This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
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.
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.
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 rotted 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.
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, which includes the towing fee. The old parts were retained and in my possession. They are available to the ODI for analysis if desired.
1997 Ford F150 long bed 2wd, rear gas tank strap has broken on 09/26/2010. I came out from a restaurant to see something hanging 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.
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.
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.
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.
On August 1, 2010, our Ford F150 (VIN [xxx]) started on fire and burned from the engine on out. The hood is totally burned through and the windshield also burned. The entire engine compartment is ruined. The truck was in our driveway at the time and we were alerted my neighbors who saw flames shooting 10' into the sky. We believe this engine fire was due to one of the recalls of Ford's faulty switches or wiring that ignited the spark into a full burn.
The truck stalled without warning while driving at any speed. When this occurred the power steering would lock up. The stalling occurred more often in warm temperatures. After several attempts the dealership replaced the idle air intake valve, which corrected the problem.
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- Embarrass, MN, USA