Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving, the fuel tank dropped from its housing as a result of one of the straps fracturing. The fuel tank was dragged and caused a hole, which caused fuel to leak from the tank. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who advised that the fuel straps had failed because of corrosion and that both the fuel straps and the fuel tank would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 240,000.
2001 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud noise and immediately the vehicle was maneuvered to side of the road. The contact noticed the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and both fuel tank straps were completely rusted. The failure caused damage to the fuel tank as a result to an extensive amount of fuel leakage on the ground. The vehicle was temporarily repaired and driven to the residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated there was not a recall and provided no further assistance. There was an open investigation under the federal safety agency action number ea11006 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly). The failure mileage was 218,000. Updated 07/21/11 *bf the gas tank strap broke,causing the tank to fall while driving. Updated 07/25/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150.the contact stated that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured and caused the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. The failure did not cause a fuel spill. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.
2001 ford f-150. Consumer states vehicle caught fire and then exploded *tgw the consumer stated she saw a report on t.v. Regarding problems with fuel tanks and the federal safety agency was investigating.
Gas tank straps failed allowing gas tank to drop onto road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, he heard a loud thud and metal scraping against the ground. When he pulled over, he realized that the fuel tank was dragging the ground as a result of the front fuel tank strap rusting and breaking. A local mechanic replaced both straps. The contact called the manufacturer who advised that there were no related recalls and for the failure. The current and failure mileages were approximately 150,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH he was told by a passerby that there was a fire underneath the vehicle. He drove to a fire station and the entire cab was consumed with flames. The fire department extinguished the fire, inspected the vehicle and stated that the fire was caused by the fuel tank. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they no longer had the records for his vehicle and could offer no assistance. The current and failure mileages were 155,000. Updated 06/16/11 updated 08/08/11 *bf updated 08/29/11
After hearing about a possible failure of the fuel tank straps, I inspected my straps and found one of the straps corroded to the point of failure, it is split and separated. I am no longer driving this truck. I was going to wait a few weeks to see if there is a recall on this problem. Luckily this info was published to warn others.
Just got off a highway traveling at 60 m.p.h. And stopped into a lowes . Upon returning to truck to leave and backing from parking spot the full gas tank hit the ground. No lines were broken . Both straps were rusted through.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150 pickup truck. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. The vehicle was inspected and abnormal rust spots and holes were found in the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the fuel tank, straps and the fuel sensor assembly at a cost of $864. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,000. Updated 10/12/11
I pulled away from a stop sign and heard a strange sound. I stopped the vehicle and looked underneath and saw the gas tank on the ground.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank was filled and while driving, the contact was informed that the fuel tank had fractured from the vehicle and gasoline fuel was spilling onto the highway. The fire department arrived to assist and advised that the straps of the fuel tank were rusted and fractured, causing the fuel tank to fall. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local auto repair shop. The failure and current mileage was 138,000.
Both straps holding the fuel tank on my 2001 f-150 broke allowing the gas tank to fall to the ground and be dragged down the mass turnpike(route 90) I was able to exit the highway and pull into a gas station. Upon exiting the vehicle I saw the tank on the ground and gas leaking from it. The truck was towed to a service station for repair. They installed a new gas tank, straps and all the lines.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While the contact inspected the vehicle, he detected that the fuel tank strap fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel tank strap was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed the fuel tank was hanging underneath the vehicle. The contact ordered the necessary parts from the manufacturer and repaired the vehicle. While repairing the vehicle the contact also noticed the straps which held the fuel tank in place were corroded. The failure mileage was 160,000 and the current mileage was 180,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the fuel tank partially disengaged. The vehicle had not been towed. The manufacturer nor the dealer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,997.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle, causing fuel to leak. The contact was concerned that a fire could have occurred due to the fuel leak and sparks. The fire department appeared on the scene to apply chemicals to the fuel tank. The vehicle was then towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel tank, straps and filler neck were replaced. The failure and current mileages were 157,805. Updated 06/01/11*lj the consumer stated both fuel tank straps broke in the middle due to rust. Updated 08/11/11 the consumer stated both gas tank straps broke. The fuel tank detached and dragged under the vehicle and created a hole in the tank. Updated 12/16/11
2001 ford f-150 fuel tank straps failed and dropped tank on road. I was in parking lot backing out and it fell to ground. Had to be strapped up and towed to a shop and the straps replaced. Updated 08/04/11 *bf the consumer stated both straps broke. The tank went completely to the ground on the front. The tank was at a 45 degree angle with the front on the ground. Updated 08/11/11
My gas tank strap was hanging below vehicle... Dealer said it happens all the time and estimate was over $250 to replace 2 straps... Unbelievable... Dealer also said 2nd strap was in bad shape and ready to break.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving away from refueling, the fuel tank and filler neck fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where they informed the fuel tank straps and frame were corroded. The fuel tank, straps and filler neck were all replaced. The failure and the current mileages were 142,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated the fuel tank strap corroded and fractured when the driver was driving approximately 35-40 MPH. Approximately ten gallons of fuel leaked as a result. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and then to the contact's residence. A mechanic stated the fuel tank straps and fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact did not notify the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,000 and the current mileage was 156,000.
Approaching the exit ramp off the freeway I heard a dragging sound, thought it was my muffler. I pulled over and got out and smelled gas, (just filled the tank at 4.19 gal day before) and saw the front of the gas tank was dropped and gas was all over. Had to call the fire department to put oil dry or something on the ramp. I was fortunate that it didn't spark and the truck blew up. A few days prior we just got back from a trip to see the grandkids in upstate new york. We drove around ny with these children in the truck. It gives me shivers to think if this would have happened and a spark we could have lost our lives and our grandchildren. This is a very dangerous problem and I guess ford has known about this and will not take responsibility. We had to have the truck towed and a new fuel tank, vent valve, fuel pump module, pressure sensor and new fuel tank straps. The rusting out of the fuel tank straps is what caused the gas tank to drop. Our total for this repair was 1,674.97. I would think this is a serious safety issue with the straps to a gas tank rusting out. Ford does not have a recall on this and I think they should.
While driving at residential speed the gas tank dropped down and began dragging on the ground spilling all the gasoline contents. There was no warning, I just heard a thunk and a dragging sound which I able to pull off to the side of the road within a block, this was a onetime failure. The local vehicle service repair shop ordered a new gas tank and new tank holding straps and replaced the failed ones which were rusted through and had let go.
Front gas tank strap rusted through and broke in half. Rear strap has rusted but not through yet.
Yesterday, while driving at about 35 MPH I hear a loud noise from the bottom of the vehicle. I pull over to realize that the entire gas tank had completely fallen off of the bottom of the truck, had punctured, and was spilling over 20 gallons of fuel into the road. The fire department was called and spent two hours containing the spilled fuel and assisting the tow truck driver to ready the truck so that it could be safely towed. The metal gas tank straps had completely rusted through and broke leaving the tank hanging on by only a couple of screws. The tank had to be fully removed from the truck before that tow truck driver could safely tow the truck to be repaired. This truck is only a 2001 model and only has 75,000 miles on it. This could have been a very serious situation given the amount of fuel that spilled and that it occurred on a busy intersection. Thankfully there was no spark from the tank when it hit the ground! I think given the serious nature of this malfunction ford really needs to consider taking a look at their trucks built in this model year. Especially since this occurred with such a low mileage vehicle given it's age.
I was driving on the freeway, did not hit any bumps and heard a dragging noise from the rear of the vehicle. Pulled off of the freeway and looked under my 2001 f150 truck and saw the front of gas tank sitting on the road. The straps on the gas tank had broken. Was lucky that I stopped or according to mechanic, could have worn a hole in the gas tank and caught fire or exploded updated 08/04/11 *bf the consumer stated both gas tank straps broke in the middle and there was some rust and corrosion in the middle of the straps and less as they go toward the bolts. Updated 08/11/11. *jb
After purchasing this used 4wd f-150 I filled the tank and noticed the smell gasoline. Inspection of the fuel system revealed the rear gas tank support strap had rusted through. This allowed the tank to drop down and rest on the rock guard for the tank. Operation of the truck in this state caused vibrations to wear through the tank resulting in the fuel leak. Were it not for the rock guard (on 4wd models only) the tank may have fallen off or at a minimum left hanging from the front strap and the fuel line connections.
2001 f-150 xlt gas tank strap rusted and broken, fuel tank found to be leaking near the top of the tank.
2001 ford f150 supercrew, fuel tank strap rusted through saw from a distance something was hanging under truck, crawled under, discovered strap had rusted through and was in two pieces, took off part that I could and attached a ratchet strap to hold tank in place until I can get the parts and repair.
Discovered rear fuel tank strap on 2001 ford f150 was broken. Front strap heavily rusted but still holding. Fuel tank is sagging but not dragging.
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