NHTSA Complaint #10643873 — 2001 FORD RANGER

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10643873
Vehicle	2001 FORD RANGER
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 10, 2014
Date Filed	October 10, 2014
Mileage	134,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD RANGER ON FEBRUARY 3RD 2014 FROM COLUMBUS AUTO BODY RESALE. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO REPAIR THE TIRE TO FIND OUT THE GAS TANK WAS HANGING OFF THE TRUCK AND COULD NOT INSTALL THE GAS TANK STRAPS TO SECURE THE GAS TANK BECAUSE THE FRAME IS TO RUSTED. THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. *TR

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