1999 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs not being completed the dealer informed the consumer that one of the two straps was completely rotted and just hanging there and not supporting anything. Therefore, the gas tank was being held in place by only one strap. The dealer stated they could not make the repairs due to the corrosion, as it had affected the frame where the gas tank attached too. The consumer stated ever since he went to the dealer, there is an odor of gas emitting from the vehicle.

- Monroeville, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. During the recall repairs, the fuel tank began leaking abnormally due to corrosion of the fuel tank and straps. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that they would not replace the tank or the straps. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 208,846. Updated 01/18/2012 updated 02/29/12

- Syracuse, NY, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer to be repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The contact was informed that the fuel tank also leaking, but that failure was not covered under the recall. The fuel tank was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 123,800. Updated 12/14/11

- Wellington, OH, USA

Brake line is rusted could cause failure of brakes. Gas tank and supports are rusted replaced once but still all rusted. All frame underneath is rusted impossible to do repairs.

- Perry Hall, MD, USA

The contact owns a 1999 F-150. The contact stated that the fuel straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured, allowing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle and fall onto the ground. As a result, fuel spilled out from the fuel tank. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 115,000.

- Hamilton, IL, USA

At 11 pm last night, after I drove over a small bump, the gas tank straps on my 1999 Ford F150 broke, causing the gas tank to fall to the ground and leak a full tank of gasoline onto the street. Fortunately there was no fire, but I needed to contact the local fire department in order to have the gasoline cleaned up. I had the vehicle towed to a Ford dealership and I am currently awaiting contact from the service department. Updated 09/14/11 the consumer stated the straps broke off completely and he drove a block without recovering them. The metal portions of the straps were rusted prior to the break. Updated 09/21/11

- Garfield Heights, OH, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard a dragging noise from under the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed two of the fuel tank straps had detached from the fuel tank and were rusted. The contact stated that no fuel leaked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technician stated that the fuel tank, the straps and a valve would need to be replaced. 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) that could potentially have been related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000. Updated 08/24/11 updated 3/01/2012

- Greenleaf, WI, USA

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

- Howell, MI, USA

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.

- Sauk City, WI, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, she noticed that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle. No fuel was lost. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the fuel tank straps. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,841 updated 11/02/11

- Erie , PA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank strap had rusted. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 115,000.

- Lafayette , IN, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F150. While driving the vehicle vibrated and the contact pulled over and found the gas tank fell off the vehicle, the gas tank strap broke due to corrosion. The contact was able to put the gas tank back on the vehicle with some nylon straps. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer will be contacted. The failure and the current mileage were 200,000.

- Gilbertsville , KY, USA