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.
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving truck for about an hour, came home, truck sat for about an hour and a half. Caught on fire. Fire was mainly in the engine compartment and seemed to get the hottest near the drivers side. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10334739
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact heard a loud noise when he noticed that the fuel tank had separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where they reinstalled the detached fuel tank and replaced the hose and filler tube. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection. The manufacturer was not advised of the…
ODI 10399816
Fuel System, Gasoline · Mounting
My husband and daughter filled the gas tank of our ford f-150 truck, year 2000. Just minutes later while on i-265 about to merge onto i-65, the gas tank fell off and dragged the highway. A policeman stopped to help and he called the fire department. They came and put a fire retardant on the gas spill. The truck was towed to a service center and a new gas tank was strapped on with new straps. *tr updated 08/01/11 *bf…
ODI 10355671
Fuel System, Gasoline · Tank Assembly
Filled up with fuel. Drove approx. 2 miles and fuel tank fell off due to rusted tank straps. Dealer replaced straps and broken fuel vapor valve. Vehicle had 62260 miles at the time. I have parts of both straps. *tr updated 08/01/11 *bf updated 08/01/11
ODI 10371988
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel tank fell out of truck while driving causing significant environmental clean up (luckily no fire) and repair bill. *tr
ODI 10335775
Fuel System, Gasoline
GAS TANK FELL FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *TR
ODI 10399736
Fuel System, Gasoline
2000 f-150 ford. Lost brake fluid due to rusted hole in brake line near rear wheel on driver side.while crawling under the truck i discovered the gas tank front strap rusted into. The tank had dropped down. The rear strap was rusty but holding. Had to have front strap replaced. Rear strap was sanded and primered because the new rear strap i purchased did not fit. Had new brake line and tank strap installed. *tr
ODI 10400946
Fuel System, Gasoline
Forward fuel tank support rusted away and broke. Tank found hanging by one strap. Updated 08/08/11 *bf *tr
ODI 10402855
Fuel System, Gasoline
2000 FORD F-150 GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE. *TR
ODI 10400690
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated was driving 20 mph and merging into traffic when the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise. The contact discovered that the fuel tank was partially detached and hanging from the vehicle, causing fuel to spill. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the failure was diagnosed as a corroded fuel strap. The fuel tank and both straps were replaced.…
ODI 10402370
Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure
Have a 2000 ford f150 had tank filled with gas and was driving down road when gas tank fell of found that both straps that held tank had rusted through thankfully we were not moving fast or it is hard to tell what would have happened there is only 125000 mile on vehicle and has been maintained feel that an incident like this is uncalled for that there should have been a safer way of mounting since vehicle had even…
ODI 10279265
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 ford f-150. While driving approximately 5 mph, the contact heard something fall from under the vehicle. The consumer pulled over and stopped. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered the fuel tank was detached from the frame of the vehicle and laying on the pavement underneath the vehicle still attached to the gas hose. The consumer managed to re-attach the tank to the vehicle using…
ODI 10386810
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The fire department was dispatched since the tank was leaking fuel. A police report was available. The dealer was contact but did not provide any assistance since there were no recalls for the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue and the vehicle was not…
ODI 10400029
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2000 ford f-150 4x4. I was driving on st rt 13 in new lexington ohio and had the gas tank holding straps rust off and had the gas tank fall off. My truck seemed to be in ok shape on the outside. This led me to check out the rest of the truck more and then i have also found that the frame, cab corners and lots of other parts are rusting completely. I have since then replaced the straps with new ones from…
ODI 10356681
Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas tank fell off truck in parking lot--i'm very glad it didn't happen on the expressway! Upon inspection, both straps were rusted through all over the entire straps. *tr
ODI 10243452
Fuel System, Gasoline · Tank Assembly
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the fuel tank strap was severely corroded. He purchased a new one and replaced it himself. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 113,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Updated 06/13/11*jb
ODI 10400722
Fuel System, Gasoline
In february of 2008 i was driving my 2000 ford f150 to work after completely refilling the fuel tank. As i approached the rear gate at work i crossed a set of railroad tracks and heard a lot bang and a dragging sound upon clearing the tracks. I stopped and found the fuel tank had completely detached itself from the truck and fell to the ground. The truck was towed to a local repair shop were upon they found the…
ODI 10403715
Fuel System, Gasoline
My f-150 was parked in the parking lot of a shopping mall for approx. Three hrs. When it caught on fire and totaled two other cars that were also parked along side of my truck. My f-150 was parked for a length of time with no one inside when it just went ablaze. My truck has been totaled along with the other two cars. Ford had been notified and nothing had been done. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10216890
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle's fuse and relay switch had a defect, which caused the vehicle to catch fire. The vehicle was destroyed. He stated that the covered parking area at his place of work sustained property damage. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a police report. The vehicle had been parked for 2 to 3 hours before the failure occurred. Prior to…
Fire reported
ODI 10195135
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f150. The contact stated that five recall notices were mailed to him, but never received them because he had moved from that address. The notices were for recall # 06e056000 (fuel system, gasoline). Ford stated that they would not honor the recall because the contact received five notices. Ford would not provide him with the address of where the notices were sent. There was $1,000…
Fire reported
ODI 10190523
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was driving 55 mph off the interstate on normal road conditions when a fire was noticed coming from the underbody of the vehicle. The contact pulled over just as the fire spread throughout the vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police and fire report were taken. The fire department could not determine the cause of the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local independent…
Fire reported
ODI 10174783
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving on a smooth paved road the straps which attach the fuel tank to the vehicle failed, causing the tank to fall to the road. The tank was still attached to the vehicle by the fuel inlet line, causing the tank to be drug for approximately 50 ft before the vehicle was stopped. *tr
ODI 10402022
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch
There is a very bad fuel odor within the passengers compartment and outside of the vehicle which is causing the occupants to become sick. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer found a major freon leak. Other problems with this vehicle include: ignition switch, relay switch on drivers side window, weather stripping leaking. Owner traded vehicle in. *ak *ml
ODI 862940