Problems with 2004 Toyota Tundra FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

There is extensive corrosion damage to all metal fittings and metal fuel and hydraulic lines. the rear axle is severely corroded and leaking oil through the casting requiring replacement. there is a fuel line failure next to the exhaust manifold. the corrosion damage to the steering system fittings requires replacement of the rack assembly although the system operates properly. there is corrosion damage to many of the suspension connection points to the frame including rear springs. dealer deems the vehicle unsafe in it's current condition and recommends it be sold for salvage. there is little to no corrosion damage to the body that can be seen from a visual underside inspection and vehicle looks in excellent condition from the outside. vehicle was dealer maintained per the manufacturer's maintenance schedule.

My 2004 toyota tundra must be manually attended when pumping fuel. if the pump is set to automatically pump until the tank is full, the pump will stop fueling before the tank is full and occasionally stops with such force that the pump jumps out of it's position in the vehicle and onto the ground spilling gas. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 toyota tundra. while at a traffic light the vehicle suddenly caught fire near the fuel pump. the contact was able to safely get out of the vehicle immediately and call the fire department who extinguished the fire. there were no injuries. the vehicle was destroyed. the contact notified the manufacturer regarding the fire and filed a claim. the manufacturer also had the vehicle inspected by an investigator which confirmed that the fire started within the fuel pump. the contact received a letter after the investigation from the manufacturer stating that they were not responsible. the contact stated that since the failure was a safety issue, the manufacturer should be responsible. the failure mileage was 68,000.

Engine would shut off intermittently at any speed, then finally would not start when shut off, dealer replaced fuel pump, same problem happened again in less than 1000 miles, different dealer replaced pump again, same thing happened again within 1000 miles, another dealer replaced wiring harness to pump, in less than 20 miles same thing again, this time the same dealer replaced wiring harness to engine compartment, truck made it back to office, unknown if this fix will work

Gas tank defect, sometimes it indicates empty tank but it is not empty, sometimes it indicate full tank but it is not full. this tank is unpredictable possibly a manufacturing defect. also the tires wears faster on the outer surface uneven. sometimes the vehicle veers off to left and sometimes to the right may be related to ball joints defect or sloppy toyota technician work or both. *tr updated 02/01/08 *tr