NHTSA Complaint #11566652 — 2003 FORD F-150

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11566652
Vehicle	2003 FORD F-150
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 20, 2024
Date Filed	January 20, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

I purchased this F150 in November, 2023. The only code shown was a lean code, P0171. I removed the bed first to begin my inspection. Upon removing the original fuel tank, I discovered a gash in the top of the tank,about 1/8" wide by 3" long. It should have set a code like a missing gas cap would, but there was none. The gash appeared to be several years old due to the rust pitting. I believe the gash was a result of the cross member rubbing against the tank. The previous owner did not mention the defect. Fuel would have spilled out if the tank was completely filled. I did not find any service alerts for this though they may exist. The truck currently has 225k miles.

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