The contact owns a 2004 Ford F150. The contact stated that the vehicle made a noise when driving various speeds. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the fuel tank bracket failed and caused the fuel tank to separate from the vehicle. As a result, the fuel tank was being dragged when driving. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 100,000. Updated 11/13/12

- South Boston , MA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 35-40 mph he smelled a fuel odor. He inspected the vehicle and saw no visible leaks. For a few days the odor was not present; however, it later became progressively worse. He also stated that the smell was much worse when using the heat in the vehicle. The contact referenced recall 04V200000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. He called the manufacturer and was advised that his vehicle was not part of the recall. The contact stated that the failure had been on going for 9 months. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 66,000. Updated 02/23/11

- South Plainfield, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F150 purchased new in 2004. He stated that there was a very strong fuel odor in the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that there was a recall on his year, make and model for the same failures; however, his VIN was not included in the recall (NHTSA campaign id number 04V200000). The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current was 101,000.

- Toms River, NJ, USA