Tank Assembly Problems of Ford Econoline

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Econoline e-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank fractured and was leaking fuel. The dealer had not been notified. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 85,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 08/31/11.

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The contact owns a 1999 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that gasoline is leaking from the vehicle. He further stated that there was a malfunction with the insulated pads that protect the gas tank from being damaged. The pads are rubbing metal to metal and cause the gas tank to crack and leak fuel. The leak was discovered when she smelled gasoline while driving. An auto repair shop confirmed the failure. The Ford manufacturer stated that there was no recall for this failure and refused to make any repairs. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Vehicle was being serviced for another problem and it was discovered that fuel tank has a crack. The vehicle is not included in the fuel line crack NHTSA recall 01v114000.

The consumer experienced a gas leak coming from the top of the fuel tank. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the leak was the result of a rusted hole in the top of the fuel tank. Provide further details.

The fuel tank cracked on the upper portion of the tank in the area where the middle strap crossed the tank. The consumer contacted Ford motor CO. , however there were no recalls, therefore there was no assistance with the purchase of a new fuel tank.

The vehicle leaked fuel due to a fuel tank crack.

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Consumer states that while driving at 65mph and no warning the fuel tank had crack causing fluid to leak out and it cause a fire and the consumer had to pull over. Dealer notified. Nlm.