Gas Tank Strap Problems of Ford F-250

Rear gas tank leaking gas. Straps appear to have rubbed hole in tank.

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The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, there was a noise in the vehicle and he noticed that the fuel tank was dragging on the ground. The contact mentioned that the fuel tank straps failed which caused the fuel tank to not be restrained properly. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 56,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline smell coming from the rear of the vehicle. After examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel tank was leaking next to the fuel tank straps. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that NHTSA campaign id number:11v385000 applied to his vehicle and that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 180,000.

Ford F-250 4x4 Ford recall 11s21(NHTSA 11v385) fuel tank strap corrosion inspection and replacement was conducted. The fuel tank was also found to be rusted under the strap area only. After the old straps were removed the tank started to leak fuel and Ford nor the dealer would replace the tank. If the straps are covered for corrosion then the tank should be also due to the corrosion transferring to the tank surface. The dealer placed new straps over a rusted tank. The truck will need over $1200. 00 in repairs for safe operation and to remedy the now leaking fuel.

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The contact own a 1999 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps corroded and created a hole in the fuel tank. Fuel began to leak as a result of the failure. The contact received a recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 99v093001 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly), but the dealer would not perform the repairs due to the fuel tank leak. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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Upon reading about a Ford recalls 2. 7 million f150-250 trucks I found that mine was included in that recall by calling the dealership in scarsdale, NY. Made an appointment for sept 20, 2011 and after an hour in service they tell me they cannot replace straps because the straps have made a hole in tank (rusted through). I was sent out of the dealership with notice that Ford was not going to pay for replacement tank and they could not do the strap recall because of the tank. No temporary strap was placed around my tank to keep it from falling onto roadway. So I had been driving the truck ready to drop the bomb at anytime. On sept 27, 2011 I went to another dealership smith cairns in yonkers and after a day was told the same thing. I have amd will not remove my truck from this dealership until Ford makes it safe to drive at their expense.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250 hd. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from outside of the vehicle and also smelled a slight burning odor. Upon reaching the destination the contact noticed both fuel tank straps were fractured which were supporting the front fuel tank. The vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank. As a result of the dragging of the front fuel tank, there was damage which caused a large fuel leak. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph he heard a loud noise. He noticed that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and both straps were corroded. There was no fuel spilling out of the vehicle once the tank fell off. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that there were no recalls on his vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

1999 Ford f250 superduty pickup gas tank straps rust and fail Ford has recalled over 1 million trucks but not mine even here in vt where my dealer says the truck is unsafe Ford will not fix it.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated that when exiting his vehicle he noticed that one of the fuel tank straps had detached from the vehicle and was covered with rust. There was no fuel spilling from the tank. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised him that they would look into it. The failure and current mileage was approximately 91,000.

1999 Ford 250 super duty (no included in current recall) front fuel tank strap failed (broke), rear strap very close to breaking, plastic fuel tank dropped aproximately 6" when front strap failed. Had rear failed as well, tank would have dropped to the ground, with likely accident/fire. I have replaced both fuel tank straps, rear broke on removal.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled as the fuel tank straps fractured. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the straps were rusted and corroded. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was approximately 240,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Just filled the truck with gas. Was driving on a washboard dirt road. The front of the gas tank dropped onto the road and dragged. Tank was punctured and several gallons of gas leaked out slowly. I used a wratchet strap to lift the tank off the road and secure it. Patched the tank with a sealer from the auto parts store but by next morning it was leaking again. Purchased a used tank and straps from a junkyard for $150. The original tank is in my junkpile if you'd like it. Glad to see this problem is being corrected. If I had been driving on an asphalt road I'd proably be in heaven right now.

I recently read that NHTSA was investigating Ford f 150 from 1997 to 2001 for rusting gas tank straps that effected 1. 4 illion trucks. I have a Ford 1998 F-250 that had rusted gas tank straps. One strap let go and the tank moved out of position. I replaced it my self, but I don't know if it was done correctly or with the proper safety protection. Did Ford issue a recall on this? will they inspect the vehicle to see if it was done correctly? is there a cost to the owner for any of this? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

1998 Ford F-250 (early build) with 201,992 miles, had the gas tank strap rust and break resulting in the gas tank dropping to the pavement. The forward (front) gas tank strap failed and the gas tank fell to the pavement causing the release of approximately 22 gallons of fuel. The resulting spill required a cleanup by the local fire department. The spill cleanup resulted in a $453 charge by the fire department. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop at a cost of $112. The fuel tank and straps required replacement at a cost of $978. 00. Total cost of event $1,500.