2000 Ford F-150 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 98
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 98 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel tank · 110 records
- tank straps · 26 records
- tank fell · 17 records
- failure mileage · 15 records
- fuel system · 14 records
- tank strap · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 34 |
| 150–400k mi | 28 |
| 60–100k mi | 23 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
I was driving down a city street and hear a loud metal scraping sound coming from under my truck. I immediately pulled over and stopped. When i looked under my truck my gas tank was dragging on the ground. The front metal bracket had rusted through and broken. There was gas leaking from the tank and the fire department responded. There was no fire. To say the least this is outrageous and totally unacceptable for any…
ODI 10393168
Fuel System, Gasoline · Tank Assembly
I have a 2000 ford f150 and i heard that there is being an investigation into the gas tank straps rusting through and dropping the tank. This happened to my truck causing the tank to drop to the road and drag, also causing the tank to spring a leak (needing to be replaced). The tank, straps, vent tube, etc. Were replaced at a cost of near $700.00. I was wondering what steps if any i can take to get reimbursed for…
ODI 10399718
Fuel System, Gasoline
I was driving my ford f150 pick up truck and heard something like i dropped an exhaust pipe. Luckily i was driving slowly about 20-25 mph. I stopped and got out to see what had happened. My gas tank that i had just filled the other day fell off. Both straps broke and i was dragging the tank on the ground. I had it towed to my house for repair. After noticing that the fuel fill pipe had rusted off near the tank and…
ODI 10386244
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the fuel tank fell to the ground and began leaking fuel; fire sparks began to erupt. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the fuel tank straps had rusted which caused the tank to fall. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage…
ODI 10383932
Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving down the road at approx 45 mph when the front end of the gas tank fell on the road. When truck was placed on tow truck it was obvious the straps had broken holding the gas tank onto the truck. Due to the gas tank falling to the ground other parts were damaged as well.
ODI 10383698
Fuel System, Gasoline
Approximately (5:45 pm) on mon.,1- 24-11. I was coming home had fueled up my truck (then at 3/4s full) for week when i noticed a scraping/dragging sound coming from rear of the truck just after crossing a double rr-track on a paved two lane road. Nowhere to pull over after a wet snowfall on narrow shoulder, i put on 4-ways and crept to the nearest driveway at a drugstore. I exited truck to check out the noise, to my…
ODI 10381744
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, he noticed that the fuel tank was hanging abnormally because the straps were corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The current mileage was 151,788. The failure mileage was approximately 149,000.
ODI 10399647
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas tank strapes rusted, causing the gas tank to fall from truck.
ODI 10377615
Fuel System, Gasoline
I just filled my gas tank and was heading up my driveway in my 2000 ford f150 when the gas strap rusted out and broke. The weight of the tank forced the other strap to break and my tank came flying out the back end. The tank hit the receiver hitch and slit a hole in the tank spilling gas everywhere. One spark and i would have certainly been killed. I have read several other complaints online about the same problem.…
ODI 10402918
Fuel System, Gasoline
I just filled my gas talk and was heading up my driveway in my 2000 ford f150. When the gas strap rusted out and broke. The weight of the tank forced the other strap to break and my tank came flying out the back end. The tank hit the receiver hitch and slit a hole in the tank spilling gas everywhere. One spark and i would have certainly been killed. I have read several other complaints online about the same problem.…
ODI 10402917
Fuel System, Gasoline
As of 12-10-2010 i was at work and was walking toward the truck and notice the gas tank was hanging.i called my boss and told him the situation.so i took a rachet strap and strap it up.drove over sixty miles home to local auto store and picked up new straps.as i was replacing straps i notice a strong odor of gas.also when replacing these straps that i notice alot of rust on gas tank where gas straps were…
ODI 10444458
Fuel System, Gasoline
After i filled up with gas, i smelled gas. After this happened a couple of times, i noticed gas dripping from the tank. Upon inspection, i noticed that the leak was near the filler neck, but the root cause was that one of the tank straps was completely rusted away, the other is severely corroded; the leak at the neck is because the weight of the tank is being supported by the neck. I see that several dozen cases…
ODI 10377102
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. The contact noticed that the filler neck was leaking gasoline similar to nhtsa campaign id number: 06e056000 ( fuel system, gasoline). The fuel tank strap was also corroded which added to the failure. The dealer or manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The current mileage was approximately 210,000. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10376254
Fuel System, Gasoline
REAR FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED THROUGH ON 2000 FORD F-150.*TR
ODI 10384037
Fuel System, Gasoline
Pulling into a parking space, i heard a loud bang and a dragging sound. I got out of my vehicle to see what i had backed into, but couldn't seen anything. I went to get back into my vehicle and heard someone say, "something is hanging under your truck". When i got out and looked, i saw the gas tank laying on the ground. Upon inspection, both straps had broken and the fuel lines were the only thing holding it to the…
ODI 10390314
Fuel System, Gasoline
2000 ford f150 - both straps that hold fuel tank rusted in half and the fuel tank fell while driving down the road. The front of the tank was dragging the pavement. The truck otherwise has no rust. Major safety concern!!!!!!!! *tr
ODI 10357423
Fuel System, Gasoline
Accelerated from intersection; heard noise; thought was exhaust pipe dropped and was being dragged; smelled fuel; stopped and saw that fuel tank had fallen onto the road; tank more than 3/4 full had split and was leaking fuel; called 911 for fire department and police; fire department lifted tank and fuel gushed out; fire department used a wedge of wood to plug tank as good as possible though tank was nearly empty…
ODI 10357269
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph when sparks were seen igniting from under the vehicle. The contact found that both fuel tank straps were corroded and fractured, causing the fuel tank to drag with the vehicle. The dragging caused a large hole in the fuel tank as gasoline began to spill from the tank. The contact was unaware of how much gasoline had spilled but…
Fire reported
ODI 10404362
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap was corroded and fractured from the vehicle. The fuel tank struck the top portion of the fuel tank shield and was causing friction to the shield. The contact was concerned that the fuel tank would bear a hole in the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of…
ODI 10400747
Fuel System, Gasoline
My brother and i each purchased new 2000 ford f-150 pickups in june of 2000. On august 27, 2010 i notices that the rear strap attaching my fuel tank to the vehicle had broken. I immediately replaced the badly rusted and broken strap without any loss of fuel or further damage. I inspected my brothers fuel tank and his rear strap is likely to fail. He will replace and avoid the same failure i experienced. *tr
ODI 10356367
Fuel System, Gasoline
I own a 2000 ford f150. Approximately a month ago, i noticed one side of my fuel tank was hanging down. I went to salvage yard and obtained a strap off another f150 and replaced the broken one. The other side is rusted as well, but has held so far. *tr
ODI 10355795
Fuel System, Gasoline
Just turned off hwy onto gravel road. Felt a jolt and thought i had a flat tire. Pulled over and upon inspection noticed the fuel tank straps had broken and i was dragging the fuel tank down the road. Due to being on gravel there were no sparks and no fire. Tank was ruined and had to replace that along with both straps. Check engine light will not re-set since the incident as well.
ODI 10401995
Fuel System, Gasoline · Tank Assembly
A strap which holds on the gas tank on my 2000 ford f150 broke while i was driving and dragged appx. 300 yards, causing about 10 gallons to leak out on road. The local fire dept. Had to be dispatched, and i had to replace the entire tank and strap system at a cost of over $800.00. The local ford dealer that did the repair did not mention anything about a known problem. Updated 08/04/11 *bf the consumer stated the…
ODI 10399644
Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased my 2000 ford f150 from an auction on june 14, 2010. On june 22nd less than a week after being md inspected, one of the two straps holding my gas tank broke due to excessive rust. The rust had not been evident, it was covered by a plastic outer covering on the strap. Fortunately my step-son was only driving 15 mph (just turned onto the main street) when it happened. There was no fire, but it could have…
ODI 10402785
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2000 ford f-150 fuel tank fell out of the vehicle this past june 2010. The vehicle was purchased new and was dealer under coated to prevent rusting. The tank at the time was full of fuel and was within minutes of having been traveling down the freeway. The vehicle was parked for a short period of time before the fuel tank fell to the ground. On inspection the forward strap was missing on the tank was on the…
ODI 10355717