| Issue ID | 857306 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10399530 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | RANGER |
| Model Year | 1991 |
| File date | 19/01/03 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford ranger. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap became corroded and was partially fractured from the vehicle. The contact was concerned that it would cause the fuel tank to detach. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the strap would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who advised that there were no related recalls to the failure and provided no further assistance. The current mileage was approximately 142,800 and the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WASHBURN, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTCR15T5MPXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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