| Issue ID | 312199 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 748465 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| File date | 30/06/01 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The main strap the hold the gas tank to the truck had rusted completely through. Leaving only the front strap to hold the tank from falling onto the road (possibly being hit by the automobile behind me). I had both straps replace at my expense before any damage or injury occurred.*ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ASHLAND, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR10A9KUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
| 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 | 01/10/89 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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