I took my F-150 in for a recall on the fuel tank straps rusting, the dealership was nick nicholas Ford in inverness, Florida. They told me my fuel tank was leaking from rust. I am in the process of fixing it. My complaint is if the straps rusted and caused the tank to rust and leak at the area where the straps touch the tank. Why isn't the tank included in the recall? the rusted tank leaking is a clear danger to me, the environment, and other drivers. The gas never dripped on the ground so I never knew it was leaking until I took it in.

- Citruss Springs, FL, USA

Rear fuel tank strap that holds the fuel tank in position failed. In 2003 Ford had a recall on this truck to install safety straps around the fuel tank in case there was a failure of the main straps. When the rear strap failed the safety strap failed and the only thing holding the tank in the truck was the fuel line. The tank was about 3/4 full if it had separated all together it would have been a disaster and probably a fire.

- Byfield, MA, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350 pick up. The contact was driving 60 mph when the fuel straps detached from the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to dealer where the dealer confirmed that both fuel tank straps were rusted and needed replacement. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed the VIN did not qualify for recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 99V311000 ( fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.

- Ligonier, PA, USA

NHTSA recall 99V311000 and manufacturer's recall 99S32/ FMVSS 301- fuel system integrity. Parts were not available.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA