Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured. The failure caused the fuel lines to also fracture as gasoline spilled onto the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and repaired. The failure and current mileage was 82,513.

Both front and rear fuel tank straps are broke. Tank is being held up by fuel line in rear. Front strap being held on by plastic cover only. In the process of repairing now at a Ford dealership. Parts cost is approx. $80, labor is still not calculated.

Both straps holding the fuel tank on my 2001 F-150 broke allowing the gas tank to fall to the ground and be dragged down the mass turnpike(route 90) I was able to exit the highway and pull into a gas station. Upon exiting the vehicle I saw the tank on the ground and gas leaking from it. The truck was towed to a service station for repair. They installed a new gas tank, straps and all the lines.

After purchasing this used 4wd F-150 I filled the tank and noticed the smell gasoline. Inspection of the fuel system revealed the rear gas tank support strap had rusted through. This allowed the tank to drop down and rest on the rock guard for the tank. Operation of the truck in this state caused vibrations to wear through the tank resulting in the fuel leak. Were it not for the rock guard (on 4wd models only) the tank may have fallen off or at a minimum left hanging from the front strap and the fuel line connections.

Fuel lines were leaking behind engine. There was a gas smell. It was discovered the gas lines were installed between the frame and the bed of the truck. The hole eventually was created by the friction.