When filling my gas tank a week ago, I noticed a strong fuel smell. I looked under my truck and saw fuel dripping from the seem of the gas tank. Now that I've lost half the fuel it no longer smells or leaks. Im certain this was a direct cause of salt chemicals used in ice removal, here in northern mn. The straps and frame cross member bars holding the cargo bed in place have also disappeared from rust corrosion.
2001 Ford F-150: fuel leak
21 of the 1,236 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-150 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 157,805
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Tank strap has corroded or broke and gas tank leaks gas
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle began shaking violently. The contact mentioned that the failure also occurred when in reverse. In addition, the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the spark plug needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. After inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the fuel pump strap and frame were corroded. Also, the contact observed that the fuel pump was detached and leaking fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
2001 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to transmission problems. *smd the consumer stated during routine use of the truck, the transmission stopped functioning. The transmission repair shop, informed the consumer the cast steel gear within the transmission had shattered into two pieces. In october 2009, during an annual safety inspection, the straps holding the fuel tank in place were corroded and almost completely rusted through. In the summer of 2013, ford motor company, sent the consumer a notice, informing him the fuel tank strap were being recalled. The consumer was not overly concerned, since they had already been replaced, ford sent another recall. The consumer informed ford, he had the straps replaced. Ford then advised the consumer to visit the dealer about reimbursement. The dealer wanted to see what repairs had been made. Once the truck was on the lift, it was discovered the original faulty tank straps had caused a weakening in the skin of the fuel tan itself and that it was leaking gasoline through the skin of the tank. The tank was leaking fuel around the area where the straps rubbed on the tank. Ford would only honor the recall, if they replaced the straps. However, they refused to replace leaking fuel tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The same day as the repair was performed, the fuel tank began to leak gasoline fuel. The failure recurred after the remedy repair. The contact planned to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for further assessment. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. While the vehicle was being serviced, the fuel tank was fractured and began leaking gasoline. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer offered any assistance with the failure since the recall did not include repairing the fuel tank. The current and the failure mileages were 129,400. Updated 02/03/12*lj the tank was replaced free of charge on jan 17, 2011 and the problem has been resolved. Updated 02/10/12
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking fuel due to the corroded straps. The contact was also informed that repairs to the fuel tank were not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
I have not seen this posted anywhere. I have received the ford recall for the fuel tank straps. My local dealership called me when I took the truck in for the repairs and said my fuel tank is leaking. The fuel leak is right behind or around the rear tank strap. I do have pictures if anyone wants to see it. The ford dealership didn't hesitate to tell me that it was not part of the recall and gave me a quote to replace it. I feel it should be added to the recall procedure. It sure seems likely that the rusted strap caused the rust and eventually caused the leak. Now I have a truck that shouldn't be driven, won't pass state inspection and ford says I'm on the hook for a new fuel tank. They know they have a problem and should step up to the plate and look into this some more. I'm not the only guy that has this same problem.
Hit a bump and front gas tank strap broke and dragged for 2 miles leaking gas,$40, worth. Stopped in parking lot with gas running,fire department and cops arrived. Truck towed to lot. Still not attempted repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and began to leak fuel. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but were unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 166,000.
No warning at all. I was driving 10-15 MPH coming to a stop when the entire gas tank fell off my 2001 ford f150 crew cab truck. An entire tank of gas leaked all of the road and required the fire department to be called for safety and clean up. I had to have my truck towed to a repair shop, where it awaits diagnosis tomorrow. It appears that the straps and tank had completely rusted. I'm lucky nothing ignited since I was able to pull over and was driving so slow. Updated 09/14/11 *bf updated 09/16/11
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
- Risk
- As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21
Recall number 11V385000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Ford F-150 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2001 Ford F-150?
21 of 1,236 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford F-150 (2%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Ford F-150
Fire or smoke 216Adaptive cruise 81Tire blowout 41Seat belt 37No deployment 33Ball joint 24ABS 17Engine failure 17Knocking 17Loss of power 15Wipers 15Stalling 13Brake failure 12Check engine light 10Headlights 10Transmission failure 10Grinding brakes 9Door locks 9Fuel smell 9Misfire 8Jerking 7Sudden acceleration 7Fuel pump 6Hesitation 6Won't shift 6Airbag light 5Harsh shifting 5Power steering loss 5Slipping 5
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