Issue ID | 858090 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10400590 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 08/05/11 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:M |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150 pickup truck. The contact stated that there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. The vehicle was inspected and abnormal rust spots and holes were found in the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the fuel tank, straps and the fuel sensor assembly at a cost of $864. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 61,000. Updated 10/12/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HORSEHEADS, NY |
VIN pattern | 2FTZF18271CXXXXXX |
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 | 18/09/01 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | MAGUIRE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY |
Dealer's telephone number | 607-272-8000 |
Dealer's city | ITHACA |
Dealer's state code | NY |
Dealer's ZIP code | 14850 |