Five problems related to other fuel system tank mounting have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. While the contact was pulling into his place of residence at 5 mph, the fuel tank straps fractured and caused the fuel tank to drop forcefully. The contact was unaware that the fuel straps were loose or had any ability to become fractured. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 172,444.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford fi50. The contact stated that there was a puddle of gasoline fuel under the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The contact was advised that the fuel tank failed therefore, the recall repair could not be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. The contact stated while traveling 25 mph he heard something dragging under the vehicle. The contact then merged to the side of the road and noticed that the gas tank had become detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence where a private mechanic confirmed that the gas tank had failed. The vehicle was then towed to Ford. The vehicle was to be repaired under NHTSA campaign number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but was denied by Ford because the failure was caused by other components. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure and current mileages were 306,000. Mh.
F-150 fuel tank mounting strap failure.
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. During a routine inspection, the mechanic noticed that one of the straps that held the fuel tank disintegrated. The mechanic felt that the straps were not adequate for the fuel tank and he made the replacement. There had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 83,800 and current mileage was 84,396. Updated 1/02/08. *4200 the consumer stated both straps were broken and the tank was only attached by the hose. The consumer attached a copy of an article with the same defect. Updated 12/12/07.
| Gas Tank Strap problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Mounting problems | |
| Other Fuel System problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems | |
| Other Fuel System Hoses Lines/piping, And Fittings problems |