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1999 Ford F150 2wd truck with 80,000 miles the fuel tank fell out of the truck. Upon investigation, it was found that the fuel tank straps has corroded apart. When re-installing new straps, it was found that the fuel fill tube was corroded, as well, with several holes in it. Also, while re-attaching fuel tank it was found that the rear three cross-members were on there way to corroding into two pieces, and had already completely broken in other places. Upon removal of pick-up truck bed for examination, it was found that the rear spring shackle pins had corroded away, leaving no support. Further, the frame rails were corroded to the point that they could be bent by hand- no tools used! this should be a major safety recall by Ford as an unsuspecting user hauling a trailer may loose their trailer, despite safety chains attached, causing injury, or death, and property damage. An unsuspecting driver would also be subject to the fuel tank falling off the truck, while driving. It could burst into flames, due to hot exhaust, or road sparks. This also poses the safety hazard of fuel spillage on a roadway. This is not the first truck manufactured by Ford that has had problems of this nature, but this is the worst I have seen, and there are more than likely more cases known to other mechanics, as well as some that have gone undetected as of yet.
Vehicle has a howling noise in the rear suspension, took to dealer, had replaced part of the rear end, however it did not change the problem, was informed this is normal on some models.
Vehicle has a howling noise in the rear suspension, took to dealer, had replaced part of the rear end, however it did not change the problem, was informed this is normal on some models.
Vehicle makes a howling noise, it jerked/ accelerated and a clunk noise when letting off gas. Dealer admitted they heard a noise. Consumer asked for a new rear end, and dealer denied the part. Consumer was informed there were problems with the 2001 models, consumer is aksing that the part be fixed or the dealer to buy the vehicle back.
Front windshield-the windshield would rattle going down the freeway everytime we would be in the truck. Took it in to advise the dealership and all they did was reseal it. Took it in again the second time and they did the same thing. After the third time I made them put in a new windshield. 2 weeks ago this cracked in half. Also the transmission was slipping. They replaced it with a new one. Also the rear end was leaking.
- Lake Elsinore, CA, USA
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Vehicle pulls a 5500lbs trailer: Whenever slowing down to make a turn on an incline, shifting from second to first gear, vehicle will shutter and jerk violently.also, rear end virbrates when taking off from a stop. If traveling 70mph and above, entire vehicle shakes. Contacted the dealer, and they can't fix it.
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- Corydon, IN, USA