Issue ID | 816086 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10355172 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 07/09/10 |
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 was driving approximately 70 mph when he noticed debris coming from under the vehicle as well as an abnormal dragging sound. The contact discovered that the fuel tank had partially fractured from the vehicle and began dragging. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility where the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The current and failure mileage was approximately 140,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ELKRIDGE, MD |
VIN pattern | 1FTRX17W71NXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 70 |
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