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The contact owns a 1999 Ford F150. While driving approximately 10 mph into a driveway, a loud noise emitted outside of the vehicle. The contact turned the engine off and detected both fuel tank straps were fractured due to rust. As a result of the failure, there was a small amount of fuel leakage on the ground. The manufacturer was notified and they advised there was not a recall pertaining to the defect. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000. Updated 07/08/11 the gas tank was punctured as a result of the straps breaking. The truck was towed to a repair shop where the straps and gas tank were replaced at a cost of $1000. Updated 09/21/11
The driver owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle while driving 45 mph. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that both straps which held the fuel tank in place had fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 220,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I filled my vehicle up full of fuel (26 gallons) the night before the incident. When leaving work for lunch I pulled out of the drive and drove approx. 400 feet at 25 mph and heard a loud grinding noise that was constant, I pulled into the parking lot 20 feet ahead and parked the truck. The front and center fuel tank strap gave out and the front of the fuel tank was laying on the ground. There was a hole in the front of the tank from dragging it approx. 100 feet. I lost approx. 10 gallons of fuel and was able to get the rest out the tank. The consumer stated the straps had surface rust, but was still solid and in tact. The top part where the strap attaches to the frame of the vehicle was great. The break occurred at the bottom of the tank with a full load of fuel. Updated 09/16/11.
The driver owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle while at a traffic stop. Both of the fuel tank straps were fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the fuel tank was repaired. The failure mileage was 156,000 and the current mileage was 157,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The fuel tank strap was temporarily repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 148,000.
- New Castle, PA, USA
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The contact owns a 1999 Ford F150. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, there was an abnormal grinding from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and caused fuel to spill. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who found that the fuel tank straps were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The fire and police department were dispatched and a police report was filed. The failure and current mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.
After hearing of a recall of this vehicle for corrosion of fuel tank straps and checking my vehicle they are corroding. I have talked to the dealership, Ford customer care and E-mailed the company I am told that this vehicle is not included in the recall and they can do nothing. Why are all Ford F-150's not included into recall, especially if they are defective. What other action can I take to have this taken care of?
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at low speeds over railroad tracks he heard a loud noise and noticed that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. The two straps that hold the tank in place had fractured and they were covered with rust. Fuel spilled from the fuel tank and approximately five to six gallons spilled onto the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle and also replaced the straps. The failure mileage was approximately 226,600.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph he heard a loud noise and pulled onto the side of the road. He then noticed that the fuel tank had detached, and both straps were fractured and had completely deteriorated. Fuel spilled and it was approximately a loss of 4 to 5 gallons of fuel spilled out of the vehicle due to the failure. The vehicle was towed and repaired by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired which included replacing the two fuel tank straps. The failure mileage was approximately 133,786. Updated 08/31/11 the gas tank straps, fuel lines and fuel tank were replaced. Updated 09/07/11
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact was driving a moderate speeds when the fuel tank strap fractured and caused the fuel tank to drag. The contact stated that by the time he was able to stop the vehicle, a hole was created in the fuel tank and caused a leak. The contact had the vehicle towed to their personal mechanic for repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.
1999 Ford F150 gas tank straps failed. Vehicle was traveling on a smooth road at about 35 mph. Husband and daughter in the truck, pulled over right away, truck was towed to a mechanic. Gas tank was dragging on the ground. Gas spilled out.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated that one of the straps that hold the fuel tank broke as a result of corrosion. The contact also mentioned that a rope had to be attached in order to temporarily hold the fuel tank in place. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who referred her to NHTSA. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 125,915. The consumer also stated the nozzle was cracked. Updated 07/15/11
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated the fuel tank was leaking; when the vehicle was inspected he noticed that the fuel tank and one of the straps were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and the current miles were 109,393. Updated 6/8/11 updated 06/24/11
The fuel tank and fuel tank straps were badly rusted and the fuel tank was leaking. Moisture and dirt was accumulating inside the strap causing it to rust.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact was attempting a turn and drove over a pothole when the fuel tank straps fractured. The fuel tank then detached from the vehicle and caused a full tank of gasoline fuel to spill. In addition, the fuel tank then struck and ruptured the rear brakes lines. In order to stop the vehicle, the contact had to abruptly apply the emergency brake and shift into park simultaneously. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home where it was inspected by the insurance company. The insurance company discovered that the fuel straps were corroded and was the cause of failure. The failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 141,000.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F150. The contact was driving 5 mph and traveled over a speed bump when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. There was minimal fuel spillage. The fuel straps were rusted and corroded yet the front strap was the only one that fractured. The vehicle was repaired by the contact at a cost of $200. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000. Updated 6/8/11
The front strap on my F-150 fuel tank has rusted and broke but the back one is still holding, I am waiting on the investigation of this problem to turn it into a recall and I thought I should report this to add to the investigation
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal thump while driving approximately 55 mph. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place was fractured and the fuel tank was hanging downward.there was also fuel spilling onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the straps and fuel tank were replaced. The contact was also told that the old straps and fuel tank were corroded. The failure mileage was 144,895 and the current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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- Howell, MI, USA