10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
82,509 miles

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problem #4

Sep 202011

F-250 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,989 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline storage: Tank assembly: Mounting). The contact was informed that the recall repairs could not be performed because the rusted fuel tank straps caused friction and created a hole in the fuel tank and caused fuel to leak. The tank was not covered in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 77,989 and the current mileage was 77,944. Updated 10/14/11 the cosnsumer was also informed he must pay for a rusted filler neck at a cost of $ 319.52.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

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problem #3

Sep 012011

F-250 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 138,048 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel tank was rusted, which caused a fuel leak. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) but did not want to mount a rusted tank. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 138,048. Updated 1/20/12 the consumer stated the gas tank was leaking, due to rusted mounted straps. Updated 02/01/12

- Shelbyville, KY, USA

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problem #2

Sep 112010

F-250

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250. The contact was driving at approximately 55 mph when he heard a loud explosion. The contact could see sparks from behind the vehicle through the rearview mirror. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and discovered that the fuel tank was partially fractured from the vehicle and dragging. He was able to strap the fuel tank back onto the vehicle and drive to his residence without further incident. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for examination or repairs. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 114,000.

- Chippewa Falls, WI, USA

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problem #1

Sep 271999

F-250

  • miles
Shield around the gas tank is too close to the driveshaft. This was noticed when employee was putting a trailer hitch on the truck. The truck was towed to the dealership for repairs. Please list other vehcile identification numbers.

- Princeton, MA, USA

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