Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that one of the straps that connected to the fuel tank was missing. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the straps and the manufacturer informed the contact there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was concerned with the fuel tank possibly detaching from the vehicle, causing a crash or a fire. The failure mileage was 155,000.
1998 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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The straps holding the gas tank on my f150 truck failed and caused the gas tank to fall and become lodged under the rear axle of the vehicle while traveling approximately 55-60 MPH. The truck was equipped with skid plates and likely prevented fuel spilling or a fire. The resulting tow and repair bill was $1100. A complaint was filed with ford, but was subsequently ignored.
I read this week about ford f150 fuel tank straps breaking, my tank dropped from my 1998 f150 last summer, I was up the street from home when I heard something dragging, thought it was the car behind me, as I pulled into my driveway, a gusher of gas came pouring out from under my truck, upon inspection, the front part of the gas tank was dragging and made a hole on the bottom edge. Later I jacked up the tank and secured it with rope so the tow company could take it in for repairs.
Gas tank straps broke and tank fell while driving tank had a hole ground in it before I could stop there was a gas spill and thank god no fire I've had over 30 cars and trucks and never had a gas tank fall out of any of them.
Straps on gas tank broke, dropped front of gas tank on road while we were driving. Front of gas tank had hole when we pulled over spilling out 3/4 tank of gas, which almost went into drain at gas station we pulled over at, gas station attendant contained spill for us. Tow truck driver said we were lucky we didn't have a fire from dragging tank. I have 7 photos documenting scene at gas station and tank.
Front fuel tank strap corroded. Fuel tank dropped to roadway at 55 MPH. Required emergency flatbed tow to repair shop. Lucky there was no fire or other damage involved. Fuel tank straps and vent hose replaced. Old parts not available.
With a full fuel tank, pulling away from a stop sign, the front of the gas tank fell. It dragged a few feet before stopping creating a hole and gas leakage. Had it towed to a service garage that had to replace gas tank and straps. Mechanic stated the tank straps had rusted.
Rear gas tank strap rusted through. I replaced it immediately. The gas tank would have dropped if I had not caught this defect when I did. Defective part replacement date was march 28, 2011. $31.00 was the cost of the part plus labor.
Our 1998 ford f-150's gas tank fell off the truck in our driveway. The local fire department was called and they advised us that the rear strap completely deteriorated. They were able to cut the front strap with minimal effort as it was deteriorated as well. We were very fortunate it did not fall when in the truck was in motion.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the fuel tank detached the vehicle, as one of the fuel tank straps corroded and broke. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop who replaced the fuel tank and the strap. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 135,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 128,000. Updated 07/08/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured and the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the straps were corroded and as a result of the failure the fuel tank, fuel pump and straps needed to be replace. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 212,000. Updated 10/18/11*lj updated 11/07/11
Noticed fuel tank hanging low, straps had rusted and tank broke free and dropped down.
Was at gas pump getting gas, when gas started to pour out of tank by filler tube. Took to repair shop and was told gas strap was rotted away had to replace both gas straps and tank. Because it broke off tank by filler tube.
On june 12,2010, the front fuel tank strap broke. The fuel tank did not leak or catch on fire. After purchasing new straps and installing them. The vehicle is back on the highway. Note: this vehicle passed a pennsylvania state safety inspection on 05/24/2010 by a ford dealer. Component # 2 gasoline storage component # 3 tank assembly mounting (straps)
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap was loose and the contact was concerned of the possibility of the fuel tank detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 160,000 and current mileage was 163,000.
Fuel tank strap broke on my truck. Had ford fix the problem after I noticed it.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank straps were corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 160,000. Updated 06/13/11 *bf the manufacturer informed the consumer they were aaware of the problem and it was being investigated. The consumer replaced both fuel straps. Updated 06/21/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that both straps that held the fuel tank in place fractured while the vehicle was in motion. The contact used hauling straps to secure the fuel tank to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the failure was repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure was 95,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were rusted and caused the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who repaired the fuel tank straps at a cost of $210 to the contact. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were rusted and causing fuel to spill from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who repaired the fuel tank straps at a cost of $210 to the contact. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000. Updated 06/16/11*lj the consumer stated only one of the straps rusted through which caused it to separate and fuel began to leak on to the ground whenever he filled the tank. Updated 06/21/11
While driving home on 5/11/2011 I pulled into a gas station when the strap on my 1998 ford f-50 broke sending the fuel tank to the ground. Although the tank is dented, it did not leak yet. I was able to rope tie it up and drive it carefully back home. Thank god I did not enter the freeway. The VIN # is [xxx]. I notified the dealer brighton ford and they told me there is no recall as of yet. No words of encouragement to say the least. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the front straps fractured from the fuel tank. The contact secured the fuel tank to the vehicle with rope and drove the vehicle to a local mechanic where it was discovered that the fuel tank caused a brake line to fracture as well. The mechanic repaired the two front straps to the fuel tank and the brake line. The contact was concerned that the failure could have caused a crash and even a fire. The failure mileage was 90,000.
I have an 1998 ford f-150 that has broken one of the fuel tank straps that support the tank due to corrosion of the strap.
1998 ford f-150 broken gas tank strap. Leaking fuel after tank fell out.
The straps broke off gas tank and fell to the highway leaking out 17 gal. Of gas and sparks were flying like crazy and I started to slow down and pull off to the side of road and I jumped out of truck and ran from it not knowing what would happen next......6 weeks earlier the universal joints had been changed and all looked fine., new(not used) gas tank and straps and new gas line were all replaced .......
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact was driving 40 MPH when the fuel tank fractured from under the vehicle. The contact stated that all of the gasoline spilled out when the tank fell. The contact had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and was informed that the straps that held the fuel tank was rusted and caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 229,779 and the current mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The contact was driving 55 MPH when the fuel tank partially fractured from the vehicle and as the contact continnued driving, the fuel tank was dragging the ground and causing it to spark. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop but was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the contact heard a metallic bang from under the vehicle. The contact noticed through the passenger side mirror that there were sparks coming from under the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and once he exited, he noticed a trail of fuel on the ground and a hole in the fuel tank where fuel was leaking. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated that the fuel tank and the attaching straps would need 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) for the failure but the investigation was still ongoing. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35 MPH the front side of the gasoline tank fell down towards the front of the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle home. The dealer was contacted and a replacement strap for the fuel tank was ordered. The contact repaired the vehicle. 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). While driving approximately 35 MPH the contact also heard a banging noise. When the contact inspected the vehicle he noticed the rear spring shackle was broken and severely corroded. The contact replaced the rear spring shackle. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed one of the fuel tank straps had become detached from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not 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). The approximate failure mileage was 153,385.
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