Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the fuel tank straps were corroded and the fuel tank was leaking gasoline due to a hole on the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank straps needed to be replaced and was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). however, the contact was advised that the repairs for the hole in the fuel tank were not included in the recall. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure and current mileages were 131,930. updated 12/20/13*cn the consumer stated there was a hole in the gas tank under the fuel tank straps.
Fuel tank fell off of truck while driving down the road. causing the fuel tank to hit the ground and fuel to leak out of tank. fire dept. had to come clean up mess. had truck towed to dealer for service. found out after that straps where recalled by ford. ford refuses to pay for the tank, the clean up, or the tow. they told me i had been notified and they would only pay for the straps. i find it funny that they didn't have any of my info before i gave it to them. so how did they notify me. *jb
Good day, my 2000 ford f150 pickup truck is involved in the gas tank straps recall. because the straps broke it caused excessive vibration from the tank that also damaged the tank; now ford has fixed the straps but now they want $1600 to fix the tank which broke because of the damage straps originally. i have never had a vehicle with such a severe rust problem. i think this vehicle should have a fuel tank recall also. the fuel line all got rusted and broke on me; i had to change out all the lines. now the gas tank and straps are all rusted out. thanks, *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact stated that both of the fuel tank straps fractured and as a result, the fuel tank was sitting on top of the skit plates. the contact also mentioned that the fuel tank was leaking due to the corrosion damage around the straps. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) did not include the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 164,621.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). after the repair, the fuel tank began leaking. the contact called the dealer and the dealer informed the contact that they could only repair the fuel tank straps at no cost only once under the recall. the manufacturer was also contacted and advised him that the fuel tank would not be covered by the recall. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 135,892.
Ford has issued a recall for defective fuel tank straps that may corrode and cause a potential fuel leak. i brought my truck in for the recall and sure enough my straps are corroded. the vehicle is at a ford dealership and they will not replace the straps because the corroded straps have started to corrode the tank. according to the dealer the tank will begin leaking if they replace the straps. the dealer called ford customer care and they would not cover the tank. i also called ford and they refused to cover the tank and also will not replace the straps unless i purchase a tank from them to replace. if my straps break i will lose my tank and potentially cause a fire or accident to another vehicle. the recall does not currently address additional damage caused by the defective straps. the damage to my tank is a direct result of the defective straps and should be covered under this recall. i leave in new england and am sure there are many other ford trucks ...
2000 ford f-150. consumer writes in regards to recall for a faulty strap that holds the gasoline tank *tgw the consumer stated he received a recall notice regarding faulty fuel straps that held the gas tank in place. the consumer stated he was well aware of the problem as the tank actually fell off his vehicle about a year ago, in which he promptly bought the straps and re-attached the tank to the vehicle. the consumer stated ford was not accepting the fact that the tank has been leaking since the incident and refused to replace the tank with the straps. the assertion is the tank is leaking due to corrosion. *jb
2000 ford f-150. consumer states wheel rims started to rust out in one year *tgw the consumer also stated the bumper rusted out in one year, and the abs light illuminated. the brakes were inspected several times, but no problem was found. the high beams would not come on, the plastic on the outside rearview mirror fell off, the dome light in the cab wouldn't come on, and the tailgate wouldn't close, the windshield wiper washer, wipers and heating system did not work. the power steering pump leaked all the time, the gear shifter wouldn't go into park. the fuel strap failed three years ago and caused the fuel tank to fall to the ground. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs when she was informed that the canister bracket which held the fuel tank needed to replaced as well as the floor boards and the rocket panel. the dealer informed the contact that they would not cover the cost since it was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. no repairs were performed. the approximate failure mileage was 131,000. updated 12/16/11*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. in the attempt of getting the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting), the dealer diagnosed that the recall could not be performed due to rust being in the fuel tank. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect, but denied any assistance with the repair. the failure and current mileage was 96,000.
200 ford f]-150. consumer states difficulty with getting recall repairs done in a reasonable time. *tgw the consumer stated the recall letter stated it would 1/2 day. the dealership stated it would take much longer, due to the overwhelming number of inspections that needed to be done on other trucks. also, the consumer was informed the parts were not available. *jb updated 12/15/11. *jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact stated after receiving nhtsa campaign i.d. number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. the dealer stated they could not perform the recall due to a skid plate covering the fuel tank. the contact stated one of the straps were broken and if the other strap brakes the fuel tank could drop on the skid plate. the contact called the manufacturer and stated there was nothing they could do. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 218,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. the contact stated the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a recall repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting). after the remedy repairs were performed, the fuel tank began leaking a significant amount of fuel. the dealer refused to take responsibility in correcting the defect. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they were unable to provide assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. the contact stated that while having regular maintenance performed on the vehicle, he was advised that the vehicle was in need of repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline torage:tank assembly:moun). the mechanic also advised that the fuel tank needed to be replaced since the straps were severely corroded and could possibly cause a fuel leak. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the fuel tank was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 214,422.
Rear fuel tank strap broke, and very corroded. fuel tank only six inches from ground! used a tie down strap rated at 300 pounds to fasten fuel tank to frame. *kb