3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #2

Oct 142004

Econoline

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
The consumer experienced a gas leak coming from the top of the fuel tank. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the leak was the result of a rusted hole in the top of the fuel tank. Provide further details.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #1

Jun 012004

Econoline 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The fuel tank cracked on the upper portion of the tank in the area where the middle strap crossed the tank. The consumer contacted Ford Motor Co., however there were no recalls, therefore there was no assistance with the purchase of a new fuel tank.

- Lathrop, CA, USA