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My driver's side seat belt does not work at all for the past 6-8 months its been stuck and locked and it doesn't release the belt at all so I been driving without a seat belt for awhile now it needs to be repaired and as for the other issues unknown like bank-1 & bank-2 not working properly also evap-leaks and sensors not working
I have multiple issues that hit all around same time. Body rusted and water leaks getting the bcm wet which causes the truck to go haywire, lights flashing, doors locking and unlocking, radio stays on, caused multiple things to stop working, fuel tank leaks when filling it up where the fuel tank fill hose rusted into the tank, causing multiple vacuum leaks and horrible running conditions and truck dies if not holding clutch, gas and brake at light. Rear trailer wiring plug when it's connected causes multiple lights to stay on even though vehicle not running and everything off. Also melted all wires on 2 trailers causing shorted out lights, replaced clutch 2 times since purchase on 3rd clutch and mechanics not sure why even after showing them I am properly using the clutch system, not pulling heavy loads, or driving it like a race truck. ABS system light won't shut off even though no codes or problems with abs system, multiple vacuum leaks and can't get rid of running lean and bad O2 sensors even after replacing them all.
My vehicle has a recall on the fuel straps I took it into the dealer they looked at it they said they cannot fix it because the strap call through the bed rail frame what's the strap is what caused the corrosion and rust to the bed rail frame.they will not proceed with the repairs even though the recall states that the straps rust and are known to corrode and if the gas thing falls it shall be replaced. Our gas tank fell and was rocking around on the skid plates and it punctured the gas.
I was filling my fuel tank and another customer pointed out there appeared to be something dripping from my truck. I found that as I filled there was a steady stream coming down what appears to be the framework holding up the fuel tank and dripping to the ground a couple of feet forward of the filling point. As the tank filled it appeared to also drip directly under the filling point. I did find there was a recall for the fuel strap which I was never notified of even though I have had this truck registered in Ohio for about 18 years and thus registered in the rust belt states. We did not notice any dripping at our home, only on filling the tank.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking fuel and the fuel tank straps were deteriorating. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 231,000.
- West St Paul, MN, USA
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The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. While driving, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. The contact noticed that the fuel tank was partially detached. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank strap had fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 25 mph, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The vehicle caught fire and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. A fire report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the straps fractured due to corrosion and punctured a hole on the fuel tank, which resulted in a fuel leak. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who offered to replaced the straps free of charge, but refused to replace the fuel tank under NHTSA campaign number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Was driving and fuel tank fall off and hit the ground, putting holes into the gas tank. My daughter researched recall's and found out there was one on the fuel straps that caused them to break. Ford will not approfve paying for and fixing my gas tank, which I feel should be done because it was their fault that the fuel straps were bad and I never got a recall. Am 79 years old on social security and they want $700 to fix gas tank. If their strap wouldn't have been defective this wouldn't have happen and luckley it didn't exposed and kill me and my passenger. Just seems very unfair that they don't cover the whole thing. You do have permission to contact my daughter at the evening phone number.
Ford replaced the straps on gas tank but not the tank which is rusty from the defective straps. The only rust on the tank is where the straps are. It started seeping a very small amount of gas at that point after they replaced the straps.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the retaining clips that supported the front and rear leaf springs were missing. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 98V161000 (fuel system, gasoline, suspension). The recall expired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 1998 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) however, the dealer stated that the repairs could not be performed because of a failure with the fuel straps. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 185,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. While parked the contact noticed a fuel leak coming from the fuel tank. The contact inspected the fuel tank and noticed it fractured due to corrosion on the fuel straps. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the fuel straps and repaired the fractured fuel tank. The mechanic stated the damage to the tank was severe and he could not guarantee the fuel tank would not leak again. After the vehicle was repaired NHTSA recall campaign id number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) was opened. Approximately two years after the repair the contact noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the fuel tank would not be replaced because it had not completely detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
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- Carson, CA, USA