The contact own a 1999 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps corroded and created a hole in the fuel tank. Fuel began to leak as a result of the failure. The contact received a recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 99V093001 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly), but the dealer would not perform the repairs due to the fuel tank leak. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 02/09/12 the consumer stated Ford replaced tank which caused strap fauilre. Updated 02/13/12

- Tyrone, PA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-250. While driving approximately 55 mph the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated both fuel tank straps had corroded and one of the straps was fractured. After the fuel straps were replaced, the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading decreased. The vehicle began leaking approximately 15 gallons of fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the fuel line had to be replaced. NHTSA recall campaign number 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) may be related to the failure. The technician stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 216,776. The one other thing that wasn't made clear in the first report was the technician did not make clear that the fuel line cracked because of the gas tank falling. Updated 10/26/2011

- Big Bend, WI, USA