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.

- Piney Flats, TN, USA

Forward fuel tank support rusted away and broke. Tank found hanging by one strap. Updated 08/08/11

- Thompsons Station, TN, USA

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 been deadly.

- Laurel, MD, USA

Gas tank fell from truck while driving appx. 35 mph. Fuel spilled onto the road and when flames were seen in rear view mirror my son jump out and a young man on the sidewalk ran out onto the road and stomped the fire out before it could trail up to the truck itself. The tank straps rusted completed through. No longer supporting the tank. Police and fire truck arrived but no report was written to my knowledge by the wooster city Ohio responding units. Updated 07/13/11 updated 09/14/11 the consumer stated the tank dropped to the ground and was dragged across the ground. Updated 09/21/11

- Burbank, OH, USA

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. The fire department was dispatched to clean the fuel spill. The failure mileage was 185,301 and the current mileage was 195,000.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F150 pickup. The contact stated that the rear strap that held the fuel tank was rusted and corroded, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle and fall to the ground. The front strap was also rusted and corroded but had not yet fractured. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,000.

- Coopersville, MI, USA

Back strap of gasoline tank on our Ford 150 broke and tank got disconnected from filler hose. Updated 08/08/11 the consumer stated he noticed the problem when attempting to refueled the vehicle. The consumer heard the sound of liquid spilling. Upon looking under the vehicle, he saw the rear strap had broken and the tank was hanging down. Consequently, the fuel filter pipe was disconnected. The consumer was informed the rear strap had rusted through and the front strap was in the process of doing the same thing. Also, the tank was rusted so that when the fuel tank dropped, the filler neck tore out of the tank causing fuel to spill on the ground when refueling. The tank also had to be replaced. Thus, the support straps were rusted out to the point where they needed to be replaced. Updated 08/15/11

- Sebec, ME, USA

My 2000 Ford F150 had it's gas tank fall from the truck. I just had it repaired at my local repair shop. The gas tank strap was totally rusted thru and broke. I have the strap as evidence, as well as a documented repair by the shop.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact was reversing from a residential driveway when he noticed that the fuel tank was rubbing against the ground. He inspected and saw that both fuel tank straps were rusted and broken. The contact replaced the straps himself. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 70,000. The failure mileage was approximately 69,930.

- Manassas, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, he heard a snap and began to hear a rattling noise from the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed both straps which held the fuel tank in place detached from the vehicle. The contact also noticed the straps were severely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where it was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 170,000.

- Wellsboro, PA, USA

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.

- Norwalk, CT, USA

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.

- Baxter, IA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph she heard a loud noise. When she stopped and inspected the vehicle she noticed that the tank had detached from the vehicle. The two straps were both fractured and rusted through along with approximately five gallons of fuel spilled onto the highway. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised her that both straps and the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was temporarily repaired by adding two straps. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that there were no recalls related to her VIN. The failure and current mileages were approximately 180,000. Updated 06/17/11 updated 06/21/11

- Washburn, TN, USA

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.

- Willow Wood, OH, USA

Straps holding the gas tank up on my 2000 Ford F150 rusted and ended up on the ground as I was pulling out of my driveway. One strap wasn't even on the truck after further looking at it.

- Stigler, OK, USA

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 the failure. The current mileage was approximately 271,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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

- Beavercreek, OH, USA

S10 appropriate handling - email from re gas tanks falling from moving vehicles. 2000 Ford F150. The consumer stated the fuel leak was a result of a tank strap that rusted. Also, another strap is severely corroded.

- Unknown, DC, USA

2000 Ford F-150 gas tank straps broke.

- Hicksville, OH, USA

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 repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 06/24/11 updated 1/24/2012

- Traverse, MI, USA