10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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When consumer got into his vehicle, he noticed the smell of gasoline inside of vehicle. Stopped at a mechanic shop and mechanic looked under truck to see if there were any leaks. What he saw was spray of fuel coming from vehicle. After putting vehicle on a lift, mechanic discovered that gas line between tank and the fuel filter was distorted, and went into fuel filter. There were holes there. Gasoline could spread to muffler and tail pipe for potential explosion.
- Pelham, NC, USA
This is the second time this component has failed. Component cracks at attachment to fuel tank allowing fuel to spill out of tank.last component failed only after 17 months. When a vehicle burns up is only when Ford will fix problem. Dealer says part warranty is one year. Come in and buy another one for $100.
- Valyermo, CA, USA
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision in which a fire started within the engine compartment, causing the fuel tank to erupt.
- St Augustin, FL, USA
- Garden City, SC, USA