Issue ID | 857735 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10399842 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-150 |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 10/05/11 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank was filled and while driving, the contact was informed that the fuel tank had fractured from the vehicle and gasoline fuel was spilling onto the highway. The fire department arrived to assist and advised that the straps of the fuel tank were rusted and fractured, causing the fuel tank to fall. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local auto repair shop. The failure and current mileage was 138,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 138000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COLE VALLEY, IL |
VIN pattern | 1FTRW08W71KXXXXXX |
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 | 22/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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