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.in some cases the weight of the tank sufficiently strained the hoses and fittings and caused separation and subsequent fuel leaks from those connections.the fire hazard created by leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.corrosion of the straps appears to be caused by prolonged exposure to road deicers, frequently road salt, used to treat snow or ice covered roads.states in which large quantities of deicers are applied to roads during the winter season (salt belt states) account for the predominant portion of strap failures.vehicles in these salt belt states are prone to experience corrosion related failures more frequently and earlier in a vehicle | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | ||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| Odi has received 32 complaints alleging corrosion of the straps supporting the fuel tank.in all but four of the complaints, either one or both straps broke allowing the tank to drop from the frame and either drag along the ground or completely detach from the vehicle.in six of the complaints, fuel spilled when the tank dropped or detached.there have been no fires or injuries alleged in these incidents. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | 08/19/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion | 11V385000 | |
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).if one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.in some cases the weight of the tank sufficiently strained the hoses and fittings and caused separation and subsequent fuel leaks from those connections.the fire hazard created by leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.corrosion of the straps appears to be caused by prolonged exposure to road deicers, frequently road salt, used to treat snow or ice covered roads.states in which large quantities of deicers are applied to roads during the winter season (salt belt states) account for the predominant portion of strap failures.vehicles in these salt belt states are prone to experience corrosion related failures more frequently and earlier in a vehicle | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | ||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | 08/19/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion | 11V385000 | |
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and fail (break or separate).if one strap fails, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.in some cases the weight of the tank sufficiently strained the hoses and fittings and caused separation and subsequent fuel leaks from those connections.the fire hazard created by leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.corrosion of the straps appears to be caused by prolonged exposure to road deicers, frequently road salt, used to treat snow or ice covered roads.states in which large quantities of deicers are applied to roads during the winter season (salt belt states) account for the predominant portion of strap failures.vehicles in these salt belt states are prone to experience corrosion related failures more frequently and earlier in a vehicle | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | 05/23/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | ||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| EA11006 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/04/2011 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| One or both of the steel straps holding up the fuel tank and attaching it to the truck frame can corrode and break.if one strap breaks, the tank may tilt and drop and possibly contact the road surface.if both straps break, the entire tank may drop to the road.if either failure occurs while the vehicle is being driven, contact with the road can abrade the tank and create a hole from which gasoline can spill.when the tank drops, it remains attached to the vehicle only by the fuel filler hose and/or supply lines, or in rare instances, by the skid plate, if present.this raises the possibility that the weight of the dropped tank could sufficiently strain the hoses and fittings to cause separation and fuel leaks between those components.the fire hazard created by the leaking gasoline is increased by the possible presence of sparks created by the metal tank being dragged along the road.the sparks could ignite the escaped fuel.odi has included in its incident counts reports it has received from consumers and reports provided by ford in which either the complaint involved confirmed strap corrosion or odi's investigation yielded information that strongly suggests the subject defect as the cause of the reported problem.among the incidents reported to nhtsa or ford, 243 involved the fuel tank dropping below the vehicle and/or dragging on the ground, 95 involved fuel leakage, and nine included reports of sparks from the tank being dragged on the road.odi has received one report of strap failure in which the leaking fuel ignited but self-extinguished.ford reported another incident in which the leaking fuel ignited and the resultant fire destroyed the vehicle.there have been no injuries associated with these incidents.odi has received reports of corrosion induced tank strap failures with other model year f-150 vehicles.odi is upgrading this investigation to further investigate the frequency, severity and scope of this problem. | ||||||
| PE10036 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/07/2010 | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | |||
| Odi has received 32 complaints alleging corrosion of the straps supporting the fuel tank.in all but four of the complaints, either one or both straps broke allowing the tank to drop from the frame and either drag along the ground or completely detach from the vehicle.in six of the complaints, fuel spilled when the tank dropped or detached.there have been no fires or injuries alleged in these incidents. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated the front fuel tank was leaking due to corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 170,00 and the current mileage was 182,000. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated the front fuel tank was leaking due to corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 170,00 and the current mileage was 182,000. rvk | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f250 sd. the contact state the vehicle front fuel tank was leaking due to corrosion. the vehicle was taken to the dealer advised the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 170,00 and the current mileage was 182,000. li | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 170000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the fuel tank was hanging on by one of its straps. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured and the second strap was corroded. the contact repaired the straps himself. the vehicle was eventually taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the manufacturer was also notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 170,000. sm. | |||
| 03/29/2012 | 139429 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the fuel tank straps fractured and the fuel tank detached from the vehicle abnormally. the fuel tank crashed and spilled nineteen gallons of fuel onto the ground. a hazmat team was notified to assist with the clean-up and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who replaced the fuel tank, sensors, the fuel tank straps and the fuel tank hoses. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) due to the state the contact resided. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 139,429. kmj | |||
| 04/05/2012 | 206000 | ||
| Noticed gas poring from tank as i was refilling.looked under to see strap rotted and broken.scheduled to have strap fixed fri 4/6/12 but from what i read,they wont fix leak caused by strap.so tank will continue to leak, | |||
| 03/29/2012 | 139429 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the two straps that held the fuel tank broke causing it to crash to the ground. the fuel tank broke spilling nineteen gallons on fuel on the ground and the hazmat team was notified. the vehicle was towed to the mechanic shop who replaced the fuel tank, the sensors, the straps and the hoses at the expense of $1,100 to the contact. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was a recall but not in the state of nebraska. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 139,429. mw | |||
| 04/05/2012 | 206000 | ||
| Noticed gas poring from tank as i was refilling.looked under to see strap rotted and broken.scheduled to have strap fixed fri 4/6/12 but from what i read,they wont fix leak caused by strap.so tank will continue to leak, | |||
| 03/29/2012 | 139429 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the two straps that held the fuel tank broke causing it to crash to the ground. the fuel tank broke spilling nineteen gallons on fuel on the ground and the hazmat team was notified. the vehicle was towed to the mechanic shop who replaced the fuel tank, the sensors, the straps and the hoses at the expense of $1,100 to the contact. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was a recall but not in the state of nebraska. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 139,429. mw | |||
| 04/05/2012 | 206000 | ||
| Noticed gas poring from tank as i was refilling.looked under to see strap rotted and broken.scheduled to have strap fixed fri 4/6/12 but from what i read,they wont fix leak caused by strap.so tank will continue to leak, | |||
| 03/29/2012 | 139429 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 40 mph the two straps that held the fuel tank broke causing it to crash to the ground. the fuel tank broke spilling nineteen gallons on fuel on the ground and the hazmat team was notified. the vehicle was towed to the mechanic shop who replaced the fuel tank, the sensors, the straps and the hoses at the expense of $1,100 to the contact. the manufacturer was notified who stated there was a recall but not in the state of nebraska. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. the manufacturer offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 139,429. mw | |||
| 04/05/2012 | 206000 | ||
| Noticed gas poring from tank as i was refilling.looked under to see strap rotted and broken.scheduled to have strap fixed fri 4/6/12 but from what i read,they wont fix leak caused by strap.so tank will continue to leak, | |||
| 02/02/2012 | 81000 | ||
| The dealer repaired the fuel straps under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), but the defective straps created a hole in the fuel tank and caused a fuel leak. both the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs because the fuel tank was not included in the recall. the fuel tank was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileages were 81000 | |||
| 02/13/2012 | 231969 | ||
| After replacement of the fuel tank straps per campaign number 11v385000, i found that when i was refueling the gasoline was pouring out from under the car at about 1.5 gallons. went back to the dealer because i the problem wasn't present till the straps were replaced. i was told i needed a new fuel filler neck which was not covered by the original recall, so i went to private shop for a less expensive repair. upon inspection in replacing the fuel filler neck, my mechanic notified me that i also needed a new gas tank because of corrosion of both the filler neck and the tank. this tank strap recall cost me more in parts and labor than the straps alone cost ford. would i have been better off letting the tank drop and catch on fire in my fully covered 1997 vehicle? the insurance money alone would've gotten me a better vehicle, but i love my truck! hoping enough complaints will initiate and investigation and recall so i can get my reimbursement. for now, i will hold onto the old tank and all the parts in case i need proof of problem. | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated that the fuel straps were corroded. the dealer was unable to perform the recall remedy due to the severity of the corrosion on the fuel tank straps. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall repair and was advised that the manufacturer the fuel tank mount would have to be repaired at the contact's expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 150,000. kmj | |||
| 02/13/2012 | 231969 | ||
| After replacement of the fuel tank straps per campaign number 11v385000, i found that when i was refueling the gasoline was pouring out from under the car at about 1.5 gallons. went back to the dealer because i the problem wasn't present till the straps were replaced. i was told i needed a new fuel filler neck which was not covered by the original recall, so i went to private shop for a less expensive repair. upon inspection in replacing the fuel filler neck, my mechanic notified me that i also needed a new gas tank because of corrosion of both the filler neck and the tank. this tank strap recall cost me more in parts and labor than the straps alone cost ford. would i have been better off letting the tank drop and catch on fire in my fully covered 1997 vehicle? the insurance money alone would've gotten me a better vehicle, but i love my truck! hoping enough complaints will initiate and investigation and recall so i can get my reimbursement. for now, i will hold onto the old tank and all the parts in case i need proof of problem. | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated after receiving a nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the straps were routed out but the dealer was unable to remedy the vehicle due to the mounts be routed as well. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall. the manufacturer stated the fuel tank mount had to be repaired at the contact's expense. the contact did not repair the fuel tank mount nor was the recalled fuel tank straps remedied. the failure mileage was 150,000. jo | |||
| 02/13/2012 | 231969 | ||
| After replacement of the fuel tank straps per campaign number 11v385000, i found that when i was refueling the gasoline was pouring out from under the car at about 1.5 gallons. went back to the dealer because i the problem wasn't present till the straps were replaced. i was told i needed a new fuel filler neck which was not covered by the original recall, so i went to private shop for a less expensive repair. upon inspection in replacing the fuel filler neck, my mechanic notified me that i also needed a new gas tank because of corrosion of both the filler neck and the tank. this tank strap recall cost me more in parts and labor than the straps alone cost ford. would i have been better off letting the tank drop and catch on fire in my fully covered 1997 vehicle? the insurance money alone would've gotten me a better vehicle, but i love my truck! hoping enough complaints will initiate and investigation and recall so i can get my reimbursement. for now, i will hold onto the old tank and all the parts in case i need proof of problem. | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated after receiving a nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the straps were routed out but the dealer was unable to remedy the vehicle due to the mounts be routed as well. the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall. the manufacturer stated the fuel tank mount had to be repaired at the contact's expense. the contact did not repair the fuel tank mount nor was the recalled fuel tank straps remedied. the failure mileage was 150,000. jo | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 170000 | ||
| I own a 1997 ford f150 in which i noticed gas leaking as i would fill the tank. i first noticed it in july and it progressively got worse. i heard that ford was soon sending out a recall for replacing gas tank straps on vehicles such as mine. so i waited until a recall was sent to me before attempting to address a fix on the leak. when i took my f150 to the ford service mechanics in october, i was informed that it was the filler neck for the tank that was corroded and that this was not part of the recall. they could replace the straps, but one of the straps was by the skid plate and it would do no good to replace that one, as the skid plate was holding the tank, and the other strap was not in bad condition. i would have to pay for the replacement of the filler tank on my own without coverage from ford. and....by the way....the filler neck is no longer manufactured, so the ford service group would have to order another component and do some fabrication to replace my filler neck. i asked the service tech why my gas tank wasn't corroded, nor were the straps very corroded, buy my filler neck, which was up under the truck box body was the part that was corroded and leaking. this was clealy a safety hazard, but not covered as a defect by ford.the tech gave me his opinion that there was a design flaw for my particular model in relation to the wheel well, such that when driving through snow and salt, the tires would overspray snow and salt up under the wheel well and onto holding areas around the filler neck, in which, after time, salt corroded the metal and caused the corrosion and leaking. i believe that ford is at fault for this design issue and had created a safety hazard and should be held responsible for the replacement of the filler neck. i was told that i needed to fix the filler neck, that i should file a complaint, and that i should hold onto my receipts. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 112000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that he received a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). after taking his vehicle into the dealer, they advised him that the fuel tank was rusted and had started to leak. they refused to do any repairs to the vehicle. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 112,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 07/01/2011 | 170000 | ||
| I own a 1997 ford f150 in which i noticed gas leaking as i would fill the tank. i first noticed it in july and it progressively got worse. i heard that ford was soon sending out a recall for replacing gas tank straps on vehicles such as mine. so i waited until a recall was sent to me before attempting to address a fix on the leak. when i took my f150 to the ford service mechanics in october, i was informed that it was the filler neck for the tank that was corroded and that this was not part of the recall. they could replace the straps, but one of the straps was by the skid plate and it would do no good to replace that one, as the skid plate was holding the tank, and the other strap was not in bad condition. i would have to pay for the replacement of the filler tank on my own without coverage from ford. and....by the way....the filler neck is no longer manufactured, so the ford service group would have to order another component and do some fabrication to replace my filler neck. i asked the service tech why my gas tank wasn't corroded, nor were the straps very corroded, buy my filler neck, which was up under the truck box body was the part that was corroded and leaking. this was clealy a safety hazard, but not covered as a defect by ford.the tech gave me his opinion that there was a design flaw for my particular model in relation to the wheel well, such that when driving through snow and salt, the tires would overspray snow and salt up under the wheel well and onto holding areas around the filler neck, in which, after time, salt corroded the metal and caused the corrosion and leaking. i believe that ford is at fault for this design issue and had created a safety hazard and should be held responsible for the replacement of the filler neck. i was told that i needed to fix the filler neck, that i should file a complaint, and that i should hold onto my receipts. | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 112000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that he received a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). after taking his vehicle into the dealer they advised him that the fuel tank was rusted as well and had started to leak. they had refused to do any repairs to the vehicle. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 112,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 143000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and contacted the dealer to secure an appointment fro recall repairs. the dealer then advised that they were only servicing those vehicles that had experienced the failure described in the recall. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired under the recall. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 143,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 112000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that he received a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). after taking his vehicle into the dealer they advised him that the fuel tank was rusted as well and had started to leak. they had refused to do any repairs to the vehicle. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 112,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 143000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and contacted the dealer to secure an appointment fro recall repairs. the dealer then advised that they were only servicing those vehicles that had experienced the failure described in the recall. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired under the recall. the failure and the current mileages were approximately 143,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 09/08/2011 | 143000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that he received a recall in regards nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). after contacting the dealer back in september they advised him they were only repairing the vehicles that have already experienced the failure. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 143,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 260000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel straps were corroded and caused the fuel tank to corrode and leak. the dealer advised the contact that the fuel tank would not be replaced under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 260,000. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 260000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel straps were corroded and caused the fuel tank to corrode and leak. the dealer advised the contact that the fuel tank would not be replaced under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 260,000. kmj | |||
| 11/07/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while parked, the contact smelled an odor of fuel and noticed fuel leakage near the driver's side fuel tank strap, which was completely fractured. the fuel tank was damaged due to the faulty fuel tank straps. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting); however the contact stated that the fuel tank replacement should also be included in the recall. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired under the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. | |||
| 11/07/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while parked, the contact smelled an odor of fuel and noticed fuel leakage near the driver's side fuel tank strap, which was completely fractured. the fuel tank was damaged due to the faulty fuel tank straps. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting); however the contact stated that the fuel tank replacement should also be included in the recall. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired under the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 11/07/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while parked, the contact smelled an odor of fuel and noticed fuel leakage near the driver's side fuel tank strap which completely fractured. the fuel tank was damaged due to the faulty fuel tank straps. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting); however the contact stated the fuel tank replacement should be included in the recall. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired under the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was unavailable. js | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that both fuel tank straps fractured and caused damage to the fuel tank filler neck. the vehicle was recently repaired under nhtsa campaign id 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. the dealer and manufacturer refused to replace the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. kmj | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated both fuel tank straps fractured and he noticed while refueling the defect caused damage to the fuel tank filler neck. the vehicle was recently repaired under the recall associated with the nhtsa campaign id 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. the dealer and manufacturer refused to replace the fuel tank. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. js | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that when she attempted to refuel the vehicle, fuel would leak out onto the ground. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 168,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 113628 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and was repaired. after the repair, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking near the rear strap of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician advised that the fuel tank was not covered under the recall. the contact stated that the corroded straps fractured was what caused the failure and the manufacturer should replace the fuel tank as well. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,628. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that when she attempted to refuel the vehicle, fuel would leak out onto the ground. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 168,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 113628 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and was repaired. after the repair, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking near the rear strap of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician advised that the fuel tank was not covered under the recall. the contact stated that the corroded straps fractured was what caused the failure and the manufacturer should replace the fuel tank as well. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,628. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 168000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that when she attempted to refuel the vehicle, fuel would leak out onto the ground. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and the failure mileages were 168,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 113628 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and was repaired. after the repair, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking near the rear strap of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician advised that the fuel tank was not covered under the recall. the contact stated that the corroded straps fractured was what caused the failure and the manufacturer should replace the fuel tank as well. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,628. kmj | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 239000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while refueling, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear fuel tank strap was fractured due to corrosion and approximately one gallon of fuel spilled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and would be repaired. after the recall repair, the contact noticed fuel continued to leak from the fuel tank neck. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the technician stated that the fuel tank neck was fractured. the technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced but was not covered under the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 239,000. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 113628 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and was repaired. after the repair the contact noticed fuel leaking near the rear strap of the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician stated the fuel tank was not covered under the recall and would not be repaired. the contact stated the corroded straps fractured the fuel tank and the manufacturer should replace the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 113,628. ds | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 239000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while refueling, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear fuel tank strap was fractured due to corrosion and approximately one gallon of fuel spilled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and would be repaired. after the recall repair, the contact noticed fuel continued to leak from the fuel tank neck. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the technician stated that the fuel tank neck was fractured. the technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced but was not covered under the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 239,000. | |||
| 10/26/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the rusted straps also contributed to the corroding of the fuel tank, creating holes in the tank. the contact was also informed that repairs to the fuel tank were not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 126,000. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 239000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while refueling, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the rear fuel tank strap was fractured due to corrosion and approximately one gallon of fuel spilled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated that the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and would be repaired. after the recall repair, the contact noticed fuel continued to leak from the fuel tank neck. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer but the technician stated that the fuel tank neck was fractured. the technician stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced but was not covered under the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 239,000. kmj | |||
| 10/26/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the rusted straps also contributed to the corroding of the fuel tank, creating holes in the tank. the contact was also informed that repairs to the fuel tank were not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 126,000. | |||
| 10/24/2011 | 239000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while fueling the vehicle the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the contact inspected the vehicle and stated the rear fuel tank strap had fractured due to corrosion and about a 1 gallon of fuel leaked. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the technician stated the vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and would be repaired. after the recall repair was performed the contact noticed fuel continued to leak from the fuel tank neck. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. the technician stated the fuel tank neck was fractured causing fuel the to leak. the technician stated the fuel tank would have to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 239,000. ds | |||
| 10/26/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the rusted straps also contributed to the corroding of the fuel tank, creating holes in the tank. the contact was also informed that repairs to the fuel tank were not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 126,000. kmj | |||
| 10/23/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact received nhtsa recall notice 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and the recall was repaired by the dealer. approximately two weeks later, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was leaking. the dealer was notified of the failure; however, they did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 10/26/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the rusted straps also contributed to the corroding of the fuel tank, creating holes in the tank. the contact was also informed that repairs to the fuel tank were not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 126,000. sm. | |||
| 10/23/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact received nhtsa recall notice 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and the recall was repaired by the dealer. approximately two weeks later, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was leaking. the dealer was notified of the failure; however, they did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileage was 150,000. rvk | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 11612 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. after inspecting the vehicle, the dealer advised that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. the contact called manufacturer to complain about the dealer not having the parts and the manufacturer advised that the dealer should have the parts readily available. the dealer then stated that the manufacturer had to send the parts in order for the recall to be completed. the manufacturer sent the parts for the recall. the failure mileage was 11,612. kmj | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 116000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact received nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired where he was informed that the fuel tank was leaking gasoline which included the one hundred dollars that was placed into the tank the previous day. the dealer advised the contact that the tank needed to be replaced; however, they would not cover the cost since it was not a part of the recall. the manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileage was 116,000. rvk | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 11612 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after receiving notification of nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. after inspecting the vehicle, the dealer advised that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. the contact called manufacturer to complain about the dealer not having the parts and the manufacturer advised that the dealer should have the parts readily available. the dealer then stated that the manufacturer had to send the parts in order for the recall to be completed. the manufacturer sent the parts for the recall. the failure mileage was 11,612. kmj | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 116000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact received nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired where he was informed that the fuel tank was leaking gasoline which included the one hundred dollars that was placed into the tank the previous day. the dealer advised the contact that the tank needed to be replaced; however, they would not cover the cost since it was not a part of the recall. the manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileage was 116,000. rvk | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 11612 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated after receiving a nhtsa campaign i.d. 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated after inspecting the vehicle the parts for the recall were not available. the contact called manufacturer to complain about the dealer not having the parts and the manufacturer stated the dealer should have parts. the dealer spoke to the manufacturer and the dealer stated the manufacturer has to send the parts in order for the recall to be completed. the manufacturer did send the parts for the recall. the contact stated this is a safety issue that could result in a crash and/or fire. the failure mileage 11,612. jo | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 116000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact received nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired where he was informed that the fuel tank was leaking gasoline which included the one hundred dollars that was placed into the tank the previous day. the dealer advised the contact that the tank needed to be replaced; however, they would not cover the cost since it was not a part of the recall. the manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileage was 116,000. rvk | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 116000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact received nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs where he was informed that the fuel tank was leaking gas which included the one hundred dollars that was placed into the tank the previous day. the dealer advised the contact that the tank needed to be replaced; however, they would not cover the cost since it was not apart of the recall. the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were 116,000. bw | |||
| 10/06/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank straps were rusted and broke, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle and split open. the dealer informed the contact that repairs to the fuel tank would not be covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system: gasoline storage: tank assembly: mounting). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and the current mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 162000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph, a strong gasoline fuel odor emitted inside of the vehicle. the contact noticed a rapid decrease in the fuel level displayed on the fuel gauge. there was a recall related to the recall defect under nhtsa campaign 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for the recall repair. the fuel tank was damaged as a result to corrosion and the dealer stated the owner would be responsible for the repair expense. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 162,000. kmj | |||
| 10/06/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank straps were rusted and broke, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle and split open. the dealer informed the contact that repairs to the fuel tank would not be covered under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system: gasoline storage: tank assembly: mounting). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage and the current mileage was 150,000. kmj | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 162000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph, a strong gasoline fuel odor emitted inside of the vehicle. the contact noticed a rapid decrease in the fuel level displayed on the fuel gauge. there was a recall related to the recall defect under nhtsa campaign 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for the recall repair. the fuel tank was damaged as a result to corrosion and the dealer stated the owner would be responsible for the repair expense. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 162,000. kmj | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated after receiving a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), the vehicle was repaired. she noticed that there was a leak coming from the vehicle along with a strong odor after the recall repair was performed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised her that there was a leak in the fuel tank where the old straps were removed. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 10/06/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the straps to the fuel tank on the vehicle broke and the gas tank dropped and split open. the dealer informed the caller that the tank would not be covered under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system: gasoline storage: tank assembly: mounting) for the fuel straps. the contact feels this is a safety issue because the fuel tank was damaged by the same rust from the straps. the failure mileage and current mileage was 150,000.rl | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 162000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. the contact noticed a rapid decrease in the fuel level displayed on the fuel gauge. there was a recall related to the recall defect under nhtsa campaign 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for the recall repair. the fuel tank was damaged as a result to corrosion and the dealer stated the owner would be responsible for the repair expense. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 162,000. js | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated after receiving a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), the vehicle was repaired. she noticed that there was a leak coming from the vehicle along with a strong odor after the recall repair was performed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised her that there was a leak in the fuel tank where the old straps were removed. the manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 244000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle, damaging the filler neck. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the fuel straps under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting), but the dealer advised that the fuel tank and filler neck were not included in the recall repair and would be at the owner's expense. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact to keep the receipts for the repairs at his expense and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 244,000. kmj | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 54782 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while parked, the contact noticed that the front fuel tank strap was detached from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated the front fuel tank strap had fractured due to corrosion and the rear strap was severally corroded and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 54,782. kmj | |||
| 10/06/2011 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the straps to the fuel tank on the vehicle broke and the gas tank dropped and split open. the dealer informed the caller that the tank would not be covered under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system: gasoline storage: tank assembly: mounting) for the fuel straps. the contact feels this is a safety issue because the fuel tank was damaged by the same rust from the straps. the failure mileage and current mileage was 150,000.rl | |||
| 09/15/2011 | 162000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph a strong odor of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. the contact noticed a rapid decrease in the fuel level displayed on the fuel gauge. there was a recall related to the recall defect under nhtsa campaign 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for the recall repair. the fuel tank was damaged as a result to corrosion and the dealer stated the owner would be responsible for the repair expense. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 162,000. js | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after recieving a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). once the vehicle was repaired she noticed that there was a leak coming from the vehicle along with a strong odor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that there was a leak in the fuel tank where the old straps were removed from. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle has not been repaired for the fuel tank. the failure and current mileages were approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 244000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle, damaging the filler neck. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the fuel straps under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting), but the dealer advised that the fuel tank and filler neck were not included in the recall repair and would be at the owner's expense. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact to keep the receipts for the repairs at his expense and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 244,000. kmj | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 54782 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while parked, the contact noticed that the front fuel tank strap was detached from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated the front fuel tank strap had fractured due to corrosion and the rear strap was severally corroded and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that could have been related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 54,782. kmj | |||
| 10/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after recieving a recall in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). once the vehicle was repaired she noticed that there was a leak coming from the vehicle along with a strong odor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that there was a leak in the fuel tank where the old straps were removed from. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle has not been repaired for the fuel tank. the failure and current mileages were approximately 90,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 244000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel straps snapped causing the fuel tank to fall to the ground and also broke the filler neck. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the fuel straps under the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. but the dealer stated the fuel tank and filler neck was not included in the recall repair. the repaired of $600 was at the owners expense for the fuel tank and filler neck. the manufacturer was notified who stated he should hold on to the receipt. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 244,000. mw | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 54782 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while parked the contact noticed the front fuel tank strap had detached from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated the front fuel tank strap had fractured due to corrosion and the rear strap was severally corroded and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 54,782. ds | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 244000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel straps snapped causing the fuel tank to fall to the ground and also broke the filler neck. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the fuel straps under the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. but the dealer stated the fuel tank and filler neck was not included in the recall repair. the repaired of $600 was at the owners expense for the fuel tank and filler neck. the manufacturer was notified who stated he should hold on to the receipt. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 244,000. mw | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 54782 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while parked the contact noticed the front fuel tank strap had detached from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. the technicians stated the front fuel tank strap had fractured due to corrosion and the rear strap was severally corroded and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 54,782. ds | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the fuel tank straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who refused to repair the vehicle due to rust. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 126,000. ## vin failed ## ford f150 1997 ## | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when a loud noise was heard from under the vehicle. the contact then discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and spilled one half gallon of fuel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised him that the tank was severely rusted and that the straps were fractured and corroded as well. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would not repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) because the fuel tank was entirely too corroded to repair. the failure mileage was approximately 122,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 126000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the fuel tank straps fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who refused to repair the vehicle due to rust. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the current and failure mileages were 126,000. kmj ## vin failed ## ford f150 1997 ## | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when a loud noise was heard from under the vehicle. the contact then discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and spilled one half gallon of fuel. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised him that the tank was severely rusted and that the straps were fractured and corroded as well. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would not repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) because the fuel tank was entirely too corroded to repair. the failure mileage was approximately 122,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 08/26/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 1v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). prior to the contact receiving the notice, he had already performed the recall remedy because he had encountered the failure. the failure also caused damage to the fuel tank vent. after discussing the failure with the manufacturer, they agreed to reimburse him for the cost of repairs to the straps but not for the vent. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000. | |||
| 10/05/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph he heard a loud noise come from underneath the vehicle. after pulling to the side of the road he saw that his fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. approximately 1/2 gallon of fuel had spilled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and they advised him that the tank was severely rusted and the straps were fractured and corroded as well. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that they would not repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) beacuse the tank was too corroded. the failure mileage was approximately 122,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 08/26/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 1v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). prior to the contact receiving the notice, he had already performed the recall remedy because he had encountered the failure. the failure also caused damage to the fuel tank vent. after discussing the failure with the manufacturer, they agreed to reimburse him for the cost of repairs to the straps but not for the vent. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000. kmj | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 149000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairing to the fuel tank straps under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) but not for the fuel tank itself. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that the dealer only repair the fuel tank straps and not the fuel tank. the failure mileage was 149,000. kmj | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 241403 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel inlet pipe was leaking fuel at the frame near the fuel tank straps. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) but was advised by the dealer that only the fuel tank straps would be replaced under the recall, not the inlet pipe. the manufacturer was notified who confirmed that they would only cover the fuel tank strap repair and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 241,403. kmj | |||
| 08/26/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after receiveing a recall notice in regards to nhtsa campaign id number 1v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). prior to him receiving the notice he had already replaced the straps on his vehicle that was severely corroded. in additon to the straps being fractured it also had caused damage to the vent of the fuel tank as well. after discussing the failure with the manufacturer they had agreed to reimburse him for the straps but no assistance in regards to his vent. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000. tb | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 149000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairing to the fuel tank straps under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) but not for the fuel tank itself. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that the dealer only repair the fuel tank straps and not the fuel tank. the failure mileage was 149,000. kmj | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 241403 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel inlet pipe was leaking fuel at the frame near the fuel tank straps. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) but was advised by the dealer that only the fuel tank straps would be replaced under the recall, not the inlet pipe. the manufacturer was notified who confirmed that they would only cover the fuel tank strap repair and offered no further assistance. the failure mileage was 241,403. kmj | |||
| 09/19/2011 | 149000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel tank leaked out fuel on to the ground. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairing of the fuel tank straps on a recall, but not the fuel tank. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. the dealer stated he will not be repairing the fuel tank due to no recalls. the manufacturer was notified who stated the dealer only repair the fuel tank straps not the fuel tank. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 149,000. mw | |||
| 03/05/2011 | 241403 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the fuel inlet pipe leaks fuel at the frame where the fuel tank straps held the fuel tank. the fuel inlet pipe needs to be replace and recall but the manufacturer was not including that in the fuel tank straps recall. the recall nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 component: fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting. the dealer was notified who stated they will only replace the fuel tank straps nothing beyond that failure. the manufacturer was notified who also stated they will only cover the fuel tank straps and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 241,403. mw | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 245492 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the dealer refused to repair the defect because the cross member was rusted, causing the fuel tank to hang abnormally. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 245,492. | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 245492 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the dealer refused to repair the defect because the cross member was rusted, causing the fuel tank to hang abnormally. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 245,492. kmj | |||
| 09/29/2011 | 245492 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to have the nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) recall performed on the vehicle. the dealer refused to repair the defect because the cross member had rusted, causing the fuel tank to hang. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to this defect. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 245,492. nw | |||
| 09/24/2011 | 246000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap mount rusted and caused the strap to come through the mount. the fuel tank was hanging by the front strap. took it to the ford dealership for the recall and was informed only the straps were recalled. truck is still at the ford dealership waiting for the recall to be done. this could result in the same outcome as a strap breaking. | |||
| 09/24/2011 | 246000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). the dealer advised that they were unable to perform the recall repairs due to the frame exhibiting excessive rust. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the contact believed that the rust was due to a manufacturing defect. the failure mileage was 246,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 09/24/2011 | 246000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap mount rusted and caused the strap to come through the mount. the fuel tank was hanging by the front strap. took it to the ford dealership for the recall and was informed only the straps were recalled. truck is still at the ford dealership waiting for the recall to be done. this could result in the same outcome as a strap breaking. | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. the contact drove to the side of the road and noticed one of the fuel tank straps was completely corroded. the fuel tank leaked a substantial amount of fuel and in order to resume in operation both of the fuel tank straps were secured temporarily with rope. most recently, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the contact was displeased with the recall repairs because it failed to include the replacement of the fuel tank. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. | |||
| 09/24/2011 | 246000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap mount rusted and caused the strap to come through the mount. the fuel tank was hanging by the front strap. took it to the ford dealership for the recall and was informed only the straps were recalled. truck is still at the ford dealership waiting for the recall to be done. this could result in the same outcome as a strap breaking. | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. the contact drove to the side of the road and noticed one of the fuel tank straps was completely corroded. the fuel tank leaked a substantial amount of fuel and in order to resume in operation both of the fuel tank straps were secured temporarily with rope. most recently, the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the contact was displeased with the recall repairs because it failed to include the replacement of the fuel tank. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact made a previous repair to the rusted fuel tank straps. after the vehicle sat idle for two weeks, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the dealer to have them repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the failure mileage was 87,000. | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 110000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. the contact drove to the side of the road and noticed one of the fuel tank straps completely corroded. the fuel tank leaked a substantial amount of fuel and in order to resume in operation both of the fuel tank straps were secured temporarily with rope. most recent the vehicle was repaired under a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the contact was displeased with the recall because it failed to include the replacement of the fuel tank. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. js | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact made a previous repair to the rusted fuel tank straps. after the vehicle sat idle for two weeks, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the dealer to have them repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the failure mileage was 87,000. | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 110000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. the contact drove to the side of the road and noticed one of the fuel tank straps completely corroded. the fuel tank leaked a substantial amount of fuel and in order to resume in operation both of the fuel tank straps were secured temporarily with rope. most recent the vehicle was repaired under a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the contact was displeased with the recall because it failed to include the replacement of the fuel tank. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. js | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact made a previous repair to the rusted fuel tank straps. after the vehicle sat idle for two weeks, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the dealer to have them repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the failure mileage was 87,000. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact made a previous repair to the rusted fuel tank straps. after the vehicle sat idle for two weeks, the contact noticed fuel leaking from under the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call the dealer to have them repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the failure mileage was 87,000. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 87000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150 with 87000 miles. the contact had made a previous repair to the vehicle of the rusted fuel tank straps. after sitting for two weeks the contact notice fuel leaking from under the vehicle. the manufacturer was contact and told him to call the dealer to have them repair the vehicle. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. bl | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 325000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while refueling the vehicle the contact noticed a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the fuel tank strap was fractured and the vehicle was leaking fuel. the dealer refused to repair the vehicle because the vehicle had a skid plate. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 325,000. kmj | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 124000 | ||
| While fueling my truck i noticed the smell of gasoline, after stepping back and examining the situation, i found that i was leaking gas onto the ground, i took my truck to a local mechanic that found the problem to be a rusted out filler tube, had that replaced and then again went to get gas, again, i had gas leaking to the ground, thinking it may have been an issue with the gas tank straps, that i found to have been recalled, i had those checked, one strap in fact was gone, but since having a skid plate was told no further action to be taken at this time, also while inspecting the straps i was told that i had two leaks on my gas tank, one on top and one at a pinch-weld, at that time i asked that i cant even have my tank replaced because ford has no straps available to replace the new tank with. i am curious as to why this fuel storage system is having such a problem with the components rusting as badly as they are? if there is a problem with the materials used for the straps on the gas tanks, can there be also a problem with the materials to the rest of the fuel system? | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 325000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while refueling the vehicle the contact noticed a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostics where the technician stated that the fuel tank strap was fractured and the vehicle was leaking fuel. the dealer refused to repair the vehicle because the vehicle had a skid plate. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 325,000. kmj | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 124000 | ||
| While fueling my truck i noticed the smell of gasoline, after stepping back and examining the situation, i found that i was leaking gas onto the ground, i took my truck to a local mechanic that found the problem to be a rusted out filler tube, had that replaced and then again went to get gas, again, i had gas leaking to the ground, thinking it may have been an issue with the gas tank straps, that i found to have been recalled, i had those checked, one strap in fact was gone, but since having a skid plate was told no further action to be taken at this time, also while inspecting the straps i was told that i had two leaks on my gas tank, one on top and one at a pinch-weld, at that time i asked that i cant even have my tank replaced because ford has no straps available to replace the new tank with. i am curious as to why this fuel storage system is having such a problem with the components rusting as badly as they are? if there is a problem with the materials used for the straps on the gas tanks, can there be also a problem with the materials to the rest of the fuel system? | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 325000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while fueling the vheicle the contact noticed a fuel leak. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic. the technicians stated the fuel tank strap fractured and the vehicle was leaking fuel. the dealer refused to repair the vehicle because the vehicle has a skid plate . the vheicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage 325,000. ds | |||
| 07/20/2011 | 124000 | ||
| While fueling my truck i noticed the smell of gasoline, after stepping back and examining the situation, i found that i was leaking gas onto the ground, i took my truck to a local mechanic that found the problem to be a rusted out filler tube, had that replaced and then again went to get gas, again, i had gas leaking to the ground, thinking it may have been an issue with the gas tank straps, that i found to have been recalled, i had those checked, one strap in fact was gone, but since having a skid plate was told no further action to be taken at this time, also while inspecting the straps i was told that i had two leaks on my gas tank, one on top and one at a pinch-weld, at that time i asked that i cant even have my tank replaced because ford has no straps available to replace the new tank with. i am curious as to why this fuel storage system is having such a problem with the components rusting as badly as they are? if there is a problem with the materials used for the straps on the gas tanks, can there be also a problem with the materials to the rest of the fuel system? | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 158000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150 4x4. the contact stated gasoline is spilling out from the top of the fuel tank on the vehicle. the contact stated that if they fill the tank gasoline will bounce around and spill out. the contact has taken the vehicle to a mechanic, but they could not find were the fuel is leaking from. the contact feels nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) should include the fuel tank because the tank is leaking from rust on the tank that spread from the rust on the straps. the contact fills the leak may be coming from the filler neck on the vehicle, but it has not been determined. the failure mileage on the vehicle was 158,000.rl | |||
| 08/03/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the straps which held the fuel tank in place broke. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the corrosion of the straps led to a fuel leak. the dealer also informed the contact that the manufacturer would not repair the fuel tank even though it was caused by the corrosion of the straps. the contact stated that the manufacturer informed her that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa recall campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000. sm. | |||
| 08/04/2011 | 158000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150 4x4. the contact stated gasoline is spilling out from the top of the fuel tank on the vehicle. the contact stated that if they fill the tank gasoline will bounce around and spill out. the contact has taken the vehicle to a mechanic, but they could not find were the fuel is leaking from. the contact feels nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) should include the fuel tank because the tank is leaking from rust on the tank that spread from the rust on the straps. the contact fills the leak may be coming from the filler neck on the vehicle, but it has not been determined. the failure mileage on the vehicle was 158,000.rl | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the straps on the fuel tank broke on the vehicle. the dealer stated that the corrosion of the straps have caused a the tank to leak fuel. the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer said they would not repair the fuel tank even though it was caused by the corrosion of the straps. the contact stated the manufacturer informed them the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) the current mileage was 140,000.rl | |||
| 11/22/2009 | 151000 | ||
| I was driving home and heard a loud noise like something dropped or fell. i thought that it might be my exhaust. i was about a 1/2 mile away from home and continued on. i tried to put my truck in the garage and it wouldn't go in, still thinking that it my exhaust, i got out of my truck and discovered that the gas tank had fallen. i then had it towed to our repair garage and they said that the straps had rusted completely off and that the tank had a small leak in it. | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the straps on the fuel tank broke on the vehicle. the dealer stated that the corrosion of the straps have caused a the tank to leak fuel. the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer said they would not repair the fuel tank even though it was caused by the corrosion of the straps. the contact stated the manufacturer informed them the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) the current mileage was 140,000.rl | |||
| 11/22/2009 | 151000 | ||
| I was driving home and heard a loud noise like something dropped or fell. i thought that it might be my exhaust. i was about a 1/2 mile away from home and continued on. i tried to put my truck in the garage and it wouldn't go in, still thinking that it my exhaust, i got out of my truck and discovered that the gas tank had fallen. i then had it towed to our repair garage and they said that the straps had rusted completely off and that the tank had a small leak in it. | |||
| 08/03/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the straps on the fuel tank broke on the vehicle. the dealer stated that the corrosion of the straps have caused a the tank to leak fuel. the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer said they would not repair the fuel tank even though it was caused by the corrosion of the straps. the contact stated the manufacturer informed them the vehicle was included in nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) the current mileage was 140,000.rl | |||
| 11/22/2009 | 151000 | ||
| I was driving home and heard a loud noise like something dropped or fell. i thought that it might be my exhaust. i was about a 1/2 mile away from home and continued on. i tried to put my truck in the garage and it wouldn't go in, still thinking that it my exhaust, i got out of my truck and discovered that the gas tank had fallen. i then had it towed to our repair garage and they said that the straps had rusted completely off and that the tank had a small leak in it. | |||
| 07/31/2011 | 225000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the vehicle was leaking gas, and the gas tank was discovered to have rust. the contact also stated the news reported a possible recall under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), but the contact does not agree with the remedy due to the fact that the gas tank is rusted where the strap is located. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 225,000. rds | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 125831 | ||
| I own a 1997 f150 and as i was driving down the interstate one of the straps on the gas tank snapped, (rusted through) and noticed that the gas tank also has a hole rusted in it and is leaking fuel. have pictures upon request | |||
| 11/22/2009 | 151000 | ||
| I was driving home and heard a loud noise like something dropped or fell. i thought that it might be my exhaust. i was about a 1/2 mile away from home and continued on. i tried to put my truck in the garage and it wouldn't go in, still thinking that it my exhaust, i got out of my truck and discovered that the gas tank had fallen. i then had it towed to our repair garage and they said that the straps had rusted completely off and that the tank had a small leak in it. | |||
| 07/31/2011 | 225000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the vehicle was leaking gas, and the gas tank was discovered to have rust. the contact also stated the news reported a possible recall under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), but the contact does not agree with the remedy due to the fact that the gas tank is rusted where the strap is located. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 225,000. rds | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 125831 | ||
| I own a 1997 f150 and as i was driving down the interstate one of the straps on the gas tank snapped, (rusted through) and noticed that the gas tank also has a hole rusted in it and is leaking fuel. have pictures upon request | |||
| 07/31/2011 | 225000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the vehicle was leaking gas, and the gas tank was discovered to have rust. the contact also stated the news reported a possible recall under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), but the contact does not agree with the remedy due to the fact that the gas tank is rusted where the strap is located. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 225,000. rds | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 125831 | ||
| I own a 1997 f150 and as i was driving down the interstate one of the straps on the gas tank snapped, (rusted through) and noticed that the gas tank also has a hole rusted in it and is leaking fuel. have pictures upon request | |||
| 07/27/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was driven over a bumpy road surface at approximately 20 mph. the vehicle was then taken to be refueled. while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the fuel tank. the contact examined the fuel tank and noticed that one of the straps which held it in place was fractured. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 07/31/2011 | 225000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated the vehicle was leaking gas, and the gas tank was discovered to have rust. the contact also stated the news reported a possible recall under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000(fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), but the contact does not agree with the remedy due to the fact that the gas tank is rusted where the strap is located. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer, and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 225,000. rds | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 125831 | ||
| I own a 1997 f150 and as i was driving down the interstate one of the straps on the gas tank snapped, (rusted through) and noticed that the gas tank also has a hole rusted in it and is leaking fuel. have pictures upon request | |||
| 07/27/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was driven over a bumpy road surface at approximately 20 mph. the vehicle was then taken to be refueled. while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the fuel tank. the contact examined the fuel tank and noticed that one of the straps which held it in place was fractured. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 125831 | ||
| I own a 1997 f150 and as i was driving down the interstate one of the straps on the gas tank snapped, (rusted through) and noticed that the gas tank also has a hole rusted in it and is leaking fuel. have pictures upon request | |||
| 07/27/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was driven over a bumpy road surface at approximately 20 mph. the vehicle was then taken to be refueled. while refueling, fuel began to spill out from the fuel tank. the contact examined the fuel tank and noticed that one of the straps which held it in place was fractured. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 130,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated while when waiting at the gas station his fuel tank had fractured from the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle both straps were severly rusted and had detached. fuel had poured out and it was approximately 2 gallons. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that he would need 2 straps, a tank, and a nozzle. the vehicle was repaired for the nozzle only. the manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 30 to 40 mph the fuel tank to separated from the vehicle the fuel did not spill. the contact inspected the vehicle and found two straps failed due to corrosion causing the fuel tank to fall. the vehicle was towed to the contact home. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was 119,000. li | |||
| 06/22/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated while when waiting at the gas station his fuel tank had fractured from the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle both straps were severly rusted and had detached. fuel had poured out and it was approximately 2 gallons. the vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that he would need 2 straps, a tank, and a nozzle. the vehicle was repaired for the nozzle only. the manufacturer has not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 180,000. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 30 to 40 mph the fuel tank to separated from the vehicle the fuel did not spill. the contact inspected the vehicle and found two straps failed due to corrosion causing the fuel tank to fall. the vehicle was towed to the contact home. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was 119,000. li | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Own a 1997 ford f-150 recently noticed that the gas tank straps have rusted out. the center strap has completely broke in two due to rust corrsion tilting the tank, and causing gas spillage during fueling creating a fire and/or explosive danger. | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 30 to 40 mph the fuel tank to separated from the vehicle the fuel did not spill. the contact inspected the vehicle and found two straps failed due to corrosion causing the fuel tank to fall. the vehicle was towed to the contact home. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was 119,000. li | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Own a 1997 ford f-150 recently noticed that the gas tank straps have rusted out. the center strap has completely broke in two due to rust corrsion tilting the tank, and causing gas spillage during fueling creating a fire and/or explosive danger. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 147000 | ||
| Yesterday 7/15/2011 i pulled into the parking lot of lowes and smelled gas. i found the outside of the gas tank was wet from the top down. i noticed that one of the metal straps that held the tank was broken. it was broken at the point where it turns to go under the tank. it appeared to have rusted through. i purchased large plastic wire ties to hold the tank in place so i could get home safely. i still smelled gas when i arrived at home. | |||
| 07/16/2011 | 119000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 30 to 40 mph the fuel tank to separated from the vehicle the fuel did not spill. the contact inspected the vehicle and found two straps failed due to corrosion causing the fuel tank to fall. the vehicle was towed to the contact home. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and the current miles was 119,000. li | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Own a 1997 ford f-150 recently noticed that the gas tank straps have rusted out. the center strap has completely broke in two due to rust corrsion tilting the tank, and causing gas spillage during fueling creating a fire and/or explosive danger. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 147000 | ||
| Yesterday 7/15/2011 i pulled into the parking lot of lowes and smelled gas. i found the outside of the gas tank was wet from the top down. i noticed that one of the metal straps that held the tank was broken. it was broken at the point where it turns to go under the tank. it appeared to have rusted through. i purchased large plastic wire ties to hold the tank in place so i could get home safely. i still smelled gas when i arrived at home. | |||
| 07/14/2011 | 88000 | ||
| 1997 f-150 ford pick up truck has 2 fuel tank retaining straps that have corroded and one has broken. fuel tank has sustained corrosion to the point where it leaks when filled with fuel. this is a serious concern because if the second strap should brake while the truck is in motion, the tank would drop to the roadway and there would be a chance for sparking and subsequent fire! ... as well as all the inconvenience of getting it repaired. i will have the straps replaced and the tank checked. this apparently is not a current recall item (i asked the local ford deal service person if it was and nothing came up for my vin number), but certainly is a candidate for recall, judging from the responses when one googles on the topic. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 180000 | ||
| Own a 1997 ford f-150 recently noticed that the gas tank straps have rusted out. the center strap has completely broke in two due to rust corrsion tilting the tank, and causing gas spillage during fueling creating a fire and/or explosive danger. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 147000 | ||
| Yesterday 7/15/2011 i pulled into the parking lot of lowes and smelled gas. i found the outside of the gas tank was wet from the top down. i noticed that one of the metal straps that held the tank was broken. it was broken at the point where it turns to go under the tank. it appeared to have rusted through. i purchased large plastic wire ties to hold the tank in place so i could get home safely. i still smelled gas when i arrived at home. | |||
| 07/14/2011 | 88000 | ||
| 1997 f-150 ford pick up truck has 2 fuel tank retaining straps that have corroded and one has broken. fuel tank has sustained corrosion to the point where it leaks when filled with fuel. this is a serious concern because if the second strap should brake while the truck is in motion, the tank would drop to the roadway and there would be a chance for sparking and subsequent fire! ... as well as all the inconvenience of getting it repaired. i will have the straps replaced and the tank checked. this apparently is not a current recall item (i asked the local ford deal service person if it was and nothing came up for my vin number), but certainly is a candidate for recall, judging from the responses when one googles on the topic. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 147000 | ||
| Yesterday 7/15/2011 i pulled into the parking lot of lowes and smelled gas. i found the outside of the gas tank was wet from the top down. i noticed that one of the metal straps that held the tank was broken. it was broken at the point where it turns to go under the tank. it appeared to have rusted through. i purchased large plastic wire ties to hold the tank in place so i could get home safely. i still smelled gas when i arrived at home. | |||
| 07/14/2011 | 88000 | ||
| 1997 f-150 ford pick up truck has 2 fuel tank retaining straps that have corroded and one has broken. fuel tank has sustained corrosion to the point where it leaks when filled with fuel. this is a serious concern because if the second strap should brake while the truck is in motion, the tank would drop to the roadway and there would be a chance for sparking and subsequent fire! ... as well as all the inconvenience of getting it repaired. i will have the straps replaced and the tank checked. this apparently is not a current recall item (i asked the local ford deal service person if it was and nothing came up for my vin number), but certainly is a candidate for recall, judging from the responses when one googles on the topic. | |||
| 07/15/2011 | 147000 | ||
| Yesterday 7/15/2011 i pulled into the parking lot of lowes and smelled gas. i found the outside of the gas tank was wet from the top down. i noticed that one of the metal straps that held the tank was broken. it was broken at the point where it turns to go under the tank. it appeared to have rusted through. i purchased large plastic wire ties to hold the tank in place so i could get home safely. i still smelled gas when i arrived at home. | |||
| 07/14/2011 | 88000 | ||
| 1997 f-150 ford pick up truck has 2 fuel tank retaining straps that have corroded and one has broken. fuel tank has sustained corrosion to the point where it leaks when filled with fuel. this is a serious concern because if the second strap should brake while the truck is in motion, the tank would drop to the roadway and there would be a chance for sparking and subsequent fire! ... as well as all the inconvenience of getting it repaired. i will have the straps replaced and the tank checked. this apparently is not a current recall item (i asked the local ford deal service person if it was and nothing came up for my vin number), but certainly is a candidate for recall, judging from the responses when one googles on the topic. | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 84067 | ||
| Fuel tank found leaking from top while parked in home garage. the shop indicated a large rusted out area around fuel sensor. the tank was not repairable. the straps holding tank had excessive rust and where deemed unsafe and also replaced. this vehicle only has 84,000 miles and is always garaged. this is very poor quality of materials and warrants investigating. | |||
| 06/29/2011 | 129180 | ||
| Truck had been parked for several minutes. with no other external forces other than gravity the fuel tank straps failed and the tank fell to the ground. no damage other than the straps need replacing. could have been disastrous had it happened on the highway. | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 84067 | ||
| Fuel tank found leaking from top while parked in home garage. the shop indicated a large rusted out area around fuel sensor. the tank was not repairable. the straps holding tank had excessive rust and where deemed unsafe and also replaced. this vehicle only has 84,000 miles and is always garaged. this is very poor quality of materials and warrants investigating. | |||
| 06/29/2011 | 129180 | ||
| Truck had been parked for several minutes. with no other external forces other than gravity the fuel tank straps failed and the tank fell to the ground. no damage other than the straps need replacing. could have been disastrous had it happened on the highway. | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 112000 | ||
| I have a ford f150 and gas tank fell off my truck and was draging as i was driving down the road do to the gas strap problem. i think that this is a horible problem. i could have been killed do to the sparks and gas every were | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 84067 | ||
| Fuel tank found leaking from top while parked in home garage. the shop indicated a large rusted out area around fuel sensor. the tank was not repairable. the straps holding tank had excessive rust and where deemed unsafe and also replaced. this vehicle only has 84,000 miles and is always garaged. this is very poor quality of materials and warrants investigating. | |||
| 06/29/2011 | 129180 | ||
| Truck had been parked for several minutes. with no other external forces other than gravity the fuel tank straps failed and the tank fell to the ground. no damage other than the straps need replacing. could have been disastrous had it happened on the highway. | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 112000 | ||
| I have a ford f150 and gas tank fell off my truck and was draging as i was driving down the road do to the gas strap problem. i think that this is a horible problem. i could have been killed do to the sparks and gas every were | |||
| 07/07/2011 | 84067 | ||
| Fuel tank found leaking from top while parked in home garage. the shop indicated a large rusted out area around fuel sensor. the tank was not repairable. the straps holding tank had excessive rust and where deemed unsafe and also replaced. this vehicle only has 84,000 miles and is always garaged. this is very poor quality of materials and warrants investigating. | |||
| 06/29/2011 | 129180 | ||
| Truck had been parked for several minutes. with no other external forces other than gravity the fuel tank straps failed and the tank fell to the ground. no damage other than the straps need replacing. could have been disastrous had it happened on the highway. | |||
| 10/10/2010 | 112000 | ||
| I have a ford f150 and gas tank fell off my truck and was draging as i was driving down the road do to the gas strap problem. i think that this is a horible problem. i could have been killed do to the sparks and gas every were | |||
| 06/28/2011 | |||
| Fuel tank is rusted and the straps rusted and fell off giving the fuel tank no support. | |||
| 02/14/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while driving approximately 55 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. upon reaching her destination, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was partially detached from the vehicle and dragging on the ground. the fuel tank sustained damage, and the contact used a separate strap to reattach the tank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that both straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | |||
| Fuel tank is rusted and the straps rusted and fell off giving the fuel tank no support. | |||
| 02/14/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 55 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. upon reaching the destination, the contact noticed the fuel tank partially detached and was dragging onto the ground. the fuel tank sustained damage, and was temporarily secured with a different type of strap which allowed the vehicle to be driven to an independent mechanic where they informed both fuel tank straps had fractured as a result to rust corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was unavailable. js | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 190000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated both fuel tank straps completely rusted. the fuel tank was not damaged due to the failure and was temporarily secured with another type of metal strap. in addition, the fuel filler neck hose exhibited a crack. the dealer was notified and they informed the fuel filler neck hose was no longer being manufactured. the vehicle had not been repaired. currently there is an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:tank assembly). the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000. js | |||
| 02/14/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 55 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. upon reaching the destination, the contact noticed the fuel tank partially detached and was dragging onto the ground. the fuel tank sustained damage, and was temporarily secured with a different type of strap which allowed the vehicle to be driven to an independent mechanic where they informed both fuel tank straps had fractured as a result to rust corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was unavailable. js | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 190000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated both fuel tank straps completely rusted. the fuel tank was not damaged due to the failure and was temporarily secured with another type of metal strap. in addition, the fuel filler neck hose exhibited a crack. the dealer was notified and they informed the fuel filler neck hose was no longer being manufactured. the vehicle had not been repaired. currently there is an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:tank assembly). the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000. js | |||
| 02/14/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 55 mph, a loud noise emitted from the outside of the vehicle. upon reaching the destination, the contact noticed the fuel tank partially detached and was dragging onto the ground. the fuel tank sustained damage, and was temporarily secured with a different type of strap which allowed the vehicle to be driven to an independent mechanic where they informed both fuel tank straps had fractured as a result to rust corrosion. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the failure mileage was unavailable. js | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 190000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated both fuel tank straps completely rusted. the fuel tank was not damaged due to the failure and was temporarily secured with another type of metal strap. in addition, the fuel filler neck hose exhibited a crack. the dealer was notified and they informed the fuel filler neck hose was no longer being manufactured. the vehicle had not been repaired. currently there is an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:tank assembly). the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000. js | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when the technician advised that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured and the other showed signs of severe rust and could fracture at any given moment. the technician advised the contact not to fill the fuel tank to capacity and also advised not to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100, 000. | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 190000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated both fuel tank straps completely rusted. the fuel tank was not damaged due to the failure and was temporarily secured with another type of metal strap. in addition, the fuel filler neck hose exhibited a crack. the dealer was notified and they informed the fuel filler neck hose was no longer being manufactured. the vehicle had not been repaired. currently there is an open investigation associated with nhtsa action number ea11006 (fuel system, other:tank assembly). the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 190,000. js | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance when the technician advised that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured and the other showed signs of severe rust and could fracture at any given moment. the technician advised the contact not to fill the fuel tank to capacity and also advised not to drive the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100, 000. | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| The straps holding the fuel tank rusted and snaped causing the tank to drop from the vehicle. i was only doing about 25 mph at the time so the tank did not rupture. i had the vehicle towed to a local ford dealer because i saw a news report about a recall of the straps. to my suprise there is no recall and i must pay out of pocket. the staps were rusty due to the age and location, but this should not happen. | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| We were driving down the road at about 25 mph after we decided not to take the freeway to get to our desitination. we heard a huge clunk/drop noise and severe scraping sound so we pulled off immediately to find that the gas tank in our 1997 ford f-150 had fallen and was dragging on the ground. the strap(s) had apparently rusted off. the truck was towed to a local ford dealership where the work will be done on monday. we hope that only the straps will have to be replaced and that no damage to the fuel tank or lines was done (or will be done) during the moving of the truck during towing or for repair. i am fearful of what could have happened had we been driving on the freeway at 60-70 mph and sparks been created. the gas tank was about 3/4 way full | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while getting other repairs done on the vehicle, they advised her that one of the straps had fractured already and the other was severely rusted and ready to detach. she was also advised to not drive her vehicle or fill the tank. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100, 000. tb | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| The straps holding the fuel tank rusted and snaped causing the tank to drop from the vehicle. i was only doing about 25 mph at the time so the tank did not rupture. i had the vehicle towed to a local ford dealer because i saw a news report about a recall of the straps. to my suprise there is no recall and i must pay out of pocket. the staps were rusty due to the age and location, but this should not happen. | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| We were driving down the road at about 25 mph after we decided not to take the freeway to get to our desitination. we heard a huge clunk/drop noise and severe scraping sound so we pulled off immediately to find that the gas tank in our 1997 ford f-150 had fallen and was dragging on the ground. the strap(s) had apparently rusted off. the truck was towed to a local ford dealership where the work will be done on monday. we hope that only the straps will have to be replaced and that no damage to the fuel tank or lines was done (or will be done) during the moving of the truck during towing or for repair. i am fearful of what could have happened had we been driving on the freeway at 60-70 mph and sparks been created. the gas tank was about 3/4 way full | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while getting other repairs done on the vehicle, they advised her that one of the straps had fractured already and the other was severely rusted and ready to detach. she was also advised to not drive her vehicle or fill the tank. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100, 000. tb | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| The straps holding the fuel tank rusted and snaped causing the tank to drop from the vehicle. i was only doing about 25 mph at the time so the tank did not rupture. i had the vehicle towed to a local ford dealer because i saw a news report about a recall of the straps. to my suprise there is no recall and i must pay out of pocket. the staps were rusty due to the age and location, but this should not happen. | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| We were driving down the road at about 25 mph after we decided not to take the freeway to get to our desitination. we heard a huge clunk/drop noise and severe scraping sound so we pulled off immediately to find that the gas tank in our 1997 ford f-150 had fallen and was dragging on the ground. the strap(s) had apparently rusted off. the truck was towed to a local ford dealership where the work will be done on monday. we hope that only the straps will have to be replaced and that no damage to the fuel tank or lines was done (or will be done) during the moving of the truck during towing or for repair. i am fearful of what could have happened had we been driving on the freeway at 60-70 mph and sparks been created. the gas tank was about 3/4 way full | |||
| 06/20/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while getting other repairs done on the vehicle, they advised her that one of the straps had fractured already and the other was severely rusted and ready to detach. she was also advised to not drive her vehicle or fill the tank. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 100, 000. tb | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| The straps holding the fuel tank rusted and snaped causing the tank to drop from the vehicle. i was only doing about 25 mph at the time so the tank did not rupture. i had the vehicle towed to a local ford dealer because i saw a news report about a recall of the straps. to my suprise there is no recall and i must pay out of pocket. the staps were rusty due to the age and location, but this should not happen. | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| We were driving down the road at about 25 mph after we decided not to take the freeway to get to our desitination. we heard a huge clunk/drop noise and severe scraping sound so we pulled off immediately to find that the gas tank in our 1997 ford f-150 had fallen and was dragging on the ground. the strap(s) had apparently rusted off. the truck was towed to a local ford dealership where the work will be done on monday. we hope that only the straps will have to be replaced and that no damage to the fuel tank or lines was done (or will be done) during the moving of the truck during towing or for repair. i am fearful of what could have happened had we been driving on the freeway at 60-70 mph and sparks been created. the gas tank was about 3/4 way full | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| The straps holding the fuel tank rusted and snaped causing the tank to drop from the vehicle. i was only doing about 25 mph at the time so the tank did not rupture. i had the vehicle towed to a local ford dealer because i saw a news report about a recall of the straps. to my suprise there is no recall and i must pay out of pocket. the staps were rusty due to the age and location, but this should not happen. | |||
| 06/18/2011 | 178000 | ||
| We were driving down the road at about 25 mph after we decided not to take the freeway to get to our desitination. we heard a huge clunk/drop noise and severe scraping sound so we pulled off immediately to find that the gas tank in our 1997 ford f-150 had fallen and was dragging on the ground. the strap(s) had apparently rusted off. the truck was towed to a local ford dealership where the work will be done on monday. we hope that only the straps will have to be replaced and that no damage to the fuel tank or lines was done (or will be done) during the moving of the truck during towing or for repair. i am fearful of what could have happened had we been driving on the freeway at 60-70 mph and sparks been created. the gas tank was about 3/4 way full | |||
| 04/28/2011 | 144321 | ||
| Broken gas tank stap causing tank gas tank to leak | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 78000 | ||
| 1997 ford f150 fuel tank and straps rusted causing gas leak and had to be replaced. | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 171516 | ||
| On may 31, 2011, i was driving my 1997 ford f150 2-wheel drive pick-up truck and i heard a loud noise below me followed by a scraping sound. as there was traffic and road construction, i was unable to stop for approximately 200 yards. when i was able to pull over, i saw that the gas tank had fallen completely off the vehicle. the only part that was still attached to the truck was the fuel line. there was a large gash in the gas tank. since i had just filled the truck, over 23 gallons of gas was leaking on the street. the local police and fire departments were called. the street was treated with an absorbent. fortunately, there was no fire. the vehicle was towed and repaired. the following parts had to be replaced: flex hose, vent hose, fuel vapor valve, fuel tank transducer, gas tank strap kit, fuel tank, fuel pump and the labor to install these parts. the total for the repair was $1,362.93. in addition, the towing charge was $80.34 and at least $110.00 of gasoline was lost. this vehicle does not have any extraordinary amount of rust nor has it seen extreme service. it has always been garaged. i believe ford motor company should reimburse me for these expenses because, as a consumer, i should be able to assume that a gas tank will remain attached for the lifetime of the vehicle. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 78000 | ||
| 1997 ford f150 fuel tank and straps rusted causing gas leak and had to be replaced. | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 171516 | ||
| On may 31, 2011, i was driving my 1997 ford f150 2-wheel drive pick-up truck and i heard a loud noise below me followed by a scraping sound. as there was traffic and road construction, i was unable to stop for approximately 200 yards. when i was able to pull over, i saw that the gas tank had fallen completely off the vehicle. the only part that was still attached to the truck was the fuel line. there was a large gash in the gas tank. since i had just filled the truck, over 23 gallons of gas was leaking on the street. the local police and fire departments were called. the street was treated with an absorbent. fortunately, there was no fire. the vehicle was towed and repaired. the following parts had to be replaced: flex hose, vent hose, fuel vapor valve, fuel tank transducer, gas tank strap kit, fuel tank, fuel pump and the labor to install these parts. the total for the repair was $1,362.93. in addition, the towing charge was $80.34 and at least $110.00 of gasoline was lost. this vehicle does not have any extraordinary amount of rust nor has it seen extreme service. it has always been garaged. i believe ford motor company should reimburse me for these expenses because, as a consumer, i should be able to assume that a gas tank will remain attached for the lifetime of the vehicle. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 78000 | ||
| 1997 ford f150 fuel tank and straps rusted causing gas leak and had to be replaced. | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 171516 | ||
| On may 31, 2011, i was driving my 1997 ford f150 2-wheel drive pick-up truck and i heard a loud noise below me followed by a scraping sound. as there was traffic and road construction, i was unable to stop for approximately 200 yards. when i was able to pull over, i saw that the gas tank had fallen completely off the vehicle. the only part that was still attached to the truck was the fuel line. there was a large gash in the gas tank. since i had just filled the truck, over 23 gallons of gas was leaking on the street. the local police and fire departments were called. the street was treated with an absorbent. fortunately, there was no fire. the vehicle was towed and repaired. the following parts had to be replaced: flex hose, vent hose, fuel vapor valve, fuel tank transducer, gas tank strap kit, fuel tank, fuel pump and the labor to install these parts. the total for the repair was $1,362.93. in addition, the towing charge was $80.34 and at least $110.00 of gasoline was lost. this vehicle does not have any extraordinary amount of rust nor has it seen extreme service. it has always been garaged. i believe ford motor company should reimburse me for these expenses because, as a consumer, i should be able to assume that a gas tank will remain attached for the lifetime of the vehicle. | |||
| 04/15/2010 | 78000 | ||
| 1997 ford f150 fuel tank and straps rusted causing gas leak and had to be replaced. | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 171516 | ||
| On may 31, 2011, i was driving my 1997 ford f150 2-wheel drive pick-up truck and i heard a loud noise below me followed by a scraping sound. as there was traffic and road construction, i was unable to stop for approximately 200 yards. when i was able to pull over, i saw that the gas tank had fallen completely off the vehicle. the only part that was still attached to the truck was the fuel line. there was a large gash in the gas tank. since i had just filled the truck, over 23 gallons of gas was leaking on the street. the local police and fire departments were called. the street was treated with an absorbent. fortunately, there was no fire. the vehicle was towed and repaired. the following parts had to be replaced: flex hose, vent hose, fuel vapor valve, fuel tank transducer, gas tank strap kit, fuel tank, fuel pump and the labor to install these parts. the total for the repair was $1,362.93. in addition, the towing charge was $80.34 and at least $110.00 of gasoline was lost. this vehicle does not have any extraordinary amount of rust nor has it seen extreme service. it has always been garaged. i believe ford motor company should reimburse me for these expenses because, as a consumer, i should be able to assume that a gas tank will remain attached for the lifetime of the vehicle. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 128000 | ||
| While driving at approximately 30 miles per hour under normal driving conditions both fuel tank support straps broke on a 1997 ford f150. the result of the straps failing was a damaged fuel tank (several leaks occurred on the tank causing massive fuel loss), damaged fuel tank sensors, damaged fuel tank hoses, and damaged fuel tank hose clamps. there may have also been additional damaged caused to the vehicles exhaust system. the costly repairs included a new fuel tank, houses, clamps, sensors, and replacing about 20 gallons of fuel. all repairs were done at the owner | |||
| 05/31/2011 | 171516 | ||
| On may 31, 2011, i was driving my 1997 ford f150 2-wheel drive pick-up truck and i heard a loud noise below me followed by a scraping sound. as there was traffic and road construction, i was unable to stop for approximately 200 yards. when i was able to pull over, i saw that the gas tank had fallen completely off the vehicle. the only part that was still attached to the truck was the fuel line. there was a large gash in the gas tank. since i had just filled the truck, over 23 gallons of gas was leaking on the street. the local police and fire departments were called. the street was treated with an absorbent. fortunately, there was no fire. the vehicle was towed and repaired. the following parts had to be replaced: flex hose, vent hose, fuel vapor valve, fuel tank transducer, gas tank strap kit, fuel tank, fuel pump and the labor to install these parts. the total for the repair was $1,362.93. in addition, the towing charge was $80.34 and at least $110.00 of gasoline was lost. this vehicle does not have any extraordinary amount of rust nor has it seen extreme service. it has always been garaged. i believe ford motor company should reimburse me for these expenses because, as a consumer, i should be able to assume that a gas tank will remain attached for the lifetime of the vehicle. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 128000 | ||
| While driving at approximately 30 miles per hour under normal driving conditions both fuel tank support straps broke on a 1997 ford f150. the result of the straps failing was a damaged fuel tank (several leaks occurred on the tank causing massive fuel loss), damaged fuel tank sensors, damaged fuel tank hoses, and damaged fuel tank hose clamps. there may have also been additional damaged caused to the vehicles exhaust system. the costly repairs included a new fuel tank, houses, clamps, sensors, and replacing about 20 gallons of fuel. all repairs were done at the owner | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 109968 | ||
| While driving at 65mph, our ford f150 truck dropped its gas tank on the interstate. the straps had rusted through. the dealership replaced the straps. the gas tank was half-full and we were on a smooth road when the tank dropped. we pulled over immediately so there was no fire, but the tank was dragging on the ground and we had to be towed off the highway. | |||
| 05/19/2011 | 128000 | ||
| While driving at approximately 30 miles per hour under normal driving conditions both fuel tank support straps broke on a 1997 ford f150. the result of the straps failing was a damaged fuel tank (several leaks occurred on the tank causing massive fuel loss), damaged fuel tank sensors, damaged fuel tank hoses, and damaged fuel tank hose clamps. there may have also been additional damaged caused to the vehicles exhaust system. the costly repairs included a new fuel tank, houses, clamps, sensors, and replacing about 20 gallons of fuel. all repairs were done at the owner | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 109968 | ||
| While driving at 65mph, our ford f150 truck dropped its gas tank on the interstate. the straps had rusted through. the dealership replaced the straps. the gas tank was half-full and we were on a smooth road when the tank dropped. we pulled over immediately so there was no fire, but the tank was dragging on the ground and we had to be towed off the highway. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Gas tank strap boken gas tank down | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 109968 | ||
| While driving at 65mph, our ford f150 truck dropped its gas tank on the interstate. the straps had rusted through. the dealership replaced the straps. the gas tank was half-full and we were on a smooth road when the tank dropped. we pulled over immediately so there was no fire, but the tank was dragging on the ground and we had to be towed off the highway. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Gas tank strap boken gas tank down | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 133000 | ||
| While driving on road gas tank dropped from vehicle and was dragged on road causing hole in gastank and leaked entire gastank onto roadway. we had vehicle towed to service station for new gas tank and straps to be installed. gas tank and straps will be saved for review. | |||
| 05/22/2011 | 109968 | ||
| While driving at 65mph, our ford f150 truck dropped its gas tank on the interstate. the straps had rusted through. the dealership replaced the straps. the gas tank was half-full and we were on a smooth road when the tank dropped. we pulled over immediately so there was no fire, but the tank was dragging on the ground and we had to be towed off the highway. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 85000 | ||
| Gas tank strap boken gas tank down | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 133000 | ||
| While driving on road gas tank dropped from vehicle and was dragged on road causing hole in gastank and leaked entire gastank onto roadway. we had vehicle towed to service station for new gas tank and straps to be installed. gas tank and straps will be saved for review. | |||
| 05/18/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he discovered that both fuel tank straps were fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was concerned that the fuel tank would detach from the vehicle and possibly cause a fire while driving. the failure mileage was 117,000. | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted or broke on my 1997 ford f150 pickup tank fell to the ground | |||
| 04/02/2010 | |||
| Straps that hold gas tank broke. | |||
| 05/26/2011 | 133000 | ||
| While driving on road gas tank dropped from vehicle and was dragged on road causing hole in gastank and leaked entire gastank onto roadway. we had vehicle towed to service station for new gas tank and straps to be installed. gas tank and straps will be saved for review. | |||
| 05/18/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated both straps to the fuel tank have broken. the contact notice both straps were broken after examining the vehicle. the contact has not had the straps replaced. the contact stated the is unsafe to drive and the fuel tank can fall off and even cause fire while driving. the failure mileage was 117,000. jo | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted or broke on my 1997 ford f150 pickup tank fell to the ground | |||
| 04/02/2010 | |||
| Straps that hold gas tank broke. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Fuel tank partially dropped from vehicle. attempted to drive truck after it was unused for 3 weeks and found a problem with the breaks. pedal going down to floor. did not drive vehicle. looked under vehicle to investigate brake problem and saw fuel tank rear hanging down. don't know how long it was like that. rear strap rusted completely through and failed. tank was being supported by fill and vent hoses. has not yet been repaired. | |||
| 05/18/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated both straps to the fuel tank have broken. the contact notice both straps were broken after examining the vehicle. the contact has not had the straps replaced. the contact stated the is unsafe to drive and the fuel tank can fall off and even cause fire while driving. the failure mileage was 117,000. jo | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted or broke on my 1997 ford f150 pickup tank fell to the ground | |||
| 04/02/2010 | |||
| Straps that hold gas tank broke. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Fuel tank partially dropped from vehicle. attempted to drive truck after it was unused for 3 weeks and found a problem with the breaks. pedal going down to floor. did not drive vehicle. looked under vehicle to investigate brake problem and saw fuel tank rear hanging down. don't know how long it was like that. rear strap rusted completely through and failed. tank was being supported by fill and vent hoses. has not yet been repaired. | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 148000 | ||
| The fuel strap broke causing fuel tank to fall off of vehicle while i was driving on the road. fuel tank fell to ground and was dragged causing several holes in tank and fuel spill. fire department was called to assist with fuel spill. tank was removed from vehicle by fire department and then towed to service station for replacement. | |||
| 05/18/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated both straps to the fuel tank have broken. the contact notice both straps were broken after examining the vehicle. the contact has not had the straps replaced. the contact stated the is unsafe to drive and the fuel tank can fall off and even cause fire while driving. the failure mileage was 117,000. jo | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted or broke on my 1997 ford f150 pickup tank fell to the ground | |||
| 04/02/2010 | |||
| Straps that hold gas tank broke. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Fuel tank partially dropped from vehicle. attempted to drive truck after it was unused for 3 weeks and found a problem with the breaks. pedal going down to floor. did not drive vehicle. looked under vehicle to investigate brake problem and saw fuel tank rear hanging down. don't know how long it was like that. rear strap rusted completely through and failed. tank was being supported by fill and vent hoses. has not yet been repaired. | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 148000 | ||
| The fuel strap broke causing fuel tank to fall off of vehicle while i was driving on the road. fuel tank fell to ground and was dragged causing several holes in tank and fuel spill. fire department was called to assist with fuel spill. tank was removed from vehicle by fire department and then towed to service station for replacement. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 146000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was driving 50 mph when he heard an abnormal dragging sound. when he inspected the vehicle, he saw that the front fuel tank strap was fractured. a local mechanic replaced the fuel tank and the straps. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 147,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 146,000. | |||
| 02/14/2011 | 225000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that there was a leak from the fuel leak tank which caused corrosion of one of the fuel tank straps. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the leak was coming from the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called two authorized dealers who stated that they were aware of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 227,720 and the failure mileage was approximately 225,000. | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 95000 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusted or broke on my 1997 ford f150 pickup tank fell to the ground | |||
| 04/02/2010 | |||
| Straps that hold gas tank broke. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Fuel tank partially dropped from vehicle. attempted to drive truck after it was unused for 3 weeks and found a problem with the breaks. pedal going down to floor. did not drive vehicle. looked under vehicle to investigate brake problem and saw fuel tank rear hanging down. don't know how long it was like that. rear strap rusted completely through and failed. tank was being supported by fill and vent hoses. has not yet been repaired. | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 148000 | ||
| The fuel strap broke causing fuel tank to fall off of vehicle while i was driving on the road. fuel tank fell to ground and was dragged causing several holes in tank and fuel spill. fire department was called to assist with fuel spill. tank was removed from vehicle by fire department and then towed to service station for replacement. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 146000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was driving 50 mph when he heard an abnormal dragging sound. when he inspected the vehicle, he saw that the front fuel tank strap was fractured. a local mechanic replaced the fuel tank and the straps. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 147,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 146,000. | |||
| 02/14/2011 | 225000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that there was a leak from the fuel leak tank which caused corrosion of one of the fuel tank straps. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the leak was coming from the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called two authorized dealers who stated that they were aware of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 227,720 and the failure mileage was approximately 225,000. | |||
| 04/10/2011 | 122000 | ||
| Fuel tank partially dropped from vehicle. attempted to drive truck after it was unused for 3 weeks and found a problem with the breaks. pedal going down to floor. did not drive vehicle. looked under vehicle to investigate brake problem and saw fuel tank rear hanging down. don't know how long it was like that. rear strap rusted completely through and failed. tank was being supported by fill and vent hoses. has not yet been repaired. | |||
| 03/22/2011 | 148000 | ||
| The fuel strap broke causing fuel tank to fall off of vehicle while i was driving on the road. fuel tank fell to ground and was dragged causing several holes in tank and fuel spill. fire department was called to assist with fuel spill. tank was removed from vehicle by fire department and then towed to service station for replacement. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 146000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was driving 50 mph when he heard an abnormal dragging sound. when he inspected the vehicle, he saw that the front fuel tank strap was fractured. a local mechanic replaced the fuel tank and the straps. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 147,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 146,000. | |||
| 02/14/2011 | 225000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that there was a leak from the fuel leak tank which caused corrosion of one of the fuel tank straps. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised that the leak was coming from the top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact called two authorized dealers who stated that they were aware of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 227,720 and the failure mileage was approximately 225,000. | |||
| 04/18/2011 | 146000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, he heard a noise and a dragging sound. when he inspected the vehicle, he saw that the front fuel tank strap broke. a local mechanic replaced the fuel tank and the straps. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 147,000. the failure mileage was approximately 146,000-bk | |||
| 02/14/2011 | 225000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that he experienced a fuel leak from the tank. because of the fuel leak, one of the fuel tank straps became corroded. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop who stated that the leak was coming from the top of the tank. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact called two authorized dealers who stated that they were aware of the failure. the manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. the current mileage was approximately 227,720. the failure mileage was approximately 225,000-bk | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while adding fuel to the vehicle the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. the contact stated approximately half a gallon of fuel had spilled on the ground. the contact was unable to tell if the fuel tank straps were broken or determine the condition of them. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 0 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while adding fueling to the vehicle one of the fuel straps that held up the fuel tank broke causing the fuel tank to spill on the ground. the condition of the straps were unknown. the vehicle was driven home and parked. the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. the contact was informed that there were no recalls and the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while adding fuel to the vehicle the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. the contact stated approximately half a gallon of fuel had spilled on the ground. the contact was unable to tell if the fuel tank straps were broken or determine the condition of them. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000. | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 0 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while adding fueling to the vehicle one of the fuel straps that held up the fuel tank broke causing the fuel tank to spill on the ground. the condition of the straps were unknown. the vehicle was driven home and parked. the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. the contact was informed that there were no recalls and the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank was rusted and there was only one strap holding the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle, he noticed that one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place was fractured and the second strap was severely corroded. the vehicle was in the process of having both straps replaced. the failure and current mileages were 91,000. | |||
| 05/12/2011 | 260000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact was driving 25 mph when the fuel tank started dragging on the ground due to the fuel tank straps fracturing. the contact stated that the vehicle would later be towed to the dealer for repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her there were no recalls for the failure. the failure mileage was 260,000. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while fueling the vehicle the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. the contact stated approximately half a gallon of fuel had spilled on the ground. the contact was unable to tell if the fuel tank straps had broken or the conditions of the fuel straps. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure the contact experienced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000. ds | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 0 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while fueling his vehicle one of the fuel straps that held up the fuel tank broke causing the fuel tank to fall to the ground. the condition of the straps was unknown and there was no fuel spill. the vehicle was driven home and parked. the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was file. the contact was informed them there was no recall and he would have to pay to repair the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicles fuel tank was rusted and there was one strap holding the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the failure mileage was 120,000. nw | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the driver owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle he noticed one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place was fractured and the second strap was severely corroded. the vehicle was in the process of having both straps replaced. the failure and current mileages were 91,000. sm. | |||
| 05/12/2011 | 260000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the fuel tank started dragging on the ground because the straps that held the fuel tank broke. the vehicle will be towed to the dealer for repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. the failure mileage 260,000....mw | |||
| 04/12/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact was driving approximetly 35 mph when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and was dragging the ground. the vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the passenger side fuel tank strap was corroded. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that he beleived may have been related to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians informed the contact that the fuel tank strap needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 111000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that he heard a loud noise and noticed that the front fuel tank strap was fractured. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the fuel straps were replaced. the current mileage was 122,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 111,000. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 147231 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150 gas tank strap failed vehicle while in motion on 4/20/11. 1. noticed unusual noise in rear undercarriage while on highway. 2. upon inspection saw that one of two gas tank straps was broken and rubbing drive shaft. gas tank was was loose but retained by remaining strap. 3. mechanic replaced both straps on 4/22/11 for $110.00 | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that one of the fuel tank straps fractured from the vehicle while in motion. the vehicle was towed to the contacts home and inspected by an independent mechanic. the mechanic advised that one of the straps was rusted and fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Rear strap supporting fuel tank corroded and broke. fuel tank tilted and dragged on ground. after stopping, front strap also broke and tank dropped to ground. slight fuel leak. required replacement of fuel tank, steel straps and filler neck tube. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 98000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while fueling the vehicle the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. the contact stated approximately half a gallon of fuel had spilled on the ground. the contact was unable to tell if the fuel tank straps had broken or the conditions of the fuel straps. the contact was able to drive the vehicle home. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure the contact experienced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000. ds | |||
| 05/14/2011 | 0 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while fueling his vehicle one of the fuel straps that held up the fuel tank broke causing the fuel tank to fall to the ground. the condition of the straps was unknown and there was no fuel spill. the vehicle was driven home and parked. the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was file. the contact was informed them there was no recall and he would have to pay to repair the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicles fuel tank was rusted and there was one strap holding the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the failure mileage was 120,000. nw | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the driver owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle he noticed one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place was fractured and the second strap was severely corroded. the vehicle was in the process of having both straps replaced. the failure and current mileages were 91,000. sm. | |||
| 05/12/2011 | 260000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the fuel tank started dragging on the ground because the straps that held the fuel tank broke. the vehicle will be towed to the dealer for repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. the failure mileage 260,000....mw | |||
| 04/12/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact was driving approximetly 35 mph when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and was dragging the ground. the vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the passenger side fuel tank strap was corroded. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that he beleived may have been related to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians informed the contact that the fuel tank strap needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 111000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that he heard a loud noise and noticed that the front fuel tank strap was fractured. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the fuel straps were replaced. the current mileage was 122,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 111,000. | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 147231 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150 gas tank strap failed vehicle while in motion on 4/20/11. 1. noticed unusual noise in rear undercarriage while on highway. 2. upon inspection saw that one of two gas tank straps was broken and rubbing drive shaft. gas tank was was loose but retained by remaining strap. 3. mechanic replaced both straps on 4/22/11 for $110.00 | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, one of the straps to the fuel tank broke off and caused them to pull to the side of the road. the contact had the vehicle towed to their home and looked at by a mechanic. the mechanic stated that one of the straps had rusted through. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages were 160,000.rl | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Rear strap supporting fuel tank corroded and broke. fuel tank tilted and dragged on ground. after stopping, front strap also broke and tank dropped to ground. slight fuel leak. required replacement of fuel tank, steel straps and filler neck tube. | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 86000 | ||
| I have a 1997 f150 with a tank strap failure. would you like more information? | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 125000 | ||
| I have a 1997 ford f-150 truck. the gas tank strp rusted through and needed to be replaced last september, 2010. i caught it in time. no accident occured and the gas tank did not drop. however, if there is a recall, will i be reimbursed for the cost of this repair by ford? | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle to full capacity, he noticed that there was an overpowering fuel odor and a fuel leak. the contact discovered that the fuel tank was punctured. the vehicle was then inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that the straps were too corroded to even inspect or repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired nor was the manufacturer notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 69,000. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 113000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where the fuel tank and straps were replaced. 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 repaired. the approximate failure mileage 113,000. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the vehicles fuel tank was rusted and there was one strap holding the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the failure mileage was 120,000. nw | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 91000 | ||
| Tl-the driver owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while performing routine maintenance on the vehicle he noticed one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place was fractured and the second strap was severely corroded. the vehicle was in the process of having both straps replaced. the failure and current mileages were 91,000. sm. | |||
| 05/12/2011 | 260000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated while driving 25 mph the fuel tank started dragging on the ground because the straps that held the fuel tank broke. the vehicle will be towed to the dealer for repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and informed her there are no recalls or warranty for this failure. the failure mileage 260,000....mw | |||
| 04/12/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact was driving approximetly 35 mph when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and was dragging the ground. the vehicle was repaired by a local mechanic. the failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the passenger side fuel tank strap was corroded. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that he beleived may have been related to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians informed the contact that the fuel tank strap needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 111000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that he heard a loud noise, when he noticed that the front gas tank strap had fractured. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where he informed the contact strap had fractured and replaced both front straps. the current mileage was 122,000. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000. bw | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 147231 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150 gas tank strap failed vehicle while in motion on 4/20/11. 1. noticed unusual noise in rear undercarriage while on highway. 2. upon inspection saw that one of two gas tank straps was broken and rubbing drive shaft. gas tank was was loose but retained by remaining strap. 3. mechanic replaced both straps on 4/22/11 for $110.00 | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, one of the straps to the fuel tank broke off and caused them to pull to the side of the road. the contact had the vehicle towed to their home and looked at by a mechanic. the mechanic stated that one of the straps had rusted through. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages were 160,000.rl | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Rear strap supporting fuel tank corroded and broke. fuel tank tilted and dragged on ground. after stopping, front strap also broke and tank dropped to ground. slight fuel leak. required replacement of fuel tank, steel straps and filler neck tube. | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 86000 | ||
| I have a 1997 f150 with a tank strap failure. would you like more information? | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 125000 | ||
| I have a 1997 ford f-150 truck. the gas tank strp rusted through and needed to be replaced last september, 2010. i caught it in time. no accident occured and the gas tank did not drop. however, if there is a recall, will i be reimbursed for the cost of this repair by ford? | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after refueling the vehicle to full capacity, he noticed that there was an overpowering fuel odor and a fuel leak. the contact discovered that the fuel tank was punctured. the vehicle was then inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that the straps were too corroded to even inspect or repair the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired nor was the manufacturer notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 69,000. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 113000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where the fuel tank and straps were replaced. 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 repaired. the approximate failure mileage 113,000. | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 96500 | ||
| My 1997 ford f-150 had the rear gas tank strap fail. at the time, the truck had 96,500 miles on the odometer. the incident ocurred on i-69 in southern michingan in heavy rain conditions. i managed to drive it to northwest ohio where it was fixed the next day by a local auto repair shop. they indicated that the forward strap was also nearly rusted through and the gas tank was being held on mostly by the hose clamp for the gas filler neck. i was told by the shop that this was a common occurance. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted. one broken the other is almost rusted through. tank could fall out. | |||
| 04/21/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank fracrtured from the vehicle and began spilling gasoline fuel. the contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an auto repair shop. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the failure was an isolated incident. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 162000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. the technician detected that both fuel tank straps were completely rusted. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was approximately 162,000. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 230000 | ||
| 1997 f 150 gas tank leaking. fuel tank strap rusted through tank hanging on skid panel . | |||
| 04/27/2011 | |||
| I was driving my 1997 ford f-150 when the straps for the gas tank suddenly broke and gas started leaking. this is a serious safety issue. i'm still waiting for the straps and gas tank to get repaired. my gas is still leaking out, so that a fire hazard and a waste of money with how expensive gas prices are. ford should be responsible for this safety issue. i could've caused a dangerous accident had there been a lot of cars on the road, or even started a fire due to the gas leak. luckily i was only going 10mph, and not 70mph down the freeway. | |||
| 04/24/2011 | 201000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated noticed that his fuel tank was hanging from underneath his vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that there was rust around the straps that held the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 201,000. | |||
| 03/26/2008 | 95000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the rear strap that primarily holds the fuel tank in place was covered with rust and it broke. the hole in the tank was patched on the right side of the strap where the strap was leaking and covered with rust. the vehicle had also began to develop rust and a possible leak from the left side of the fuel tank. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage 150,000. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 147008 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact noticed something hanging underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found one of the fuel tank straps was corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current miles were 147,008. | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 150000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. the contact tied cords around the fuel tank and was able to drive the vehicle home. the contact replaced the straps that secured the fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 70000 | ||
| F150 pickup 1997 4x4. gas tank fell out on the highway | |||
| 05/08/2011 | 179000 | ||
| Filling up fuel at gas station when the strap holding the fuel tank was noticed that it has rusted through and broke into 2 pieces. went to ford and purchased replacement strap to repair | |||
| 11/25/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Hi, i own a 1997 ford f-150. last fall (2010) i was driving approx. 30 mph when the gas tank on my truck dropped to the ground. there were sparks i was told and it was leaking. i had no prior events/awareness that would have led me to check on the tank. i had a new tank installed at a local repair shop. i did not ask for the old parts and assume they were probably disposed of. i only write now after seeing similar problems by others reported on the nightly news. this is a very dangerous situation !! | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 108898 | ||
| We noticed a gas smell that wasnt usually present, so took the truck straight to the mechanic, who called to tell us that the straps holding the tank were rotted and we got lucky it didnt drop out while driving because it was hanging by a thread. after fixing those, something still wasnt right and when filling up the tank, gas came pouring out on the ground. took it back to the mechanic who determined that gas tank was also rotted out. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 102220 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the straps which held the fuel tank in place were corroded. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 102,220 and the current mileage was 102,240. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 300050 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle due to corrosion. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was told the straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 300,050 and the current mileage was 385,000. | |||
| 05/01/2009 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving at various speeds over tracks he could hear the vehicle dragging an object. the vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact performed a temporary repair on the vehicle to continue driving. the vehicle was then inspected and repaired by an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 04/08/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Of the three straps designed to hold the gas tank in place one is gone, the second has rusted through and is hanging down, the third is still remaining in its' original factory position. | |||
| 04/12/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that while driving approximetly 35 mph, the vehicles fuel tank fell off the vehicle and was grinding on the road. the vehicle was repaired at a local mechanic. the failure mileage was unavailable the current mileage was 150,000. nw | |||
| 02/26/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while parked the contact noticed the passengers side fuel tank strap was corroded. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technicians informed the contact the fuel tank strap needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000. ds | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 111000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving approximately 15 mph, the contact stated that he heard a loud noise, when he noticed that the front gas tank strap had fractured. the contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where he informed the contact strap had fractured and replaced both front straps. the current mileage was 122,000. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000. bw | |||
| 04/20/2011 | 147231 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150 gas tank strap failed vehicle while in motion on 4/20/11. 1. noticed unusual noise in rear undercarriage while on highway. 2. upon inspection saw that one of two gas tank straps was broken and rubbing drive shaft. gas tank was was loose but retained by remaining strap. 3. mechanic replaced both straps on 4/22/11 for $110.00 | |||
| 02/20/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving the vehicle, one of the straps to the fuel tank broke off and caused them to pull to the side of the road. the contact had the vehicle towed to their home and looked at by a mechanic. the mechanic stated that one of the straps had rusted through. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage and current mileages were 160,000.rl | |||
| 04/09/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Rear strap supporting fuel tank corroded and broke. fuel tank tilted and dragged on ground. after stopping, front strap also broke and tank dropped to ground. slight fuel leak. required replacement of fuel tank, steel straps and filler neck tube. | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 86000 | ||
| I have a 1997 f150 with a tank strap failure. would you like more information? | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 125000 | ||
| I have a 1997 ford f-150 truck. the gas tank strp rusted through and needed to be replaced last september, 2010. i caught it in time. no accident occured and the gas tank did not drop. however, if there is a recall, will i be reimbursed for the cost of this repair by ford? | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after filling his vehicle to a full tank, he noticed that there was a fuel scent and a leak. once he inspected the vehicle the tank seemed to have had a puncture int it. the vehicle was then inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that the straps were too corroded to even inspect it. the vehicle has not been repaired nor has the manufacturer been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 69,000. tb | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 113000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while parked the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where the fuel tank and straps were replaced. 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 repaired. the approximate failure mileage 113,000. ds | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 96500 | ||
| My 1997 ford f-150 had the rear gas tank strap fail. at the time, the truck had 96,500 miles on the odometer. the incident ocurred on i-69 in southern michingan in heavy rain conditions. i managed to drive it to northwest ohio where it was fixed the next day by a local auto repair shop. they indicated that the forward strap was also nearly rusted through and the gas tank was being held on mostly by the hose clamp for the gas filler neck. i was told by the shop that this was a common occurance. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted. one broken the other is almost rusted through. tank could fall out. | |||
| 04/21/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank fracrtured from the vehicle and began spilling gasoline fuel. the contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an auto repair shop. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the failure was an isolated incident. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 162000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. the technician detected that both fuel tank straps were completely rusted. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was approximately 162,000. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 230000 | ||
| 1997 f 150 gas tank leaking. fuel tank strap rusted through tank hanging on skid panel . | |||
| 04/27/2011 | |||
| I was driving my 1997 ford f-150 when the straps for the gas tank suddenly broke and gas started leaking. this is a serious safety issue. i'm still waiting for the straps and gas tank to get repaired. my gas is still leaking out, so that a fire hazard and a waste of money with how expensive gas prices are. ford should be responsible for this safety issue. i could've caused a dangerous accident had there been a lot of cars on the road, or even started a fire due to the gas leak. luckily i was only going 10mph, and not 70mph down the freeway. | |||
| 04/24/2011 | 201000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated noticed that his fuel tank was hanging from underneath his vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that there was rust around the straps that held the fuel tank in place. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 201,000. | |||
| 03/26/2008 | 95000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the rear strap that primarily holds the fuel tank in place was covered with rust and it broke. the hole in the tank was patched on the right side of the strap where the strap was leaking and covered with rust. the vehicle had also began to develop rust and a possible leak from the left side of the fuel tank. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage 150,000. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 147008 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact noticed something hanging underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and found one of the fuel tank straps was corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current miles were 147,008. | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 150000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. the contact tied cords around the fuel tank and was able to drive the vehicle home. the contact replaced the straps that secured the fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 70000 | ||
| F150 pickup 1997 4x4. gas tank fell out on the highway | |||
| 05/08/2011 | 179000 | ||
| Filling up fuel at gas station when the strap holding the fuel tank was noticed that it has rusted through and broke into 2 pieces. went to ford and purchased replacement strap to repair | |||
| 11/25/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Hi, i own a 1997 ford f-150. last fall (2010) i was driving approx. 30 mph when the gas tank on my truck dropped to the ground. there were sparks i was told and it was leaking. i had no prior events/awareness that would have led me to check on the tank. i had a new tank installed at a local repair shop. i did not ask for the old parts and assume they were probably disposed of. i only write now after seeing similar problems by others reported on the nightly news. this is a very dangerous situation !! | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 108898 | ||
| We noticed a gas smell that wasnt usually present, so took the truck straight to the mechanic, who called to tell us that the straps holding the tank were rotted and we got lucky it didnt drop out while driving because it was hanging by a thread. after fixing those, something still wasnt right and when filling up the tank, gas came pouring out on the ground. took it back to the mechanic who determined that gas tank was also rotted out. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 102220 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the straps which held the fuel tank in place were corroded. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 102,220 and the current mileage was 102,240. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 300050 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle due to corrosion. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was told the straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 300,050 and the current mileage was 385,000. | |||
| 05/01/2009 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving at various speeds over tracks he could hear the vehicle dragging an object. the vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact performed a temporary repair on the vehicle to continue driving. the vehicle was then inspected and repaired by an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. | |||
| 04/08/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Of the three straps designed to hold the gas tank in place one is gone, the second has rusted through and is hanging down, the third is still remaining in its' original factory position. | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 86000 | ||
| I have a 1997 f150 with a tank strap failure. would you like more information? | |||
| 09/15/2010 | 125000 | ||
| I have a 1997 ford f-150 truck. the gas tank strp rusted through and needed to be replaced last september, 2010. i caught it in time. no accident occured and the gas tank did not drop. however, if there is a recall, will i be reimbursed for the cost of this repair by ford? | |||
| 10/11/2010 | 69000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that after filling his vehicle to a full tank, he noticed that there was a fuel scent and a leak. once he inspected the vehicle the tank seemed to have had a puncture int it. the vehicle was then inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that the straps were too corroded to even inspect it. the vehicle has not been repaired nor has the manufacturer been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 69,000. tb | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 113000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while parked the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop where the fuel tank and straps were replaced. 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 repaired. the approximate failure mileage 113,000. ds | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 96500 | ||
| My 1997 ford f-150 had the rear gas tank strap fail. at the time, the truck had 96,500 miles on the odometer. the incident ocurred on i-69 in southern michingan in heavy rain conditions. i managed to drive it to northwest ohio where it was fixed the next day by a local auto repair shop. they indicated that the forward strap was also nearly rusted through and the gas tank was being held on mostly by the hose clamp for the gas filler neck. i was told by the shop that this was a common occurance. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted. one broken the other is almost rusted through. tank could fall out. | |||
| 04/21/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the fuel tank fracrtured from the vehicle and began spilling gasoline fuel. the contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an auto repair shop. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that the failure was an isolated incident. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 162000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance. the technician detected that both fuel tank straps were completely rusted. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was approximately 162,000. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 230000 | ||
| 1997 f 150 gas tank leaking. fuel tank strap rusted through tank hanging on skid panel . | |||
| 04/27/2011 | |||
| I was driving my 1997 ford f-150 when the straps for the gas tank suddenly broke and gas started leaking. this is a serious safety issue. i'm still waiting for the straps and gas tank to get repaired. my gas is still leaking out, so that a fire hazard and a waste of money with how expensive gas prices are. ford should be responsible for this safety issue. i could've caused a dangerous accident had there been a lot of cars on the road, or even started a fire due to the gas leak. luckily i was only going 10mph, and not 70mph down the freeway. | |||
| 04/24/2011 | 201000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that he noticed that his tank was hanging from underneath his vehicle. the vehicle was then inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that there was rusting around the straps to hold the tank. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel tank and the straps that hold the tank in place. the failure mileage was approximately 201,000. tb | |||
| 03/26/2008 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the rear strap that primarily holds the fuel tank in place had rusted through and broke. the contact stated they have patched a hole on the right side of the strap were that strap was leaking and rusting and the vehicle is starting to develop rust and a possible leak from the left side of the tank. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage 150,000.rl | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 147008 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact noticed the vehicle had a part hanging underbody. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic whom inspected the vehicle and found one of the gas tank strap corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the local mechanic replaced the gas tank straps. the failure and the current miles was 147, 08. li | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while parked the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. the contact tied cords around the fuel tank and was able to drive the vehicle home. the contact replaced the straps that hold up the fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. ds | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 70000 | ||
| F150 pickup 1997 4x4. gas tank fell out on the highway | |||
| 05/08/2011 | 179000 | ||
| Filling up fuel at gas station when the strap holding the fuel tank was noticed that it has rusted through and broke into 2 pieces. went to ford and purchased replacement strap to repair | |||
| 11/25/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Hi, i own a 1997 ford f-150. last fall (2010) i was driving approx. 30 mph when the gas tank on my truck dropped to the ground. there were sparks i was told and it was leaking. i had no prior events/awareness that would have led me to check on the tank. i had a new tank installed at a local repair shop. i did not ask for the old parts and assume they were probably disposed of. i only write now after seeing similar problems by others reported on the nightly news. this is a very dangerous situation !! | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 108898 | ||
| We noticed a gas smell that wasnt usually present, so took the truck straight to the mechanic, who called to tell us that the straps holding the tank were rotted and we got lucky it didnt drop out while driving because it was hanging by a thread. after fixing those, something still wasnt right and when filling up the tank, gas came pouring out on the ground. took it back to the mechanic who determined that gas tank was also rotted out. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 102220 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the straps which held the fuel tank in place were corroded. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 102,220 and the current mileage was 102,240. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 350000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the gas tank fell off as a result of the straps corroding. the vehicle was towed to a local shop who confirmed that the corrosion caused the straps to failed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 300,050 and current mileage was 385,000. pm | |||
| 05/01/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds when traveling over some tracks, he heard a loud dragging noise. he then pulled off to the shoulder and noticed that his gas tank had fractured from the vehicle. the tank was patched back up to continue driving. the vehicle was inspected and repaired by a personal associate. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. tb | |||
| 04/08/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Of the three straps designed to hold the gas tank in place one is gone, the second has rusted through and is hanging down, the third is still remaining in its' original factory position. | |||
| 11/10/2009 | 96500 | ||
| My 1997 ford f-150 had the rear gas tank strap fail. at the time, the truck had 96,500 miles on the odometer. the incident ocurred on i-69 in southern michingan in heavy rain conditions. i managed to drive it to northwest ohio where it was fixed the next day by a local auto repair shop. they indicated that the forward strap was also nearly rusted through and the gas tank was being held on mostly by the hose clamp for the gas filler neck. i was told by the shop that this was a common occurance. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Gas tank straps rusted. one broken the other is almost rusted through. tank could fall out. | |||
| 04/21/2009 | 120000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated they were driving the vehicle when the fuel tank dropped and started spilling. the contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to an auto repair shop. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told this was an isolated incident. the vehicle has since been repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.rl | |||
| 05/06/2011 | 162000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a routine maintenance. the technician detected that both fuel tank straps were completely rusted. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the failure mileage was approximately 162,000. js | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 230000 | ||
| 1997 f 150 gas tank leaking. fuel tank strap rusted through tank hanging on skid panel . | |||
| 04/27/2011 | |||
| I was driving my 1997 ford f-150 when the straps for the gas tank suddenly broke and gas started leaking. this is a serious safety issue. i'm still waiting for the straps and gas tank to get repaired. my gas is still leaking out, so that a fire hazard and a waste of money with how expensive gas prices are. ford should be responsible for this safety issue. i could've caused a dangerous accident had there been a lot of cars on the road, or even started a fire due to the gas leak. luckily i was only going 10mph, and not 70mph down the freeway. | |||
| 04/24/2011 | 201000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that he noticed that his tank was hanging from underneath his vehicle. the vehicle was then inspected by a independent mechanic and they advised him that there was rusting around the straps to hold the tank. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel tank and the straps that hold the tank in place. the failure mileage was approximately 201,000. tb | |||
| 03/26/2008 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the rear strap that primarily holds the fuel tank in place had rusted through and broke. the contact stated they have patched a hole on the right side of the strap were that strap was leaking and rusting and the vehicle is starting to develop rust and a possible leak from the left side of the tank. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage 150,000.rl | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 147008 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact noticed the vehicle had a part hanging underbody. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic whom inspected the vehicle and found one of the gas tank strap corroded. the vehicle was repaired. the local mechanic replaced the gas tank straps. the failure and the current miles was 147, 08. li | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while parked the contact noticed the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. the contact tied cords around the fuel tank and was able to drive the vehicle home. the contact replaced the straps that hold up the fuel tank. the vehicle was repaired. there was an open investigation under nhtsa action number ea11006(fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. ds | |||
| 06/15/2010 | 70000 | ||
| F150 pickup 1997 4x4. gas tank fell out on the highway | |||
| 05/08/2011 | 179000 | ||
| Filling up fuel at gas station when the strap holding the fuel tank was noticed that it has rusted through and broke into 2 pieces. went to ford and purchased replacement strap to repair | |||
| 11/25/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Hi, i own a 1997 ford f-150. last fall (2010) i was driving approx. 30 mph when the gas tank on my truck dropped to the ground. there were sparks i was told and it was leaking. i had no prior events/awareness that would have led me to check on the tank. i had a new tank installed at a local repair shop. i did not ask for the old parts and assume they were probably disposed of. i only write now after seeing similar problems by others reported on the nightly news. this is a very dangerous situation !! | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 108898 | ||
| We noticed a gas smell that wasnt usually present, so took the truck straight to the mechanic, who called to tell us that the straps holding the tank were rotted and we got lucky it didnt drop out while driving because it was hanging by a thread. after fixing those, something still wasnt right and when filling up the tank, gas came pouring out on the ground. took it back to the mechanic who determined that gas tank was also rotted out. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 102220 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the straps which held the fuel tank in place were corroded. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 102,220 and the current mileage was 102,240. | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 350000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the gas tank fell off as a result of the straps corroding. the vehicle was towed to a local shop who confirmed that the corrosion caused the straps to failed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 300,050 and current mileage was 385,000. pm | |||
| 05/01/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds when traveling over some tracks, he heard a loud dragging noise. he then pulled off to the shoulder and noticed that his gas tank had fractured from the vehicle. the tank was patched back up to continue driving. the vehicle was inspected and repaired by a personal associate. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. tb | |||
| 04/08/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Of the three straps designed to hold the gas tank in place one is gone, the second has rusted through and is hanging down, the third is still remaining in its' original factory position. | |||
| 05/08/2011 | 179000 | ||
| Filling up fuel at gas station when the strap holding the fuel tank was noticed that it has rusted through and broke into 2 pieces. went to ford and purchased replacement strap to repair | |||
| 11/25/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Hi, i own a 1997 ford f-150. last fall (2010) i was driving approx. 30 mph when the gas tank on my truck dropped to the ground. there were sparks i was told and it was leaking. i had no prior events/awareness that would have led me to check on the tank. i had a new tank installed at a local repair shop. i did not ask for the old parts and assume they were probably disposed of. i only write now after seeing similar problems by others reported on the nightly news. this is a very dangerous situation !! | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 108898 | ||
| We noticed a gas smell that wasnt usually present, so took the truck straight to the mechanic, who called to tell us that the straps holding the tank were rotted and we got lucky it didnt drop out while driving because it was hanging by a thread. after fixing those, something still wasnt right and when filling up the tank, gas came pouring out on the ground. took it back to the mechanic who determined that gas tank was also rotted out. | |||
| 05/03/2011 | 102220 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that the gas tank detached and fell off the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the failure occurred do to the straps being corroded. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 102,220 and the current mileage was 102,240. pm | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 350000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. the contact stated that the gas tank fell off as a result of the straps corroding. the vehicle was towed to a local shop who confirmed that the corrosion caused the straps to failed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 300,050 and current mileage was 385,000. pm | |||
| 05/01/2009 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds when traveling over some tracks, he heard a loud dragging noise. he then pulled off to the shoulder and noticed that his gas tank had fractured from the vehicle. the tank was patched back up to continue driving. the vehicle was inspected and repaired by a personal associate. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was unknown. tb | |||
| 04/08/2011 | 117000 | ||
| Of the three straps designed to hold the gas tank in place one is gone, the second has rusted through and is hanging down, the third is still remaining in its' original factory position. | |||
| 04/11/2011 | 142000 | ||
| While driving 65mph on the interstate i heard a clunk followed by the sound of dragging metal. i assumed the muffler had dropped or something insignificant. i immediately pulled over to inspect the cause and was shocked to find my nearly full gas tank had become detached from the vehicle, and gas was leaking badly. the tank was hanging by the filler tube and there was a 2 hole on the nose from dragging it. about 15 gallons of gas spilled out. fire department was called to contain the spill. the gas tank straps had completely rusted thru and failed. | |||
| 03/23/2011 | 150585 | ||
| I have a 1997 f-150 with just over 150,000 miles and lost both straps just after filling up and going over train tracks @ 25 mph. the only thing holding it on was the fuel lines, hope there is not major damage there. i had the tank replaced about 3 years prior. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 192000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the fuel tank fractured from the vehicle. the driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the straps that held the tank had snapped and caused the fuel tank to fall. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the current and failure mileage was approximately 192,000. | |||
| 03/23/2011 | 150585 | ||
| I have a 1997 f-150 with just over 150,000 miles and lost both straps just after filling up and going over train tracks @ 25 mph. the only thing holding it on was the fuel lines, hope there is not major damage there. i had the tank replaced about 3 years prior. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 192000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the fuel tank fell off the vehicle. the driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the straps that held the tank broke which caused the tank to fall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 192,000-bk | |||
| 03/23/2011 | 150585 | ||
| I have a 1997 f-150 with just over 150,000 miles and lost both straps just after filling up and going over train tracks @ 25 mph. the only thing holding it on was the fuel lines, hope there is not major damage there. i had the tank replaced about 3 years prior. | |||
| 03/21/2011 | 192000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, the fuel tank fell off the vehicle. the driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the straps that held the tank broke which caused the tank to fall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 192,000-bk | |||
| 03/03/2011 | 276000 | ||
| I have a 1997 ford f150. yesterday when i to get into my vehicle the area smelled like gasoline, was unsure if it was mine so i drove home. when i got home the smell was even worse. upon checking the fuel lines and gas tank i found that the straps on the fuel take rusted through where they connect which also caused the fuel to rust specifically where the strap was rubbing on it causing the tank to rust and now it has a hole in it. this is going to cost $250-300 in parts alone. this is a major safety issue for any vehicle and should be fixed at the cost of the manufacturer. | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 141000 | ||
| I just bought a 1997 ford f150 within a few days i found that the gas tank was leaking, looked under and found straps were rusted and caused tank to rust and leak. is there a recall by ford to replace straps and tank. | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 105000 | ||
| My 1997 f150, one gas tank strap broke, jordan ford in mishawaka indiana1/22/11 . it will cost $250.00 when the parts come it 1/26/11, when is there a recall? | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 83262 | ||
| 1997 f150 ford lariat super cab 4x4 with 83,262 miles, the vehicle has excessive rust on panels, frame, frame supports and undercarriage components; some of the frame/ frame supports have significant holes and has no structural integrity. the safety design intent of the vehicle has been compromised due to the severe rust; in a crash condition the vehicle occupants | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 132867 | 1 | |
| On 11/20/2010 when i went to gas up - the gas ran on the ground - the rear fuel tank strap had broken and the tank dropped down - pulling the filler neck loose. | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 171485 | ||
| On october 4 2010 my daughter was driving the 1997 ford f-150 to school for volleyball practice when the front strap holding the fuel tank broke free thus causing the front of the fuel tank to drop down onto the cement roadway thus wearing a hole in the front corner of the fuel tank and releasing gas onto the cement roadway. she called me right away to tell me of the incident and said there was a little smoke but no fire and that gas was releasing. i then told her to hang up and call 911. police and fire department responded and handled the situation. the local ford dealership towed the pickup to the service department and also did the repair work over the next few days. | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 132867 | 1 | |
| On 11/20/2010 when i went to gas up - the gas ran on the ground - the rear fuel tank strap had broken and the tank dropped down - pulling the filler neck loose. | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 171485 | ||
| On october 4 2010 my daughter was driving the 1997 ford f-150 to school for volleyball practice when the front strap holding the fuel tank broke free thus causing the front of the fuel tank to drop down onto the cement roadway thus wearing a hole in the front corner of the fuel tank and releasing gas onto the cement roadway. she called me right away to tell me of the incident and said there was a little smoke but no fire and that gas was releasing. i then told her to hang up and call 911. police and fire department responded and handled the situation. the local ford dealership towed the pickup to the service department and also did the repair work over the next few days. | |||
| 11/20/2010 | 132867 | 1 | |
| On 11/20/2010 when i went to gas up - the gas ran on the ground - the rear fuel tank strap had broken and the tank dropped down - pulling the filler neck loose. | |||
| 10/04/2010 | 171485 | ||
| On october 4 2010 my daughter was driving the 1997 ford f-150 to school for volleyball practice when the front strap holding the fuel tank broke free thus causing the front of the fuel tank to drop down onto the cement roadway thus wearing a hole in the front corner of the fuel tank and releasing gas onto the cement roadway. she called me right away to tell me of the incident and said there was a little smoke but no fire and that gas was releasing. i then told her to hang up and call 911. police and fire department responded and handled the situation. the local ford dealership towed the pickup to the service department and also did the repair work over the next few days. | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 139000 | ||
| Gas tank fell off 1997 ford f150 while my daughter was driving it. gas tank straps had rusted through, lucky the tank did not ignite. | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 97564 | ||
| I have a ford f 150 pick up 1997. the straps that support the fuel tank broke and the tank fell onto the roadway.the truck had to be towed off the road, i was very lucky the truck didn't catch on fire. | |||
| 11/14/2010 | 147000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke on 1997 f150 30-gallon tank due to severe corrosion. tank dropped, causing the filler hose to disconnect from the fitting at the tank. discovered the problem when fuel started pouring onto the pavement at the gas station. last fill-up was a week prior with over 200 miles of driving since, so strap could have been broken for up to a week. will replace the tank and straps, will retain the straps for 1 month before discarding. | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 97564 | ||
| I have a ford f 150 pick up 1997. the straps that support the fuel tank broke and the tank fell onto the roadway.the truck had to be towed off the road, i was very lucky the truck didn't catch on fire. | |||
| 11/14/2010 | 147000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke on 1997 f150 30-gallon tank due to severe corrosion. tank dropped, causing the filler hose to disconnect from the fitting at the tank. discovered the problem when fuel started pouring onto the pavement at the gas station. last fill-up was a week prior with over 200 miles of driving since, so strap could have been broken for up to a week. will replace the tank and straps, will retain the straps for 1 month before discarding. | |||
| 10/09/2009 | 97564 | ||
| I have a ford f 150 pick up 1997. the straps that support the fuel tank broke and the tank fell onto the roadway.the truck had to be towed off the road, i was very lucky the truck didn't catch on fire. | |||
| 11/14/2010 | 147000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap broke on 1997 f150 30-gallon tank due to severe corrosion. tank dropped, causing the filler hose to disconnect from the fitting at the tank. discovered the problem when fuel started pouring onto the pavement at the gas station. last fill-up was a week prior with over 200 miles of driving since, so strap could have been broken for up to a week. will replace the tank and straps, will retain the straps for 1 month before discarding. | |||
| 07/22/2010 | 165511 | ||
| Awoke to the entire house filled with gas fumes. found that my gas tank straps on my 1997 ford f150 had rusted and caused gas tank to rust through and gas leaked all over floor in garage. my vehicle has a skid plate(off-road 4x4), otherwise the fuel tank would have fallen to the ground. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 97000 | ||
| Ford f150 fuel tank strap rusted and fell off. only one strap remained holding the fuel tank on the truck. also caused a fuel leak due to movement of the tank. | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 199910 | ||
| Gas tank assembly -rusted straps | |||
| 08/30/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap rotted out tank hanging down,,fixed one strap now gas tank is leaking (tank rotted also smell of gas in truck cab!!! fuel leakage from tank if over half full,told d.m.v ,told me not to drive it ,till repar made | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 199910 | ||
| Gas tank assembly -rusted straps | |||
| 08/30/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap rotted out tank hanging down,,fixed one strap now gas tank is leaking (tank rotted also smell of gas in truck cab!!! fuel leakage from tank if over half full,told d.m.v ,told me not to drive it ,till repar made | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 199910 | ||
| Gas tank assembly -rusted straps | |||
| 08/30/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap rotted out tank hanging down,,fixed one strap now gas tank is leaking (tank rotted also smell of gas in truck cab!!! fuel leakage from tank if over half full,told d.m.v ,told me not to drive it ,till repar made | |||
| 07/10/2010 | 199910 | ||
| Gas tank assembly -rusted straps | |||
| 08/30/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap rotted out tank hanging down,,fixed one strap now gas tank is leaking (tank rotted also smell of gas in truck cab!!! fuel leakage from tank if over half full,told d.m.v ,told me not to drive it ,till repar made | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 92200 | ||
| On sept 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm i and my wife were in my 1997 f-150 just leaving town when the gas tank dropped to the pavement. at first i did not know what it was. i thought the muffler was dragging or something which surprised me because it is in excellent shape. i pulled the truck off to the side and when i looked under the vehicle i could see the front part of the tank on the ground and a hole had been worn in it and about 12 gallons of gas leaked out. we were thankful a spark did not ignite it all. i called a tow truck and it was towed back to town. the tank could not be repaired (which was in good shape) and $591 later it is back on the road. | |||
| 08/30/2010 | 150000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap rotted out tank hanging down,,fixed one strap now gas tank is leaking (tank rotted also smell of gas in truck cab!!! fuel leakage from tank if over half full,told d.m.v ,told me not to drive it ,till repar made | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 92200 | ||
| On sept 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm i and my wife were in my 1997 f-150 just leaving town when the gas tank dropped to the pavement. at first i did not know what it was. i thought the muffler was dragging or something which surprised me because it is in excellent shape. i pulled the truck off to the side and when i looked under the vehicle i could see the front part of the tank on the ground and a hole had been worn in it and about 12 gallons of gas leaked out. we were thankful a spark did not ignite it all. i called a tow truck and it was towed back to town. the tank could not be repaired (which was in good shape) and $591 later it is back on the road. | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while the vehicle was being refueled she noticed gasoline was leaking from top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 145,000. sm. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 92200 | ||
| On sept 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm i and my wife were in my 1997 f-150 just leaving town when the gas tank dropped to the pavement. at first i did not know what it was. i thought the muffler was dragging or something which surprised me because it is in excellent shape. i pulled the truck off to the side and when i looked under the vehicle i could see the front part of the tank on the ground and a hole had been worn in it and about 12 gallons of gas leaked out. we were thankful a spark did not ignite it all. i called a tow truck and it was towed back to town. the tank could not be repaired (which was in good shape) and $591 later it is back on the road. | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while the vehicle was being refueled she noticed gasoline was leaking from top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 145,000. sm. | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 92200 | ||
| On sept 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm i and my wife were in my 1997 f-150 just leaving town when the gas tank dropped to the pavement. at first i did not know what it was. i thought the muffler was dragging or something which surprised me because it is in excellent shape. i pulled the truck off to the side and when i looked under the vehicle i could see the front part of the tank on the ground and a hole had been worn in it and about 12 gallons of gas leaked out. we were thankful a spark did not ignite it all. i called a tow truck and it was towed back to town. the tank could not be repaired (which was in good shape) and $591 later it is back on the road. | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while the vehicle was being refueled she noticed gasoline was leaking from top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 145,000. sm. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150 . while driving 2 mph and hauling a trailer the vehicle felt as if it didnt want to accelerate forward. the contact then turned off the vehicle and then noticed that the gas tank was hanging from underneath the vehicle. the manufacturer was not informed about the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 75000.cv | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while the vehicle was being refueled she noticed gasoline was leaking from top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 145,000. sm. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150 . while driving 2 mph and hauling a trailer the vehicle felt as if it didnt want to accelerate forward. the contact then turned off the vehicle and then noticed that the gas tank was hanging from underneath the vehicle. the manufacturer was not informed about the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 75000.cv | |||
| 07/22/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was backing into a parking space and the fuel tank fell out. there was no fire from the tank falling. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and repaired. the contact wanted to file a complaint because this failure occurred just minutes after being on the highway traveling 65 mph. the contact stated this could have been a much more dangerous failure. the failure mileage was 160000 and the current was 161000.rl | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 145000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while the vehicle was being refueled she noticed gasoline was leaking from top of the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 145,000. sm. | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150 . while driving 2 mph and hauling a trailer the vehicle felt as if it didnt want to accelerate forward. the contact then turned off the vehicle and then noticed that the gas tank was hanging from underneath the vehicle. the manufacturer was not informed about the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 75000.cv | |||
| 07/22/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was backing into a parking space and the fuel tank fell out. there was no fire from the tank falling. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and repaired. the contact wanted to file a complaint because this failure occurred just minutes after being on the highway traveling 65 mph. the contact stated this could have been a much more dangerous failure. the failure mileage was 160000 and the current was 161000.rl | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f150 . while driving 2 mph and hauling a trailer the vehicle felt as if it didnt want to accelerate forward. the contact then turned off the vehicle and then noticed that the gas tank was hanging from underneath the vehicle. the manufacturer was not informed about the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 75000.cv | |||
| 07/22/2010 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. the contact was backing into a parking space and the fuel tank fell out. there was no fire from the tank falling. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and repaired. the contact wanted to file a complaint because this failure occurred just minutes after being on the highway traveling 65 mph. the contact stated this could have been a much more dangerous failure. the failure mileage was 160000 and the current was 161000.rl | |||
| 07/29/2010 | 132203 | ||
| The fuel tank straps broke on my 1997 ford f-150. i heard the noise and quickly pulled into a service station. they fixed my problem. i am lucky it didnt fall off in the road and ignite. | |||
| 04/03/2008 | 152000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while pulling into a driveway at 5 mph, the contact smelled gasoline coming from outside of the vehicle. he examined the vehicle and noticed that the gas tank had completely fallen off. the vehicle was towed to the nearest service station. the contact did not notice any abnormalities in the vehicle prior to the failure. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 152,000. | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 108000 | 2 | 06/01/1996 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. while driving 45 mph, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was brought to the dealer and the engine was replaced. as a result, the engine began to overheat and a significant lost of coolant resulted due to a reservoir failure. at 80,000 miles, the contact began to experience oil pressure failure, which the dealer stated was caused by a bent piston rod on the crank case. the manufacturer would not assist the contact because the vin excluded the vehicle from the recall. ford claimed to have only issued a partial level b recall. the failure originated 6 weeks ago, but has been ongoing since june of 2006. the technician suggesting waiting until the engine fails to have it replaced again. the current mileage is 850 and failure mileage was 108,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150. consumer writes in concerning safety recall 11v385000 regarding fuel tanks *tgw the consumer stated the fuel tank straps were replaced on september 28, 2011. prior to the replacement, the consumer did not have any problems fueling his tank. after the straps were replaced, he started having problems with fuel leaking on the ground after filling the tank. the consumer returned to the dealer. an inspection revealed a crack on the filler neck on the tank. the dealer stated they were not responsible as they only replaced the straps. the hose clamps, fuel tank and filler spout were rusted. *jb | |||
| 07/15/2006 | 1 | 07/01/2003 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank fell out due to rusted straps. the vehicle is not garaged. the contact expressed the that the tank should not have rusted out. updated 08/01/06. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150. consumer writes in concerning safety recall 11v385000 regarding fuel tanks *tgw the consumer stated the fuel tank straps were replaced on september 28, 2011. prior to the replacement, the consumer did not have any problems fueling his tank. after the straps were replaced, he started having problems with fuel leaking on the ground after filling the tank. the consumer returned to the dealer. an inspection revealed a crack on the filler neck on the tank. the dealer stated they were not responsible as they only replaced the straps. the hose clamps, fuel tank and filler spout were rusted. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 09/28/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150. consumer writes in concerning safety recall 11v385000 regarding fuel tanks *tgw the consumer stated the fuel tank straps were replaced on september 28, 2011. prior to the replacement, the consumer did not have any problems fueling his tank. after the straps were replaced, he started having problems with fuel leaking on the ground after filling the tank. the consumer returned to the dealer. an inspection revealed a crack on the filler neck on the tank. the dealer stated they were not responsible as they only replaced the straps. the hose clamps, fuel tank and filler spout were rusted. *jb | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150. consumer writes in regards to recall and fuel tank *tgw the consumer stated he first noticed the problem when he smelled gasoline just after pulling into a parking lot. upon investigation, he noticed gas on the top half of the gas tank on the driver's side. alarmed, he looked for the cause and noticed that one gas tank strap was broken and the tank had fallen and was hanging down at an angle. the consumer then received a letter from ford informing him of a recall, but ford would not authorize the dealer to replace the damaged fuel tank, but only the straps. it was verified by the dealer, that the top of the tank was leaking. however, ford still refused to replace the tank. *jb | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1997 ford f-150. consumer writes in regards to recall repair *tgw the consumer stated the dealer should cover the cost of the new tank and labor. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 1997 ford f150. consumer writes in regards to a recall related to straps on gas tank *tgw the consumer stated the fuel tank was leaking due to rust. the consumer stated he shouldn't have to pay to have the tank replaced, since the problem was due to a recall defect. *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/21/2011 | 223000 | ||
| One of two straps holding the fuel tank in place failed due to corrosion. noticed the broken strap hanging below the vehicle after a 40 mile drive. unsure of when the strap let go. in removing the remaining pieces of the strap, it literally crumbled apart in my hand. tank is now held in place with a tie-down strap. | |||
| 07/11/2011 | |||
| The fuel tank strap on my 1997 ford f 150 has rusted out and is no longer holding my tank to the bottom of the truck. | |||
| 04/15/2011 | 165000 | ||
| Had to replace rusted gas tank straps because one rusted so bad it was hanging down, also had to replace gas tank because the tank rusted right under the straps. | |||
| 05/05/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Fuel tank strap rusted and broke on a 1997 ford f150. fuel now leaks from tank. | |||
| 11/27/2010 | 125000 | ||
| 1997 f-150 was fueling up vehicle and heard pop and looked under vehicle and the rear gas tank strap had broken free of the slide in attachment on the outboard side of the tank. the strap was in perfect condition but the rear slide in mounting point on the cross member had rottted out completely. the front slide in point did not have any corrosion on it. dealer did not want anything to do with it. truck was purchased used from a large car dealer in june 2010 | |||
| 11/01/2010 | 152000 | ||
| The front strap supporting the fuel tank on my 1997 f150 failed due to corrosion, broke and allowed the tank to drop from the frame and drag along the ground. the rear strap was still intact. speed of the vehicle at the time of the failure was 30 mph. fuel was pouring out of the tank by the time i stopped and within 10 minutes the tank was completely empty (approximately 20 gallons). a wrecker was called to pick up the truck and brought to a repair garage. estimate for the repair is $600.00, which includes the towing fee. the old parts were retained and in my possession. they are available to the odi for analysis if desired. | |||
| 09/26/2010 | 189000 | ||
| 1997 ford f150 long bed 2wd, rear gas tank strap has broken on 09/26/2010. i came out from a resturant to see something hannging under my truck and the strap has rusted in half! i was able to get some wire from a farm store to get me back on the road for now. | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 182061 | ||
| Rear fuel tank strap rusted through and finally broke, 1997 f150 xl reg. cab 2wd, 96l tank. lucky i just happened to be looking under the truck and noticed this issue. had both straps replaced at a cost of $118.63 cdn. part # st130. | |||
| 03/16/2008 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving 30 mph the fuel tank straps rusted and broke causing the fuel tank to drop from under the vehicle. there was a loud noise coming from under the vehicle as he pulls to the side of the road saw the fuel tank straps loose and hanging. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where they welded the straps which lasted only a year and now the straps has broken again. the dealer was contacted stating there are no recalls or warranty. he can pay to have the failure repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 187,000....mw | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 182061 | ||
| Rear fuel tank strap rusted through and finally broke, 1997 f150 xl reg. cab 2wd, 96l tank. lucky i just happened to be looking under the truck and noticed this issue. had both straps replaced at a cost of $118.63 cdn. part # st130. | |||
| 03/16/2008 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving 30 mph the fuel tank straps rusted and broke causing the fuel tank to drop from under the vehicle. there was a loud noise coming from under the vehicle as he pulls to the side of the road saw the fuel tank straps loose and hanging. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where they welded the straps which lasted only a year and now the straps has broken again. the dealer was contacted stating there are no recalls or warranty. he can pay to have the failure repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 187,000....mw | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 182061 | ||
| Rear fuel tank strap rusted through and finally broke, 1997 f150 xl reg. cab 2wd, 96l tank. lucky i just happened to be looking under the truck and noticed this issue. had both straps replaced at a cost of $118.63 cdn. part # st130. | |||
| 03/16/2008 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving 30 mph the fuel tank straps rusted and broke causing the fuel tank to drop from under the vehicle. there was a loud noise coming from under the vehicle as he pulls to the side of the road saw the fuel tank straps loose and hanging. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where they welded the straps which lasted only a year and now the straps has broken again. the dealer was contacted stating there are no recalls or warranty. he can pay to have the failure repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 187,000....mw | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 182061 | ||
| Rear fuel tank strap rusted through and finally broke, 1997 f150 xl reg. cab 2wd, 96l tank. lucky i just happened to be looking under the truck and noticed this issue. had both straps replaced at a cost of $118.63 cdn. part # st130. | |||
| 03/16/2008 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving 30 mph the fuel tank straps rusted and broke causing the fuel tank to drop from under the vehicle. there was a loud noise coming from under the vehicle as he pulls to the side of the road saw the fuel tank straps loose and hanging. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where they welded the straps which lasted only a year and now the straps has broken again. the dealer was contacted stating there are no recalls or warranty. he can pay to have the failure repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 187,000....mw | |||
| 09/07/2010 | 182061 | ||
| Rear fuel tank strap rusted through and finally broke, 1997 f150 xl reg. cab 2wd, 96l tank. lucky i just happened to be looking under the truck and noticed this issue. had both straps replaced at a cost of $118.63 cdn. part # st130. | |||
| 03/16/2008 | 130000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1997 ford f150. while driving 30 mph the fuel tank straps rusted and broke causing the fuel tank to drop from under the vehicle. there was a loud noise coming from under the vehicle as he pulls to the side of the road saw the fuel tank straps loose and hanging. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic shop where they welded the straps which lasted only a year and now the straps has broken again. the dealer was contacted stating there are no recalls or warranty. he can pay to have the failure repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 187,000....mw | |||
| 07/15/2010 | |||
| Please add my name to the many complaints about breaking fuel tank straps. the tank did not fall off.i wired it back up for now until the other strap breaks off. | |||
| 04/21/2009 | 136900 | ||
| This information is for a 1997 ford f150 xlt truck. in late april/may last year i noticed one of my fuel tank straps had rusted and the tank was hanging down. i went to the local ford dealer and purchased 2 straps to replace both of the tank straps thinking if the one rusted out i might as well change both straps. i was able to change both straps myself so i thought i was good. i did not over tighten the bolts because the bolt meets the frame of the truck before you can over tighten the bolt. however, a couple of hours later i noticed my tank was leaking in the area where the bottom of the fuel tank is shaped to accept the strap. i removed the strap it appeared that the rusting process had weaken the bottom of the fuel tank in the area of the strap. i had to order a new fuel tank from an online supplier to save money(parts train) and went back to the ford dealer and they agreed for a fee to install the new aftermarket fuel tank. i did have additional costs to replace a fuel taken sensor assembly because that was rusted and would not be reusable with the new fuel tank. my total out of pocket expenses were approximately $350.00 | |||