Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that one of the two fuel straps fractured. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but the vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired. The contact was concerned with that fact that the fuel tank could possibly detach a result of the amount of pressure on one strap. The failure mileage was 79,170 and the current mileage was 79,176. Updated 09/02/11*lj updated 10/31/11
1998 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, there was a clunking noise coming from under the front driver side door. Also, the contact noticed that the fuel gauge reading dropped to empty in approximately forty five seconds. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the road they had been traveling was on fire. The contact then discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the vehicle and both straps were missing from the fuel tank. The contact was unaware of the conditions of the straps and stated that approximately fifteen gallons of fuel spilled out of a hole in the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to an an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the fuel tank and the both straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. There was an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number: ea11006 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Updated 08/11/11 *bf updated 3/05/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 MPH in the driveway, the fuel tank partially detached from the vehicle and began to drag onto the ground. There was no fuel leaked due to the failure. An authorized dealer was notified and they recommended having the vehicle towed in for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact expressed significant concern over a potential fire hazard. The approximate failure mileage was 100,029. Updated 08/31/2011
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH both straps that holds the fuel tank in place broke causing it to fall onto the ground. When the fuel tank fell on the ground all of the gasoline spilled out because of a hole in the fuel tank. The fire department was called in order to clean the fuel spillage. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls; however, there was an investigation related to the failure and offered no additional assistance. The failure mileage was 152,000.
Failure was immediate, ford f150 fuel tank straps. While driving down the road apparently the tank straps gave way and the fuel tank dropped. Before coming to a stop and after catching some uneven pavement, fuel tank was pealed open and losing about 8 gallons gas. Fire dept was called and they cleaned up spill. Both straps broke and fuel tank is un-repairable. Updated 08/05/11 *bf the consumer stated he experienced other problems with the vehicle, such as a leaking power steering gear box, brake lines had to be replaced, there was a leak in the 4-wheel drive gear box, the muffler hangers, ball joints, tie rod ends and shocks all had to be replaced. Updated 08/11/1*jb
Rusted out gas tank straps on a 1998 ford f150 causing tank to drop, rattle and roll. Potential fire hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the contact heard a loud banging noise outside of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and noticed the fuel tank was partially detached and dragging on the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated both fuel tank straps were corroded due to rust. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35 MPH the contact heard a scraping noise underneath the vehicle and noticed wet spots on the road behind the vehicle. The contact drove onto the shoulder of the road. The contact noticed two of the fuel tank straps were broken and the fuel tank had dropped and fractured. There was approximately six gallons of fuel leaking out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop. The mechanic replaced the fuel tank, both fuel straps, the pressure sensor and the fuel tank vent. The vehicle was repaired. There was an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number: ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, ther:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 07/26/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact was driving 45 MPH when he heard an abnormal noise. Once he pulled over, he noticed that one of the fuel tank straps had fractured as a result of corrosion. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.
Driving 1998 ford f-150 4 x 4 truck on dry, flat, smooth asphalt surface road at 45 MPH when I noticed a loud metallic sound. Pulled off road immediately and noticed strong odor of gasoline. Looked under vehicle and observed front end of gas tank was on the ground, leaking gas profusely. Turned off engine and immediately called 9-1-1 because of fire potential. Fire, ems, and local sheriff responded. Front gas tank mounting strap failed, causing tank to land on pavement, rupturing fuel tank with resultant gasoline spill, contained by fire department. Gas tank removed by fire department, truck towed for repairs, approximated at $1,500.00 to replace damaged fuel tank, fuel pump, and mounting straps. Fire department reported to me that several occurrences with ford f-150 fuel tank mounting strap failures have been reported. Updated 09/14/11 *bf the consumer stated when the fuel tank fell to the ground, fuel began leaking. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The front strap broke on the left top portion due to corrosion. The consumer lost five gallons of gas. The repairs cost over $1000. Updated 09/21/11
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact heard a loud clunking noise outside of the vehicle and maneuvered to the side of the road. He then noticed that the fuel tank was partially detached from the vehicle with both fuel tank straps completely corroded from rust. In addition, an estimated amount of ten gallons of fuel spilled onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis who advised that there was an open investigation associated with the failure under the federal safety agency action number: ea11006 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was in the process of notifying the manufacturer regarding the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
1998 f-150 fuel tank straps very rusty. Wondering if ford is willing to fix the problem? Has there been a recall yet?
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated the straps holding the fuel tank became detached. The contact did not confirm if the failure was caused by rust. The fuel tank straps were replaced. The failure mileage was 109,775 and the current mileage was 119,200. Updated 07/21/11 *bf the consumer stated the strap had some rusting causing the gas tank to fall off while driving on the interstate. Updated 07/29/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle and maneuvered to the side of the road. He inspected the vehicle and noticed that both fuel tank straps were completely corroded due to rust, which caused the fuel tank to detach. There was a small amount of fuel leakage. The failure caused damage to the brake line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that while having the starter replaced at a local repair shop the mechanic noticed the straps which held the fuel tank in place were severely rusted. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the straps were replaced. The contact expressed concern over the straps possibly causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. The contact had not notified the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 134,142.
Owner started smelling gas and suspected a problem with gasoline tank. He made an appointment with rockton automotive. Repair shop requested to not fill the tank full. One gas tank strap was broken, the other rusted. The gas tank was no longer sitting level. Both straps were replaced. Owner has the oem straps if you need them.
Upon inspection for muffler repair, both gas tank straps were noticed to have rusted completely through and the gas tank was being held only by the skid plate
As I was looking under my truck preparing to toe a vehicle, I noticed one of my fuel tank straps was completely rusted through and hanging loose. Basically my tank was being held by only one of the straps. I did this visual check after hearing about possible problems on a television news broadcast. A phone call to the dealer resulted in nothing.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. While driving approximately 35 MPH the contact heard a thumping noise underneath the vehicle. The contact exit the vehicle, inspected it and noticed the fuel tank had detached from the underneath the vehicle. The fuel tank had a hole in it and there was approximately 20 gallons of fuel spilling out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the fuel tank, vent pressure sensor, fuel line and fuel tank strap were replaced which included repairing the wires. The contact was unable to confirm if the fuel tank strap was corroded. The vehicle was repaired. There was an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number ea11006 ( fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) which may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
As I was looking under my truck preparing to toe a vehicle, I noticed one of my fuel tank straps was completely rusted through and hanging loose. Basically my tank was being held by only one of the straps. I did this visual check after hearing about possible problems on a television news broadcast. A phone call to the dealer resulted in nothing.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated the fuel tank detached from the vehicle while driving and the straps were fractured due to excessive rust. The contact was able to tie the fuel tank to the frame. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure and the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and would provide no further assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 07/08/11*lj the consumer stated the repair would cost $200.00
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. There was not a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the front fuel tank strap was corroded and caused the failure. The fuel tank and straps were replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that there were no related recalls. The current mileage was approximately 211,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Both straps, which holds the gas tank, rusted through and broke loose while driving at low speed and traveled over minor pothole. Entire tank fell to the cement. Fuel line did not break away.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact was traveling 55 MPH when both straps holding the fuel tank in place fractured. The contact had the vehicle towed to their home and the vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 122,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving, the fuel tank detached from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was told that both straps to the fuel tank had fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. While driving 20 MPH, the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The dealer did not offer any assistance and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 187,000. Updated 09/14/11 *bf the consumer stated both straps failed. The fuel tank straps were rusted through and then tank fell onto the road, when the rear strap failed. The straps were replaced. Updated 09/21/11
1998 ford f150 fuel strap has broken.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and caused gasoline to leak into the street. The contact called the dealer and the dealer offered to have the vehicle towed to dealer but the contact declined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The support straps holding the gasoline tank of my ford f-150 truck rusted away leaving the gas tank unsupported. The truck can not be driven until the straps are replaced. Updated 09/14/11 *bf the consumer stated one strap rusted in the middle of the gas tank at the bottom. Both straps were replaced. The tank dropped a little. Updated 09/21/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank drop as a result of the straps breaking. The contact mentioned that both of the straps failed and most of the fuel spilled. In addition, he stated that he believed the failure occurred due to the straps being corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 88,000.
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