16 problems related to tank mounting 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.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the fuel tank became detached from under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel tank and the fuel pump. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 172,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford f150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. While the vehicle was being serviced, the fuel tank was fractured and began leaking gasoline. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer offered any assistance with the failure since the recall did not include repairing the fuel tank. The current and the failure mileages were 129,400. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking fuel due to the corroded straps. The contact was also informed that repairs to the fuel tank were not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were fractured as a result of corrosion. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) . The vehicle was towed to the dealer who verified the failure and diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the fuel tank was not part of the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) the vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was informed that the fuel tank was corroded and leaking severely. The vehicle was repaired for the straps but not the tank. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that one of the fuel tank straps fractured and detached from the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 271,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place broke off from the fuel tank and the other strap was rusted. Neither the dealer, nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and began to leak fuel. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure, but were unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 166,000.
The fuel tank straps on my 2001 Ford f150 are completely rusted. Other areas have also rusted out such as the radiator supports - radiator and shroud dropped out and are hitting against the engine fan. The pick-up bed of the truck is also rusting out. Updated 08/11/11 the consumer stated when he inspected the straps, he found one of them completely covered in rust, but still in tact. Also, there was unusual rusting all over the underside of the vehicle. The entire lower radiator support was rotted out and the underside of the pick-up bed and other supports have major rust. Updated 08/12/11 the consumer stated when the support gave out the radiator and radiator shroud fell onto the fan that is mounted to the engine. Also, the ball joints and steering were wearing prematurely due to lack of grease fittings. Updated 08/30/11.
The gas tank strap on my 2001 Ford f150 lariat supercrew has rusted completly through and broke, making the gas tank loose and unstable. If I would not have heard the squeak of the loose tank that I thought was my spare tire, I would have eventually lost my tank which could have resulted in a fire or injury. I think the strap should be made of a material that is not so susceptible to the elements.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud noise and immediately the vehicle was maneuvered to side of the road. The contact noticed the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and both fuel tank straps were completely rusted. The failure caused damage to the fuel tank as a result to an extensive amount of fuel leakage on the ground. The vehicle was temporarily repaired and driven to the residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated there was not a recall and provided no further assistance. There was an open investigation under NHTSA action number ea11006 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly). The failure mileage was 218,000. Updated 07/21/11 the gas tank strap broke,causing the tank to fall while driving. Updated 07/25/11.
Yesterday, while driving at about 35 mph I hear a loud noise from the bottom of the vehicle. I pull over to realize that the entire gas tank had completely fallen off of the bottom of the truck, had punctured, and was spilling over 20 gallons of fuel into the road. The fire department was called and spent two hours containing the spilled fuel and assisting the tow truck driver to ready the truck so that it could be safely towed. The metal gas tank straps had completely rusted through and broke leaving the tank hanging on by only a couple of screws. The tank had to be fully removed from the truck before that tow truck driver could safely tow the truck to be repaired. This truck is only a 2001 model and only has 75,000 miles on it. This could have been a very serious situation given the amount of fuel that spilled and that it occurred on a busy intersection. Thankfully there was no spark from the tank when it hit the ground! I think given the serious nature of this malfunction Ford really needs to consider taking a look at their trucks built in this model year. Especially since this occurred with such a low mileage vehicle given it's age.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph when he noticed debris coming from under the vehicle as well as an abnormal dragging sound. The contact discovered that the fuel tank had partially fractured from the vehicle and began dragging. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current and failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps had begun to rust. The contact notified the dealer and the manufacturer of the failure, who advised the contact of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 93,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford f150. While driving approximately 60-65 mph, there was an abnormal dragging coming from under the vehicle. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was semi-fractured from the vehicle. Both straps were fractured and the fuel tank was hanging from the vehicle by the fuel line. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to his place of residence. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 191,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while traveling at speeds of 60 mph, the fuel tank fractured from under the vehicle and onto the roadway. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the two straps holding the fuel tank had broken. The failure and current mileages were 162,852. Updated 11/23/10 updated 11/30/10.