13 problems related to tank mounting have been reported for the 2002 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2002 F-150.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact was driving 35 mph when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 202,000. Updated 05/02/bf the consumer stated the gas tank detached from the vehicle due to the straps securing the tank to the body broke due to rust. When the gas tank detached, it fell on top of the vehicle's skid plate which saved it from hitting the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where they replaced the straps. However, they did not remove and inspect the tank. They removed the skid plate while holding the tank in place and then replaced the straps. The repair was completed. However, when the consumer put the fuel in the vehicle, fuel started leaking immediately. The consumer was informed by Ford, the recall did not cover holes in tanks caused by defective straps unless the tank fell completely out of the truck and hit the ground. The consumer replaced the gas tank at his expense. Updated 05/30/12.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. The contact was driving 35 mph when the ignition caught on fire and melted the area where the ignition key was located. The contact merged onto the shoulder as the fire independently diminished. The contact received burns to the fingers. He then attempted to reinsert the key into the ignition however, to no avail. The vehicle was pushed to the contact's residence and later towed to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the ignition would need replacing. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) for corrosion of one or both of the fuel straps. The contact stated that the dealer would not repair the vehicle under the recall but was not advised as to why. The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance and could not provide a reason why the dealer would not repair the vehicle under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) on November 23, 2011. The fuel tank had been leaking fuel ever since the repair. The contact stated that the leak was caused by the straps being taken off and replaced. The contact felt that the manufacturer should be obligated to repair the fuel take in addition to repairing the fuel tank straps. The failure mileage and current mileages were 130,556.
2002 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regards to recall and repairs the consumer stated he made an appointment as suggested by the recall letter two weeks ago and as of October 7, 2011 the dealer informed him the parts were still not available. The consumer also stated the instrument cluster did not work, which made it difficult to see the mileage on the vehicle. The consumer was informed the only way to fix the problem was to replace the entire module as the dash must be taken apart.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact received a recall notice to have the fuel straps replaced under the NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) recall, but the defective straps rusted the fuel tank, causing fuel to leak onto the ground. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repair to the failure. The fuel tank was replaced. The failure mileage was 107,150 and the current mileage was 110,000. Nw.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford f150. The contact stated the fuel straps bore a hole in the fuel tank and caused the fuel to leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they would repair the straps under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting) but they would not repair the hole that the strap caused in the fuel tank. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but advised that they would only repair the straps under the recall. They offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 33,278.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that she noticed that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank after receiving the recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v385000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure, but refused to repair the fuel tank because the recall was only addressing failures associated with the fuel tank straps. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 10/27/bf.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The contact also stated that he fuel tank was leaking as a result of the corroded straps, but the dealer would not replace the fuel tank because it was not part of the recall. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and the fuel tank was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150 super cab. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the smell of fuel emitted from the fuel tank. The contact then discovered there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was contacted made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but the repair did not include the fuel tank only the straps that held the tank in place. The failure mileage was 144,000 and the current mileage was 145,000.
Straps that secure the fuel tank rusted. One strap rusted compltely through and was hanging loose-- the other was very close to failure. I was able fortunately to get to a garage --and I had the straps replaced. I just recently saw the notice about other instances of this happening and I decided to file a complaint. My truck is one year newer than what is being looked at.
The rear fuel tank strap on my 2002 Ford f 150 rusted through causing the tank to come loose. The rust was so bad that there was also a small hole in the fuel tank. I have taken the truck in for repairs and after the tank was removed it was discovered that the brake lines above the tank were also rusted with one starting to leak.
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while another driver was driving approximately 20 mph, both straps on the fuel tank fell off and the tank dropped down on the ground. Another driver alerted her to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The contact called the dealership who referred him to the manufacturer who assigned him a case number. The current and failure mileages were approximately 241,000.
2002 Ford f150 fuel tank mounting straps failed due to corrosion and permitted fuel tank to drop to pavement while driving.