Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps had begun to rust. The contact notified the dealer and the manufacturer of the failure, who advised the contact of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
2001 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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Just filled the gasoline tank to full on saturday evening, july 30, 2011. Left the station and drove about a 1/4 block and the front part of the gasoline tank fell off. Heard the dragging noise and stopped. Repair garage stated they have repaired many with this same problem. Knew how to handle it. Called bob allen ford in overland park, ks. On monday morning, august 1, 2011, and they stated they had no knowledge of any tsb on the problem. Never mentioned there may be a recall on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving 45 MPH, the contact stated that the fuel tank suddenly detached from the vehicle with a half tank of gas. The dealer did not offer any assistance when contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. A private mechanic replaced the fuel filter, straps, and the fuel tank. The current mileage was 105,861. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.
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.
My 2001 ford f150 gas tank fell of my truck , nose forward while driving. Restraints separated and fuel tank came down on the highway. I am very lucky, no explosion or fire ensued. Had to be towed. Clearly the restraints had corroded. Whole system needs replacement.
My wife was driving home from work last evening around 9:00 pm in our 2001 ford f-150 pickup truck when she heard a noise coming from under the truck. She stopped to investigate the source of the noise to find that the gas tank had fallen onto the road which put a hole in the tank which leaked out all the gasoline. The straps which support the tank had rusted out causing the tank to fall out. Thankfully she was not injured. Ford needs to address this issue before someone is killed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place broke off from the fuel tank and the other strap was rusted. Neither the dealer, nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.
Driving my 2001 ford f-150 down the highway and the gas tank fell off and was dragging beneath the truck. It was a full tank of gas that we were lucky did not ignite.
2001 ford f-150. Consumer states problem with vehicle gas tank *tgw the consumer stated while driving, he heard a loud metal noise. He pulled to the side of the road, exited the vehicle and looked underneath, only to discover the entire gas tank was on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the gas tank was re-installed and the fuel tank straps, pressure sensor and fuel filler neck were replaced. *jb updated 07/20/11
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.
Upon looking under my truck I noticed the fuel tank was hanging down. Upon further inspection I noticed the rear strap had rusted and broke apart. This LED to the rear of the tank dropping down 3-4 inches. I replaced both straps with oem straps and am back on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured. The failure caused the fuel lines to also fracture as gasoline spilled onto the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,513.
Apparently the straps holding the gas tank on to my 2001 ford f-150 pick up rusted. Today the tank fell off while I was driving when one of the straps let go. Fortunately there was no fire, however I spilled a full tank of gas when the tank split. The mileage is 101,000. Ford says it's no longer in warranty even though this seems to be a growing problem.
2001 f-150 supercrew 4x4 lariat 5.4 triton 136000 miles. Great truck however the under side of this truck is literally rusting out from underneath. Rocker panels are gone, but a larger issue at this time is the fuel tank strap has rusted and broke. Pathetic rusting on this beautiful truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle as a result of the fuel tank straps fracturing. The contact stated that the tank did not have to be replaced but the dealer replaced the straps. The failure and current mileage was 137,126.
The fuel tank straps on my 2001 ford f150 are completely rusted. Other areas have also rusted out such as the radiator supports - radiator and shroud dropped out and are hitting against the engine fan. The pick-up bed of the truck is also rusting out. Updated 08/11/11 *bf the consumer stated when he inspected the straps, he found one of them completely covered in rust, but still in tact. Also, there was unusual rusting all over the underside of the vehicle. The entire lower radiator support was rotted out and the underside of the pick-up bed and other supports have major rust. Updated 08/12/11 the consumer stated when the support gave out the radiator and radiator shroud fell onto the fan that is mounted to the engine. Also, the ball joints and steering were wearing prematurely due to lack of grease fittings. Updated 08/30/11
Checked fuel tank straps after seeing news reports. 1 strap broken 2nd strap about to break. At dealer for replacement at my expense. Updated 08/11/11 *bf the consumer stated one of the straps was rusted through and the other strap was rusted close to a complete break. Updated 08/12/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic light, the fuel tank separated from the vehicle causing gasoline fuel to spill over the roadway. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who discovered that the fuel tank straps were corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the failure was under investigation. The failure and current mileage was 115,000. Updated 08/15/11 *bf the consumer stated both straps failed, breaking in the middle of the strap. The tank did drop to the ground and was dragged a short distance. There was damage to the fuel tank and it had to be replaced. Updated 08/24/11 updated 08/31/11 *bf the vehicle has since beem repaired. Updated 09/01/11
I was driving south on hwy 41 in milwaukee, wi. When I heard a dragging sound under truck. I pulled off hwy and discovered my gas tank was dragging for approx. 2 miles. Why it didn't blow up I am not sure. Two straps snapped. I had just filled the tank w/ $75.00 in gas and had truck towed and approx. Cost of getting truck fixed is $700.00 plus the tow.
I have a 2001 ford f150 regular cab long bed with 75,000 miles. While driving at approximately 40 MPH the right inner tie rod broke causing the vehicle to shudder significantly until I was able to stop the vehicle. This brief shuddering caused the rear fuel tank strap to snap in half primarily due to excessive corrosion of the strap. Loss of the supporting strap caused the rear of the tank to drop almost to ground level which also broke the filler inlet off of the top of the tank, completely disconnecting the filler tube and presenting a large hole for fuel to escape. Both of these failures are not what I would expect from a vehicle with only 75,000 miles on the odometer. Either could have resulted in serious injury or property damage.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 to 40 MPH he noticed the tank had detached from the vehicle. When he inspected the vehicle he noticed that two straps were fractured and were severely rusted, but no fuel had spilled out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure and current mileage was approximately 126,000.
Both front and rear fuel tank straps are broke. Tank is being held up by fuel line in rear. Front strap being held on by plastic cover only. In the process of repairing now at a ford dealership. Parts cost is approx. $80, labor is still not calculated. The consumer stated both strap broke in the middle due to severe rust; the rear more than the front. The fuel line was still in good shape. It was supporting the rear tank after the strap broke. The tank never hit the ground. While both straps were rusted out completely in the middle, there was a piece of plastic between the strap and the tank. The plastic was molded around the straps well enough that the front of the tank was supported by the plastic piece even though the metal strap had rusted away. However, the back strap had rusted away to a point that the strap fell and the tank was only being supported by the fuel line. Updated 09/21/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that one the fuel tank straps fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.
Gas tank strap rusted and broker and hanging, dragging. As a consequence the rear of the tank has dropped considerably. As a temporary fix, another strap was fabricated using the old strap as a tracer. This happened before any talk of complaints or investigations was heard about.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. The contact stated while making a right turn at approximately 10 to 15 MPH, the vehicle fuel tank separated as fuel spilled onto the highway. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed corrosion of the fuel tank and straps. The fuel tank and straps were replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the failure was not recalled. The failure mileage was 129,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
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
The front strap that holds the gas tank on my 2001 f-150 has rusted off. I read where you are investigating this failure. Is there a current recall? Updated 09/14/11 *bf the strap rusted away and broke at a place where the strap was bolted to the frame on the left side. The rest of the strap was very rusty and corroded and also appeared to be ready to fail. The tank did not drop. The back strap showed signs of heavy rust. Updated 09/21/11
On 6/10/2011. My 18 year old son had borrowed my 2001 ford f-150. He had stopped to fill the fuel tank and continue on his errand when the gas tank straps suddenly failed,dropping the fuel tank onto the ground while in motion. No injuries or fire resulted from the incident but a full tank of fuel was spilled onto the ground creating a hazardous material situation, closing down the road for a significant period of time to allow for cleanup. I don't have the final cost for repairs or cleanup and I don't know if and how insurance would cover the cost. I was surprised to learn that this has happened to other similar year ford trucks yet no informational warnings were issued.
The gas tank strap on my 2001 ford f150 lariat supercrew has rusted completely through and broke, making the gas tank loose and unstable. If I would not have heard the squeak of the loose tank that I thought was my spare tire, I would have eventually lost my tank which could have resulted in a fire or injury. I think the strap should be made of a material that is not so susceptible to the elements.
Ford f150 supercrew 4x4 - fuel tank strap broke. Tank just hanging. Luclily noticed it and have ordered new straps.
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