Issue ID | 807287 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10347823 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 01/08/10 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:M |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. While driving approximately 60-65 mph, there was an abnormal dragging coming from under the vehicle. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was semi-fractured from the vehicle. Both straps were fractured and the fuel tank was hanging from the vehicle by the fuel line. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to his place of residence. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileages were 191,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 191000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LEMONT, IL |
VIN pattern | 1FTZF172X1NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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Date of purchase | 20/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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