Issue ID | 794736 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10335229 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 06/06/10 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:M |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* 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 *cn updated 11/30/10 updated 08/01/11 *bf updated 1/27/2012 *ln |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 162852 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SMITHVILLE, MO |
VIN pattern | 1FTRX18L91KXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 31/07/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 60 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MIDWAY FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 816-455-3000 |
Dealer's city | KANSAS CITY |
Dealer's state code | MO |
Dealer's ZIP code |