12 problems related to gas tank strap have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2001 F-150.
One of the straps holding up my fuel tank had rusted and broke away from tank. The other strap is rusting too.
Gas tank fell out of vehicle,tearing filler hose. Tank straps and supporting structures rust thru, failure. Drivers' side rear shock dropped from vehicle because metal bracket it was attached to rotted thru. Bed rails completely rusted thru. Frame has rusted thru holes. Complete rust failure. Vehicle has only 90k miles always maintained, washed underneath weekly in winter. Vehicle in motion when parts fell on rte 58 and the shock on town street. . $900 to repair gas tank. Shock incident happened today 11/26/2017, gas tank 9/12/2016.
Gas tank front strap is broken rusted. The back one is good. I just knoticed.
Tank strap has corroded or broke and gas tank leaks gas.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that both fuel tank straps were replaced under NHTSA campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The fuel tank was also severely rusted where the straps were attached. The manufacturer was notified and they refused to include the replacement of the damaged fuel tank under the recall service. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.
This is regarding the recall for the straps holding the gas tank on the Ford f150 . Ford replaced the straps in Feb. Of 2012, but never said anything about the corrosion on the gas tank that was caused from the faulty straps. . A few months after the repair the gas tank started to leak due to the rust where the straps were. I brought the vehicle back to my Ford dealership and they told me that the gas tank was not warranteed under the recall. This is rather confusing. If the faulty straps which Ford agreed to replace caused the gas tank to rust and leak, why would this not be included in the recall?? the faulty straps caused the corrosion of the gas tank. This is clearly explained in the NHTSA website. I was forced to accept aftermarket parts in order to avoid the full price of approximately $2,000 for repair. It is obvious that I am not the only Ford 150 owner who has been forced to replace their corroded gas tank due to defective straps on Ford's part. We all know a leaky gas tank is the recipe for disaster - death. My final cost was $540 - only because I agreed to use aftermarket parts. This entire situation is a disgrace. I am considering bringing this matter to the attention of the media. Shame on Ford.
Apparently the straps holding the gas tank on to my 2001 Ford F-150 pick up rusted. Today the tank fell off while I was driving when one of the straps let go. Fortunately there was no fire, however I spilled a full tank of gas when the tank split. The mileage is 101,000. Ford says it's no longer in warranty even though this seems to be a growing problem.
2001 F-150 supercrew 4x4 lariat 5. 4 triton 136000 miles. Great truck however the under side of this truck is literally rusting out from underneath. Rocker panels are gone, but a larger issue at this time is the fuel tank strap has rusted and broke. Pathetic rusting on this beautiful truck.
I was driving south on hwy 41 in milwaukee, WI. When I heard a dragging sound under truck. I pulled off hwy and discovered my gas tank was dragging for approx. 2 miles. Why it didn't blow up I am not sure. Two straps snapped. I had just filled the tank w/ $75. 00 in gas and had truck towed and approx. Cost of getting truck fixed is $700. 00 plus the tow.
2001 F-150 2 door 6 cylinder; fuel tank dropped onto roadway due to rusted through tank strap. Had auto repairshop fix: replaced fuel tank, fuel tank straps, fuel pump, fuel tank pressure sensor, towing charge total bil $2,600.
Hello, I was driving my 2001, Ford F-150 truck with my son in the rear cab on a rainy Saturday afternoon in March of this year when the gas tank fell out of it and was dragging on the ground for approximately a tenth of a mile before I pulled over and discovered the problem. It was leaking gas and I was lucky that no spark occurred because the pavement was wet outside. I had the gas tank, straps and fuel pump completely replaced as a result. I also have many pictures documenting the incident.
Gas tank strap rusted and broker and hanging, dragging. As a consiquence the rear of the tank has dropped considerably. As a temporary fix, another strap was fabricated using the old strap as a tracer. This happened before any talk of complaints or investigations was heard about.