Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While pulling into a driveway at 5 MPH, the contact smelled gasoline coming from outside of the vehicle. He examined the vehicle and noticed that the gas tank had completely fallen off. The vehicle was towed to the nearest service station. The contact did not notice any abnormalities in the vehicle prior to the failure. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 152,000.
1997 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While driving 45 MPH, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was brought to the dealer and the engine was replaced. As a result, the engine began to overheat and a significant lost of coolant resulted due to a reservoir failure. At 80,000 miles, the contact began to experience oil pressure failure, which the dealer stated was caused by a bent piston rod on the crank case. The manufacturer would not assist the contact because the VIN excluded the vehicle from the recall. Ford claimed to have only issued a partial level b recall. The failure originated 6 weeks ago, but has been ongoing since june of 2006. The technician suggesting waiting until the engine fails to have it replaced again. The current mileage is 850 and failure mileage was 108,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel tank fell out due to rusted straps. The vehicle is not garaged. The contact expressed the that the tank should not have rusted out. Updated 08/01/06.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle, after filling the gas tank the bracket that holds the tank in place broke. The gas tank dropped 4 inches; however the vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. Upon inspection one of the two brackets were corroded and had completely broken off. The bracket was replaced and the manufacturer was alerted. Updated 5/3/2006 -
Dt: the contact 's vehicle had a brake line failure on the rear brake line. This happened on 10-04-05. He was driving on the interstate when he had to stop suddenly. He reported having no warning prior to this , such as a light coming on in the car. The brakes were not making any kind of noises. The brake pedal went to the floor. He pulled off of the road. He smelled brake fluid, and it was leaking from the steel brake line that is mounted on the rear axle housing. The brake line seemed unusually corroded. He takes very good care of the car and the car is stored properly. He has a lot of experience with vehicles, and has never seen anything like this. Also, t the gas tank was suspended by two metal straps. The rear strap was severely corroded. The gas tank was laying on the skid plate. Usually, there was about one inch clearance between the tank and skid plate. He was afraid that this may cause a gas leak from the gas tank .
The federal safety agency campaign 00v231000; ford issued a fuel leakage recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but was experiencing fuel leaks from the gas tank. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.
The federal safety agency campaign 00v231000; ford issued a fuel leakage recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but is experienced fuel leaks from the gas tank. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.
Check engine light is on due to fuel vapor recovery failure. Caused by piece of plastic breaking out of filler neck. They want $300 to replace.
Foia request any record relating to fire risk to the ford f150 truck with enclosed VIN number, as to why it was not included in recall campaign v-231, vehicle was destroyed by fuel system fire. *ph (nar) *cb
Request for any new information about the recall of ford f-150, and fires caused by a faulty fuel line. *ph (nar transfered to exe sec for control) *cb
While I was driving my f-150 truck on highway s-22, west of borrego springs, california, the truck caught fire. I pulled over to the edge of the road and got out. A tow truck driver who was driving behind me put out flames in the cab with a fire extinguisher. Then the cab bursed into flames and he pulled me away from the truck and called the police and fire department on his radio. Though the truck was turned off the fire continued and enveloped the truck in flames, despite the water pumped onto it from the fire truck. I learned there was a recall for f-150 trucks for a defective fuel line that could (no doubt has) cause fires. Ford motor company claimed that the recall did not include my truck because it was made in wayne and only f-150's built in norfolk and kansas city were involved. Yet my truck burned to a shell. It seems obvious that the fire was sucking fuel from the tank even though I had shut off the engine, obvious that the leaking fuel had ignited under the hood and the fire got well-advanced before I was even aware of it and was too big to be put out by a hand-held extinguisher. Ford has denied any responsibility for this disaster to me. They clame the case is closed. I reopened my case against ford in december, 2003 because I learned of computer websites dedicated to accidents caused by defects in manufacture of vehicles.
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. *nm
The consumer stated fuel leaked from the gas tank. The vehicle was serviced and the technician stated the filler tube was rusted at the tank 360 degrees around and 100% through.*ak
When filling the gas tank fuel will spill out, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer notified.
After 2 days of rain I went out to start my 1997 ford, f150. Rain water had leaked in from firewall area on to the intake manifold area and leaked in through a fuel injector fitting and found its way to a piston . The first attempt to start the starter engaged and abruptly stop after 3 more attempts at starting the engine it turned and started.the engine had severe banging noise(about 100 decibels ).I was told I had a bent piston rod from water being on top of piston and the engine was ruined!
Foia request any new information about the recall of the 1997 ford f-150 pickup trucks and fires caused by the faulty fuel line, the consmers 1997 ford 150 was destroyed by a fire in november 2000, ref es2001081176/s/ shelton 3/10/2001 *ph (nar) *cb the consumer wantd to know if his vehicle was included in recall #00v23100.
Engine light is on relating to the intake manifold runner controls stuck open, due to insufficient air/fuel mixture and low vacuum pressure. Dt
The vehicle caught on fire while parked. Vehicle's fuel line had been fixed 2 months prior under recall 00v231000. Nlm
Defective intake manafold gaskit caused engine coolant to leak into cylinder on top of piston when engine was started the connecting rod bent causing engine failurer
The vehicle has a faulty front cover gasket on the engine, which caused coolant leak in turn causing an overheat situation which lead to an intake manifold gasket failure, which may also lead to an engine failure. I took the vehicle to the t&w ford dealership in williamstown, ky where they told me that the front cover would need to be replaced along with the gaskets and also o2 sensors at a cost of 1500.00, I did the work of gasket replacement at a cost of 60.00.
On 5/3/02 engine check light came on and we took it to the dealership. They checked it and replaced the dpf sensor, updated computer and cleaned fuel injectors. The following week, I had trouble starting 3 times after work. The following wednesday, my wife drove it to work and when she tried to start it after work there was a loud "bang" and it took another 1/2 hr to get it going. When she got it going again there was a loud "tapping" from the engine. We called the dealer and towed it in. They checked and said the coolant was leaking into the oil and the engine could not be rebuilt. It was going to cost us $4000 plus labor to have another engine put in. This vehicle has been very well maintained. On doing some research we found that this is a common problem with this particular engine, and there was a recall (#99b29) related to this problem that we never received. We ordered the truck in jan 1996, and took delivery in march 96 which falls within all of the date ranges specified on f150.com. We have since contacted our salesman, he checked out the problem and called us back telling us to bring it in. This will involve another towing and I'm not sure it will solve anything we do not already know. We do not feel that we should have to pay $4000 for an engine on a truck that has been well maintained. Where do we go from here?
Dealer informed consumer that rust and corrosion developed in fuel tank. *ak consumer adds that fuel injector was replaced, but soon failed when taken for test drive.
Dealer had to replace all six fuel injectors because of rust and corrosion in fuel tank.*akconsumer picked the vehicle upo from the deatler and it is still not giving the best performance.
Airbag light is on. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times. Dealer cannot solve problem. *ak consumer states that the throttle stuck on vehicle while driving in heavy traffic when vehicle only had 8193 miles on it, dealer replaced throttle body and air intake, throttle stuck again at 28104 miles, dealer replaced same parts. Pittman arm was replaced.
Fuel line leak caused gasoline to spill onto the pavement; a definite safety hazard. Defect was covered by a safety recall, but I had previously taken vehicle in for inspection and given a clean bill of health. How can a part covered under a recall fail after I took it in? Ford is unwilling to cover any expenses except the repair costs, while I incurred addtional costs. The windshield washer quit working. Ford is unwilling to cover the cost of repairs.
While driving vehicle caught on fire, consumer believes it was due to a leak in the fuel line, because there was a recall issued for his make model and year, however consumer was informed that his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
Vehicle is losing coolant and will idle roughly. Problem is intake manifold. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.
I have contacted ford motor co. By phone & email and they say they will get back w/me and never do. There is no follow up on their part. No customer service and no satisfaction. The customer service ended at the signing of the bill of sale. No safety defect.
Fuel line is rubbning against upper radiator hose and may cause a leakages which could lead to a possible engine compartment fire. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time.
Upon start up engine was making a knocking sound. Problem was diagnosed as a bent rod for the number one piston. *ak blown intake gasket caused a leak.
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