2003 Ford F-150 Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 16
- 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.
What owners report
- fuel tank · 13 records
- tank straps · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the fuel tank straps were rusted and corroded. The dealer stated that the straps needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
ODI 10650736
Fuel System, Gasoline
While traveling south bound on interstate 81 at christiansburg va. My gas tank fell off of the vehicle due to defective straps rusting into and letting it fall causing gasoline to leak on roadway and almost causing a fire. The gas tank struck the roadway and the grinding caused the tank to leak and the spillage. I had to have the vehicle towed to a local repair shop and have purchased a used gas tank and ordered new…
ODI 10565025
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was advised that the fuel tank was also corroded, but that failure was not addressed in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10449596
Fuel System, Gasoline
Sept 2011 - receive recall notice advising fuel straps rust prematurely. 31 oct 2011 - discover gas tank leak. Take truck to dealer (1) day early for work. Take pictures, fuel tank appears to be in good shape. Leak is directly under rusted tank strap. Contact with strap appears to have rusted through tank. 01 nov. 2011 - call with dealer. Dealer did not advise of leak. I had to request confirmation. Service tech…
ODI 10433767
Fuel System, Gasoline
My 2003 ford f-150 was subject to recall to replace the gas tank mounting straps which are known to corrode and fail. The fuel tank on the truck had significant rust under one of the straps, resulting in a leak in the area under the strap. When i brought the truck in for the recall work i notified the service department that the tank was leaking under the strap. I was told as long as the tank was leaking as a result…
ODI 10434055
Fuel System, Gasoline
Driving approx 25 mph on a side street when a thud was heard. Stopped vehicle to find gas tank on ground and gas straps broken. Gas tank was punctured by falling on the road. Two tank straps were found to be rusted through. Ford f150 xl truck from 2003. *tr *kb
ODI 10416960
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and the contact drove over the tank. The contact discovered that one of the straps had fractured and was completely rusted. Approximately one fourth a tank of fuel spilled onto the highway. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they advised him that he needed to…
ODI 10402373
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph she began to hear the vehicle dragging an object under it. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed the fuel tank was partially detached from the vehicle. The contact stated one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure had not…
ODI 10400998
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank started leaking fuel while he was driving approximately 55 mph. The contact noticed the straps were rusted and caused a hole to open in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be repaired. The failure mileage was 96,404.
ODI 10399820
Fuel System, Gasoline · Structure
Gas tank strap on 2003 f-150 xlt 4x4 broke due to excessive rust causing the tank to fall and rattle on skid plate. Bought new straps from local auto supply and replaced both of them since the second strap was close to breaking also. *tr
ODI 10399984
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTED THROUGH AND FAILED. *TR
ODI 10399923
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Left dealership after lo-jack installation. Entered traffic lane and began lightly braking for approaching signal. I felt two forward surges and then increasingly rapid acceleration. I checked rear view mirror and then pressed on brakes with the sound of the racing turbo charged engine filling the cab. I then moved the gear out of drive and in my haste saw i had it between reverse and park. I brought it back to…
ODI 10379231
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Coming home to va from ohio we were going through the mountains and had to keep flooring the truck. The spark plugs acted like they were fouling and the truck sputtered home. We came home and our mechanic said we blew out or ejected two spark plugs on our triton 4.6l 2003 pick up truck. He said it would have to be repaired by ford and it would probably cost about $900. We found out this is a recurring problem on the…
ODI 10347455
Fuel System, Gasoline
Fuel tank fell off vehicle as a result of rusted mounting is a one owner well maintained ford f150 purchased new in 2003 and mileage is only 100,222. New straps were located and installed 6/29/2010 and old straps were labeled and kept. *tr
ODI 10341303
Fuel System, Gasoline
I saw on the news that you are investigating rusted out fuel tank straps on the ford f 150 pickup truck, model years 1997 - 2001. I want to tell you that the rear strap failed on my 2003 f 150 last year. I paid to have the straps replaced. The new straps were ford parts and were stainless steel, unlike the originals. *tr
ODI 10399679
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f150. While the vehicle was parked with a half tank of gasoline in it when the fuel tank suddenly detached from the vehicle. The dealer was notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was 98,807. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Updated 08/31/2011 *ln
ODI 10407536