Gas Tank Strap Problems of Mercury Grand Marquis

Smelled gas when exiting the vehicle. Confirmed a fuel leak in the fuel tank by observing a fuel drip. Continued driving the car for a few days. On June 15, 2020, I noticed a strange noise as I drove, something rubbing or bumping on the frame under the car. While driving, the noise increased and intensified. I was forced to pull over and check under the car. To my horror I saw the gas tank dragging on the road. A tow truck would not tow the vehicle. My brother and I tied the tank up under the car using a nylon strap to get the car home. I called the dealership to fix the car. I now have an aftermarket tank on my car. Ford does not make the tank anymore. The car was in motion on a city street when the tank fell. I believe the problem was caused by a fuel tank strap failure. The fuel leak was also directly related to the strap supporting the tank.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that at a stop sign he observed the vehicle leaking fuel without warning. In addition to he observed corrosion on the one of the two gas tank straps and that it was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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I noticed something hanging down from the bottom of the vehicle and on inspection determined it to be a fuel tank support strap. I took the vehicle to my mechanic for further inspection and when he put the vehicle on a lift one of the two support straps had corroded completely in two and the other strap was ly corroded nearly as bad. If the second strap had also broken and allowed the fuel tank to drop and drag on the pavement there could have been a severe fire. I had my mechanic replace both straps immediately today 11-2-16.

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Straps holding the fuel tank broke due to rust. The tank fell off. The right side of the tank was resting on the ground, the left side held up by the filler tube only. This happened while vehicle was parked in driveway overnight. Could have had very serious consequences if it happened while moving.

Tl-the contact owned a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked he became aware that the passenger's side fuel tank was close in proximity to the ground. The contact stated that upon inspection it was evident that the passenger side fuel tank strap fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted or notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130000. The VIN was not available. Ah.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the fuel tank fractured and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank straps failed due to excessive corrosion, and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000. Tw.

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap was being held by only one strap which was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact stated that the fuel tank safety strap was covered with rust and the fuel tank was being held by one strap. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated both fuel tank straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.