Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Ford Bronco.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tank Assembly problems |
Gas tank rusted through a skid plate underneath tank where a pad fit between tank & plate. Water or moisture gets between gas tank & skid plate & stays there, eventually rust occurs & gas leaks out & drains on exhaust pipe. Consumer states that the gas tank rusted through due to a defective design.