1999 Ford F-150: fuel leak

Filed Nov 30, 2017 · Fuel system · 91,000 miles · PA

Top front of fuel tank rusted out and fuel leaks especially when tank is full . Other areas on top are also very close to rusting thru . Ironically there was a recall few years ago to replace the 2 gas tank holding straps and the ford dealer said the gas tank was fine ?!? So either he was blind or didn't have a flash light or have an inspection mirror or was too lazy to replace the gas tank because it isn't an easy job ? I feel that ford has endangered my life and my family's life due to their blatant show of incompetence and irresponsibility ! Once the gasoline should ignite it will catch the gas tank on fire resulting in a fireball and explosion . I also have any more pictures if needed . Thank you,

Filed Jan 23, 2012 · Fuel system · 127,847 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contacted stated that while refueling the vehicle, fuel leaked from under the vehicle abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic. The mechanic stated that the filler neck was detached from the tank. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 127,847 and the current mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 20, 2011 · Fuel system · 185,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system: gasoline: storage: tank: mounting) but the contact was advised that the fuel leak the contact was experiencing would not be repaired under the recall. The contact stated that the leak was caused by rust and fractured straps on the fuel tank. The contact believed the failure was a manufacturing defect and should have been added to the original recall. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Sep 7, 2011 · Fuel system · 166,000 miles · MN

Gas leaking from back end of gas tank. Gas tank rusted through on back of tank were a plastic shield was afixed by ford. Removed plastic shield and entire end of gas tank rusted and leaking. Brushed away loose rust and multiple holes appeared and gas poured out. The plastic shield has a space between it and the tank which collects dirt/snow and road salt causing the gas tank to fail and leak. The rest of the gas tank is sound except for the straps that hold it in place. Ford has issued a recall for the straps. Ford should consider the entire gas tank for recall because of this plastic cover that cause the gas tank to fail and leak. A very serious danger of fire.

Filed Aug 6, 2011 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · OH

Driving f 150 on highway, gas tank torpedoes into asphalt, leaking fuel, almost rear ended by a tractor trailer. Gas leaking, called towing company for a flatbed, could not be towed because leaking fuel. Rusted straps. Towing company said, this was their fifth f 150 in two weeks with faulty straps.

Filed Jul 28, 2011 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH he heard a loud dragging noise. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact noticed that the fuel tank was half way detached from the vehicle. One of the straps which held the fuel tank in place was fractured and the other was severely rusted. No fuel leaked from the tank. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that there were no recalls related to the failure. The owner purchased new straps from an independent mechanic and repaired the vehicle himself. The failure and current mileages were approximately 200,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 20, 2011 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · MI

My daughter was driving my 1999 ford f150 truck (approx. 145,000 odometer miles) at 35 MPH when one (probably the front), or both, gas tank straps broke. She dragged the tank about 300 yards before stopping. Both straps were broken by that time and the tank was on the ground with a deep dent the size of a baseball and the metal scraped clean in the front right bottom corner of the tank. In attempting to strap up the tank, the damaged portion was scraped on the ground, which opened a seam up and fuel began leaking. I had to unbolt and take out the fuel pump because I couldn't figure out how to disconnect the fuel line fittings. The fuel intake hose was snapped off. I had to clip/cut the fuel sensor wires because I couldn't unlatch the sensor wires. Another small hose came off (fuel overflow hose?) easily. I was then able to pull the tank out from under the truck and drain the leaking gasoline into a gas can and have the truck towed. A used tank was found with the original fuel pump in it to replace the damaged tank and a new gas gauge sensor attached.

Filed Jun 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 71,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f150. The contact was driving 55 MPH when he was advised that the fuel tank was hanging. The fuel tank was not leaking gasoline however, both fuel straps were corroded and caused one strap to fracture. The contact replaced the fuel strap. The failure mileage was 71,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.

Filed Jun 6, 2011 · Fuel system · 126,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH he heard a loud noise. He then pulled into a open lot and noticed that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and both straps fractured and were corroded. Fuel was spilled and approximately eight gallons of fuel leaked out of the vehicle. The police and fire department were called to detain the area. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic who advised him that both straps and the tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2011 · Fuel system · 203,000 miles · WI

Tl* 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 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 could potentially have been related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 203,000. Updated 08/24/11*lj updated 3/01/2012 *ln

Filed May 27, 2011 · Fuel system · 146,000 miles · MI

Tl* 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 *bf 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

Filed May 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-150. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when he noticed a component fracturing from the vehicle. He then pulled to the side of the road and noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The police were called and a report was filed. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they advised him that the fuel tank and the straps had fractured and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.