| Issue ID | 943540 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10478055 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/09/12 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle made a noise when driving various speeds. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank bracket failed and caused the fuel tank to separate from the vehicle. As a result, the fuel tank was being dragged when driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 11/13/12 *cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SOUTH BOSTON , MA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTRF17W6YNXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 13/02/09 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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