Table 1 shows ten common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 1997 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the gas tank strap (64 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank mounting (52 problems).
After replacement of the fuel tank straps per campaign number 11v385000, I found that when I was refueling the gasoline was pouring out from under the car at about 1. 5 gallons. Went back to the dealer because I the problem wasn't present till the straps were replaced. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the fuel tank straps fractured and the fuel tank detached from the vehicle abnormally. The fuel tank detached and spilled nineteen gallons of fuel onto the ground. Read details...
Noticed gas poring from tank as I was refilling. Looked under to see strap rotted and broken. Scheduled to have strap fixed fri 4/6/12 but from what I read,they wont fix leak caused by strap. So tank will continue to leak. Read details...