2002 Ford F-150: fuel leak

Filed Oct 7, 2016 · Fuel system · 149,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that while parked the vehicle leaked fuel continuously. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v3850000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. Updated 01/10/17*lj

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Fuel system · 207,000 miles · MI

My vehicle had its fuel tank straps replaced under a recall. The corrosion from the original straps spread to the fuel tank. Now, the corrosion on the fuel tank has caused the fuel tank to begin leaking under the replaced straps. Perhaps some of the issue is due to the process / procedure used in replacing the original fuel tank straps. Vehicle now has approx 207,000 miles. Fuel leak was noticed while performing other regular maintenance.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Fuel system · 135,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the fuel tank. The contact noticed a strap hanging under the fuel tank and that fuel leaked onto the driveway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that there was rust and holes underneath the tank that came from corrosion and that the straps on the tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2012 · Fuel system · 107,150 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were to be replaced under the recall but the fuel tank straps were also rusted. As a result, the fuel tank exhibited a hole, which caused a fuel leak. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that only the fuel tank straps could be repaired under the recall, not the actual fuel tank. The manufacturer provided no assistance. The fuel tank was replaced. The failure mileage was 107,150 and the current mileage is 110,000. Updated 02/14/12*lj updated 02/29/12

Filed Nov 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 130,556 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) on november 23, 2011. The fuel tank had been leaking fuel ever since the repair. The contact stated that the leak was caused by the straps being taken off and replaced. The contact felt that the manufacturer should be obligated to repair the fuel take in addition to repairing the fuel tank straps. The failure mileage and current mileages were 130,556.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Fuel system · 90,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contact stated that she noticed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank after receiving the recall notice associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v385000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure, but refused to repair the fuel tank because the recall was only addressing failures associated with the fuel tank straps. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 10/27/11*bf updated 3/30/12

Filed Aug 30, 2011 · Fuel system · 144,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150 super cab. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the smell of fuel emitted from the fuel tank. The contact then discovered there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was contacted made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the repair did not include the fuel tank only the straps that held the tank in place. The failure mileage was 144,000 and the current mileage was 145,000. Updated 10/18/11*lj the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where they placed temporary straps on the vehicle until the permanent straps became available. The gas tank straps corroded and weakened to the point where fuel was leaking. The consumer was informed the gas tank was not covered in the recall, because it did not fall to the ground. The consumer stated that since the gas tank and strap were made from different material, and the salt created a chemical reaction and destroyed the strap and the tank, the tank should be included in the recall. Updated 02/10/12

Filed Jul 8, 2011 · Fuel system · 122,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-150. The contacted stated that while driving 5 MPH he heard a loud banging noise and noticed that the fuel tank was dragging on the ground. No fuel leaked out of the tank. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the straps which held the fuel tanks in place fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 122,000.

Filed May 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · IL

We filled the gas tank of our 2002 ford f-150 and drove about three blocks away from the gas station. The fuel tank dropped off the bottom of the truck and dragged on the ground leaking fuel everywhere. We were lucky it was raining at the time as I believe otherwise the tank would have caused a spark on the road and we'd have had a large fire with my children in the truck. It cost quite a bit of money to repair the truck, pay the fire department for clean up and tow the vehicle. We called our local ford dealer after our mechanic told us he sees f-150's with the fuel tank straps rusted and broken pretty regularly. We were told there was no recall so we would not be reimbursed. Now (2 months later) I hear there will be a recall but it will include 1997-2001 trucks only. Ours is a 2002 with the exact same problem and I've read ford used the same fuel tank straps on 1997-2003 f-150's. Updated 08/05/11 *bf the consumer stated the rear strap broke and the front strap broke from the weight of the tank and they broke in the middle due to rust. Updated 08/15/11

Filed Jan 26, 2004 · Fuel system · 17,000 miles · FL

After only 17000 miles my 2002 f-150 truck developed a fuel leak in the fuel line that goes from the fuel filter to the engine. Below the leak is part of the exhaust system. The truck information is as follows: 2002 f-150 harley davidson supercrew, VIN#: [xxx] *la updated 07/27/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)