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The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and maneuvered to the side of the road. He inspected the vehicle and noticed that both fuel tank straps were completely corroded due to rust, which caused the fuel tank to detach. There was a small amount of fuel leakage. The failure caused damage to the brake line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while having the starter replaced at a local repair shop the mechanic noticed the straps which held the fuel tank in place were severely rusted. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the straps were replaced. The contact expressed concern over the straps possibly causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. The contact had not notified the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 134,142.
Upon inspection for muffler repair, both gas tank straps were noticed to have rusted completely through and the gas tank was being held only by the skid plate
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F150. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a thumping noise underneath the vehicle. The contact exit the vehicle, inspected it and noticed the fuel tank had detached from the underneath the vehicle. The fuel tank had a hole in it and there was approximately 20 gallons of fuel spilling out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the fuel tank, vent pressure sensor, fuel line and fuel tank strap were replaced which included repairing the wires. The contact was unable to confirm if the fuel tank strap was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. There was an open investigation under NHTSA action number EA11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) which may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
As I was looking under my truck preparing to toe a vehicle, I noticed one of my fuel tank straps was completely rusted through and hanging loose. Basically my tank was being held by only one of the straps. I did this visual check after hearing about possible problems on a television news broadcast. A phone call to the dealer resulted in nothing.
- Maryville, IL, USA
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As I was looking under my truck preparing to toe a vehicle, I noticed one of my fuel tank straps was completely rusted through and hanging loose. Basically my tank was being held by only one of the straps. I did this visual check after hearing about possible problems on a television news broadcast. A phone call to the dealer resulted in nothing.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle while driving and the straps were fractured due to excessive rust. The contact was able to tie the fuel tank to the frame. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure and the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and would provide no further assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 07/08/11 the consumer stated the repair would cost $200
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact was driving 55 mph when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. There was not a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the front fuel tank strap was corroded and caused the failure. The fuel tank and straps were replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. The current mileage was approximately 211,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Both straps, which holds the gas tank, rusted through and broke loose while driving at low speed and traveled over minor pothole. Entire tank fell to the cement. Fuel line did not break away.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact was traveling 55 mph when both straps holding the fuel tank in place fractured. The contact had the vehicle towed to their home and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 122,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, the fuel tank detached from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was told that both straps to the fuel tank had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F150. While driving 20 mph, the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The dealer did not offer any assistance and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 187,000. Updated 09/14/11 the consumer stated both straps failed. The fuel tank straps were rusted through and then tank fell onto the road, when the rear strap failed. The straps were replaced. Updated 09/21/11
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and caused gasoline to leak into the street. The contact called the dealer and the dealer offered to have the vehicle towed to dealer but the contact declined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The support straps holding the gasoline tank of my Ford F-150 truck rusted away leaving the gas tank unsupported. The truck can not be driven until the straps are replaced. Updated 09/14/11 the consumer stated one strap rusted in the middle of the gas tank at the bottom. Both straps were replaced. The tank dropped a little. Updated 09/21/11
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank drop as a result of the straps breaking. The contact mentioned that both of the straps failed and most of the fuel spilled. In addition, he stated that he believed the failure occurred due to the straps being corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that one of the straps that connected to the fuel tank was missing. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the straps and the manufacturer informed the contact there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was concerned with the fuel tank possibly detaching from the vehicle, causing a crash or a fire. The failure mileage was 155,000.
The straps holding the gas tank on my F150 truck failed and caused the gas tank to fall and become lodged under the rear axle of the vehicle while traveling approximately 55-60 mph. The truck was equipped with skid plates and likely prevented fuel spilling or a fire. The resulting tow and repair bill was $1100. A complaint was filed with Ford, but was subsequently ignored.
Gas tank straps broke and tank fell while driving tank had a hole ground in it before I could stop there was a gas spill and thank god no fire I've had over 30 cars and trucks and never had a gas tank fall out of any of them.
Rear gas tank strap rusted through. I replaced it immediately. The gas tank would have dropped if I had not caught this defect when I did. Defective part replacement date was March 28, 2011. $31 was the cost of the part plus labor.
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- Evergreen Park, IL, USA