NHTSA Complaint #10435304 — 1998 FORD F SERIES FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10435304
Vehicle	1998 FORD F SERIES
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	November 11, 2011
Date Filed	November 11, 2011
Mileage	84,211 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

I HAD THE TRUCK ON A LIFT TO CHECK FOR A NOISE FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I NOTICED THAT THE FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP WAS RUSTED THRU AND THE TANK WAS LOOSE. HAD TO MAKE A TEMPORARY REPAIR. I CHECKED THE VIN ON THE FORD WEBSITE AND THE INFORMATION WAS THERE WAS NO RECALL. *TR

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