Table 1 shows six common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2003 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the gas tank strap (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the tank mounting (four problems).
Sept 2011 - receive recall notice advising fuel straps rust prematurely. 31 oct 2011 - discover gas tank leak. Take truck to dealer (1) day early for work. Take picures, fuel tank appears to be in good shape. Leak is directly under rusted tank strap. Read details...
My 2003 f150 had the straps holding the gas tank snapped while traveling down the interstate at 65 mph, I could see flames on the road from the fuel leaking when the tank hit the highway. Once I stopped the truck, I found the gas tank had fallen off and was dragging the ground leaking fuel Read details...
Fuel tank strap rusted through and failed Read details...