2001 Ford F-150 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 91
- 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 91 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel tank · 94 records
- tank straps · 39 records
- tank strap · 24 records
- rusted through · 14 records
- strap rusted · 13 records
- both straps · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 34 |
| 150–400k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frame And Members · Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving my 2001 f-150 at approx 35 mph, the gas tank suddenly fell off when both tank straps failed. Hoses and filler neck kept tank from totally separating from truck. Towed to garage and had both straps replaced. $272.91. Looks like a frequent problem after looking up on line. *tr updated 08/01/11 *bf both straps were broken when the consumer checked after pulling over. They appeared to have failed where…
ODI 10360984
Fuel System, Gasoline
I found one of the gas tank retaining straps broken on my 2001 ford f-150. I am currently checking with suppliers for replacement fuel tank straps and found that these straps are being investigated as a vehicle defect. *tr updated 08/01/11 *bf the consumer stated one of the tanks straps broke and it broke at the bend of the strap where it wraps around one of the bottom corners of the tank. There was no spill, since…
ODI 10358827
Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure
On friday, september 17, 2010 the fuel tank on my 2001 ford f-150 truck broke free of the undercarriage and was dragged approximately 200 meters before i could safely stop the vehicle. At the time of the incident, i was traveling 60 mph. Upon exiting the vehicle, i smelled strong gasoline fumes and observed gasoline running from underneath the truck. I moved away from the vehicle and called the fire department and a…
ODI 10356939
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving my 2001 ford f150 down the highway, a spark plug blew out of the head and damaged the ignition coil. Gas/air mixture was sent into the engine compartment, and if the plug had not damaged the coil, it could have ignited the gas. The fuel line is also just above the pug, and could also have easily been damaged. *tr
ODI 10365525
Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 f-150 fuel tank strap broke last week. Luckily noticed the tank sitting low when i pulled into the drive with my other vehicle. 141,000 miles. Neighbor told me of the investigation he read in the paper the next day. *tr updated 08/01/11 *bf the consumer stated one strap failed and the second was bound to fail very soon. The straps rusted and flaked in layers in the middle where the plastic sleeve was. The…
ODI 10356281
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving on the freeway, i heard a loud pop from the engine compartment followed by the engine running roughly and accompanied by popping sounds. Within 10 seconds, the smell of gasoline was noticed. I pulled off at the next exit, approximately 30 seconds later, and came to a stop. As i came to a stop, flames erupted from the hood and the entire engine compartment was engulfed in flames. A fire truck arrived…
Fire reported
ODI 10345385
Auxillary Tank · Fuel System, Gasoline
Gas tank fell out of my 2001 f-150 rupturing gas in the street. Cost me $1500 to fix and clean up. Who is going to pay for this? *kb
ODI 10416802
Fuel System, Gasoline
I pulled away from a stop sign and heard a strange sound. I stopped the vehicle and looked underneath and saw the gas tank on the ground.
ODI 10400449
Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2001 ford 150 pickup and while driving home from work on the beltway my gas tank straps broke and my gas tank was dragging on the road. I didn't know this until i pulled over because i heard a weird noise under the truck. After inspecting on the shoulder of the road i noticed the gas tank was laying on the ground, both straps had broke due to rust. I had to strap up the tank with two tie downs and then…
ODI 10355662
Fuel System, Gasoline
The gas tank strap on my 2001 f-150 rusted completely through. The tank has 2 straps holding the tank up inside the frame. The front one was intact and the rear strap rusted completely in two. My friend noticed my gas tank was hanging down slightly and i was shocked to see the condition of the rear strap. I drove home slow avoiding potholes,etc. And called an auto parts store to order a new strap. I wanted to go…
ODI 10355442
Fuel System, Gasoline
Hello, i was driving my 2001, ford f-150 truck with my son in the rear cab on a rainy saturday afternoon in march of this year when the gas tank fell out of it and was dragging on the ground for approximately a tenth of a mile before i pulled over and discovered the problem. It was leaking gas and i was lucky that no spark occurred because the pavement was wet outside. I had the gas tank, straps and fuel pump…
ODI 10356707
Fuel System, Gasoline
Straps that secure fuel tank to vehicle failed due to rust . This allowing fuel tank to fall from vehicle while vehicle was in motion . Upon contact with the road surface tank developed a hole allowing about 16 gals of fuel to contact the road surface and public sewer . Fire dept was called along with maryland dept of environment and clean up began . I was billed for the cost of the clean up .
ODI 10371721
Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
Throttle sticks after steady driving in cold/snow because of ford's poor design, they even state it in ford article no. 01-21-5. Has happened may times to me. I just finally got an answer to the problem. The fix is over 500.00, and i don't have the money. It is their poor design, this just does not seem fair. I have had several close calls due to this problem, there really should be a recall on this. *tr
ODI 10251030
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fire in engine compartment cng vehicle. *bf the problem was due to the bi-fuel cng and gasoline vehicle in the consumers government fleet. The vehicle was parked and when the consumer returned he found smoke. The fire spread through the engine compartment and caused the vehicle to be a total loss. *sc
Fire reported
ODI 10095097
Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving the consumer noticed that the fuel gauge indicated the vehicle had a half tank of gas yet the vehicle ran out of gasoline. *nlm
ODI 10012331
Fuel System, Gasoline · Tank Assembly
Checked fuel tank straps after seeing news reports. 1 strap broken 2nd strap about to break. At dealer for replacement at my expense. Updated 08/11/11 *bf the consumer stated one of the straps was rusted through and the other strap was rusted close to a complete break. Updated 08/12/11 *tr
ODI 10410926