Issue ID | 907780 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10448582 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 20/02/12 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:M |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Ford f-250 4x4 ford recall 11s21(nhtsa 11v385) fuel tank strap corrosion inspection and replacement was conducted. The fuel tank was also found to be rusted under the strap area only. After the old straps were removed the tank started to leak fuel and ford nor the dealer would replace the tank. If the straps are covered for corrosion then the tank should be also due to the corrosion transferring to the tank surface. The dealer placed new straps over a rusted tank. The truck will need over $1200. 00 in repairs for safe operation and to remedy the now leaking fuel. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 104786 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ROANOKE, VA |
VIN pattern | 1FTPF2862WNXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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