13 problems related to gas tank strap have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My vehicle has a recall on the fuel straps I took it into the dealer they looked at it they said they cannot fix it because the strap call through the bed rail frame what's the strap is what caused the corrosion and rust to the bed rail frame . They will not proceed with the repairs even though the recall states that the straps rust and are known to corrode and if the gas thing falls it shall be replaced. Our gas tank fell and was rocking around on the skid plates and it punctured the gas.
Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150 and stated that the fuel tank leaking fuel and also stated that the fuel tank straps deteriorating. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 231,000. Aw.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. While driving, the contact heard a rattling noise coming from the engine. The contact noticed that the fuel tank was partially detached. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank strap had fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured without any warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the straps fractured due to corrosion and punctured a hole on the fuel tank which resulted on a fuel leak. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who offered to replaced the straps free of charge but refused to replaced the fuel tank under NHTSA campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline) . The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000 pm.
Tl-the contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, a clunking noise emitted outside of the vehicle. After reaching the destination, the contact noticed that the driver's side fuel tank strap fractured due to rust corrosion. In 2011, the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). However, the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000. Js.
Was driving and fuel tank fall off and hit the ground, putting holes into the gas tank. My daughter researched recall's and found out there was one on the fuel straps that caused them to break. Ford will not approfve paying for and fixing my gas tank, which I feel should be done because it was their fault that the fuel straps were bad and I never got a recall. Am 79 years old on social security and they want $700 to fix gas tank. If their strap wouldn't have been defective this wouldn't have happen and luckley it didn't exposed and kill me and my passenger. Just seems very unfair that they don't cover the whole thing. You do have permission to contact my daughter at the evening phone number.
On my way to work, the fuel tank straps of our 1998 Ford f150 rusted through and the tank fell. Luckily it did not happen on the interstate, but while waiting for the stoplight on the off ramp. I pulled into the parking lot with the tank hanging and parked it. To get it home, we used tow straps to put the tank back in place and drove slowly with hazard lights home. We are currently deciding whether to fix it ourselves or park it.
Owner started smelling gas and suspected a problem with gasoline tank. He made an appointment with rockton automotive. Repair shop requested to not fill the tank full. One gas tank strap was broken, the other rusted. The gas tank was no longer sitting level. Both straps were replaced. Owner has the oem straps if you need them.
Our 1988 Ford F-150's gas tank fell off the truck in our driveway. The local fire department was called and they advised us that the rear strap completely deteriorated. They were able to cut the front strap with minimal effort as it was deteriorated as well. We were very fortunate it did not fall when in the truck was in motion.
Gas tank straps rusted and broken,leaving gas tank to fall from truck and be under vehicle.
I read this week about Ford f150 fuel tank straps breaking, my tank dropped from my 1998 f150 last summer, I was up the street from home when I heard something dragging, thought it was the car behind me, as I pulled into my driveway, a gusher of gas came pouring out from under my truck, upon inspection, the front part of the gas tank was dragging and made a hole on the bottom edge. Later I jacked up the tank and secured it with rope so the tow company could take it in for repairs.
With a full fuel tank, pulling away from a stop sign, the front of the gas tank fell. It dragged a few feet before stopping creating a hole and gas leakage. Had it towed to a service garage that had to replace gas tank and straps. Mechanic stated the tank straps had rusted.
Gas tank strap broke on my 1998 Ford F-150. Dragged sparking along way before relizing what was happening.