Ford · Passenger vehicle F-150 & F-250

If operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months, one or both fuel tank straps could potentially fracture. Strap fracture may result in the fuel tank contacting the ground. If the fuel tank contacts the ground and develops a leak while driving, there is a potential risk of fire.

Published: 28 October 2011
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Open the original alert before further use and follow the measures stated there.

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1182/11
Model: Vehicles built between 1/8/97 and 31/7/04.

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: United States

Product description

Pick-up truck