Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. while driving 5 mph, the contact heard something snap on his vehicle. the contact pulled the vehicle over and discovered that the rear strap connected to the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. the contact wired the tank back into place and drove home. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). the contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall; therefore, he would be responsible for the repairs. a dealer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. while operating the vehicle at highway speeds, both fuel straps fractured. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall campaign. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Filled the gas tank full the drove down the street at 45 mph. about 1 mile into the drive the rear fuel tank strap broke in half and the rear end of the fuel tank fell to the ground spilling most of the fuel. the strap look corroded.
Rusted threw fuel tank straps no cruise control no air conditioning
Rear fuel tank strap failed, causing fuel tank to drag on ground while vehicle was in motion. see safety recall 11s21 which recalled fuel tank straps on other 1999 ford trucks including f-150 and f-250 light duty but not f-250 super duty. recall should be extended to 1999 f-250 super duty.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. while the vehicle was on a service lift undergoing a routine oil change, the independent mechanic stated that the fuel strap needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. the contact stated that the fuel tank straps were rusted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and the mechanic stated that the fuel line strap needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. the contact stated that the bolt that held the fuel tank failed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the filler neck and the failed bolt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture was made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 250,000
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, she heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact maneuvered to the shoulder and noticed that the fuel tank was detaching from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the dealer stated that they need to replace the fuel tank strap and the brake line. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there was no recall. the failure and current mileages were 81,000.