Take truck to dealer 1 day early for work. A cargo light on the back of the cab makes loading and unloading the pickup box easier at night. If the gas fumes ignited it would have burned my truck up but could have hurt my wife and three grandchildren riding with us. This truck never downshifts going up hill. I was told that if the result occurred as a result of the repair then Ford would replace the tank at no cost to me but since it was already leaking, they wouldn't take responsibility for the tank repair, only the replacement of the straps.
My gas tank fell off of the vehicle due to defective straps rusting into and letting it fall causing gasoline to leak on roadway and almost causing a fire. It is very comfortable and has great visibility. The truck was immediately returned to dealership and then reported incident to the manufacturer. The 2003 Ford F-150 is available in 2-door Regular Cab, SuperCab with hinged back-doors and 4-door SuperCrew Cab. The new straps were Ford parts and were stainless steel, unlike the originals. I brought it back to neutral and then the sound subsided. I had to have the vehicle towed to a local repair shop and have purchased a used gas tank and ordered new straps.
The contact was driving approximately 40 mph when the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and the contact drove over the tank. The vehicle was not repaired. I have written Ford an E mail, asking them to help with this problem. I checked rear view mirror and then pressed on brakes with the sound of the racing turbo charged engine filling the cab. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the failure had not been diagnosed. The failure of the tank, in my opinion, is a direct result of the corrosion of the straps.
Available Models There are plenty of configurations to fit all sorts of customer needs. The F-150 SuperCrew Cab offers a few extra features, including standard power adjustable pedals, available power moonroof and a functional bed extender. No problems except the horn. So comfortable, could go cross country in it. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. We came home and our mechanic said we blew out or ejected two spark plugs on our Triton 4. What results is a selection that can handle everyday driving just as easily as it does work-related jobs.
New for the 2003 F-150 Aggressive efforts to combat noise, vibration and harshness help provide a quieter driving experience. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The gas mileage is not great but its not a sub-compact. The vehicle was not repaired. I want to tell you that the rear strap failed on my 2003 F 150 last year. We smelled gas the whole way home; about 500 miles after it happened. Service tech checked with mechanic who advises that replacing strap will probably make leak worse.
The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic and they advised him that he needed to replace the tank and straps. The contact noticed the straps were rusted and caused a hole to open in the fuel tank. The failure mileage was 96,404. Safety and Security The Ford F-150 is given dual front airbags and antilock 4-wheel disc brakes for safety. Performance Performance has never, and will never, be an issue with the F-150. The failure mileage was 105,000. Dealer did not advise of leak.
The dealer stated that the straps needed to be replaced. When I brought the truck in for the recall work I notified the service department that the tank was leaking under the strap. The current mileage was 98,807. . The fuel tank on the truck had significant rust under one of the straps, resulting in a leak in the area under the strap. It works all week and hunts and hauls all weekend.
The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph she began to hear the vehicle dragging an object under it. I then moved the gear out of drive and in my haste saw I had it between reverse and park. If you pay attention to the road while you're driving, chances are you've seen Ford F-series trucks all over the place. The contact stated that the fuel tank started leaking fuel while he was driving approximately 55 mph. I sent Ford motor a customer service complaint as well.