NHTSA probing Ford F-150 fuel tank straps

[Bigredmariner]

From autoblog.com

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has begun an investigation of approximately 1.4 million 1996-2001 Ford F-150 pickup trucks after receiving 32 complaints that the straps supporting the fuel tank are prone to corrosion. According to NHTSA, in 28 of the cases, one or both straps broke, causing the fuel tank to drop to the ground, which could result in a fire hazard. [Source: Detroit News]

 

[2001silverado364]

Interesting, at least I don't have one in those years.

 

[Shanks12]

man... that would probably ruin your day driving down the road!

 

[RebelThunder]

Nothing some bailer twine or tie wire can't fix.

 

[NMRam]

Chock it up to Fix Or Repair Daily and go on about your business. If it weren't for duct tape and baling wire, most Fords wouldn't be on the road any more

 

[Zembonez]

At least this will likely be a rather easy and inexpensive fix for Ford. None of the big three need any high dollar recalls about now. We're just now getting business going again!

 

[Z71 Kris]

fuel tank dropping to road, fire hazard...Really, never would have guessed..

 

[NCSU_05_FX4]

Interesting, at least I don't have one in those years.

X2.