NHTSA Complaint #10746639 — 2003 FORD RANGER FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10746639
Vehicle	2003 FORD RANGER
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 3, 2015
Date Filed	August 6, 2015
Mileage	112,132 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE POCKET ON THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE FUEL TANK STRAPS RUSTED OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

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