Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. while driving 3 mph, the contact heard a dragging noise. the contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the fuel tank was leaning to the ground. in addition, the contact noticed that the fuel tank straps were rusted. the contact called oliver ford-lincoln (1001 e jefferson st, plymouth, in 46563, (800) 448-8292) and was informed that the failure was not included in a recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. while cleaning the vehicle, the contact noticed that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured and the other one was about to fracture. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 150,715.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the engine would suddenly malfunction and intermittently cut in and out and misfire. after inspecting the vehicle the contact discovered that the rear fuel tank strap had rusted and separated causing the fuel tank to hang from the sub frame of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, there was a noise in the vehicle and he noticed that the fuel tank was dragging on the ground. the contact mentioned that the fuel tank straps failed which caused the fuel tank to not be restrained properly. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 56,000. *tr