NHTSA Complaint #10414728 — 1997 FORD F-150

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10414728
Vehicle	1997 FORD F-150
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Date of Incident	July 21, 2011
Date Filed	July 22, 2011
Mileage	223,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

ONE OF TWO STRAPS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE FAILED DUE TO CORROSION. NOTICED THE BROKEN STRAP HANGING BELOW THE VEHICLE AFTER A 40 MILE DRIVE. UNSURE OF WHEN THE STRAP LET GO. IN REMOVING THE REMAINING PIECES OF THE STRAP, IT LITERALLY CRUMBLED APART IN MY HAND. TANK IS NOW HELD IN PLACE WITH A TIE-DOWN STRAP. *TT

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