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Spectra Premium ST05 Fuel Tank StrapSpectra Premium ST05 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST05
Spectra Premium ST05 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$48.99
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Fits 1980-1983 Ford F-100, 1980-1986 Ford F-150, 1980-1986 Ford F-250, 1980-1986 Ford F-350, 1987-1997 Ford F-150, 1987-1997 Ford F-250, 1987-1998 Ford F-350, 1988-1989 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis, 1988-1989 Ford F-Super Duty, 1990-1997 Ford F-Super Duty, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford Lobo
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
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ST05, 4040303, FLST05, 19002333329406080, ST05, 578005, TNKST05, KST05, 
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Spectra Premium ST16 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST16
Spectra Premium ST16 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$55.99
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Fits 1973-1983 Ford F-100, 1973-1989 Ford F-250, 1973-1989 Ford F-350, 1975-1989 Ford F-150, 1988-1989 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis, 1988-1989 Ford F-Super Duty, 1990-1996 Ford F-150, 1990-1996 Ford F-250, 1990-1996 Ford F-350, 1990-1996 Ford F-Super Duty, 1997-1997 Ford F-150, 1997-1997 Ford F-250, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-350, 1997-1997 Ford F-Super Duty, 1997-1997 Ford Lobo, 1998-1998 Ford F-350
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
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ST16, 4040346, FLST16, 19002333329406092, ST16, 578016, TNKST16, KST16, 
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Spectra Premium ST286 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST286
Spectra Premium ST286 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$77.99
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Fits 2004-2005 Ford Ranger, 2004-2005 Ford Ranger, 2004-2008 Ford Ranger, 2004-2008 Ford Ranger, 2004-2011 Ford Ranger, 2004-2011 Ford Ranger, 2004-2011 Ford Ranger, 2005-2007 Ford Ranger, 2005-2011 Ford Ranger, 2006-2007 Ford Ranger, 2006-2008 Ford Ranger, 2006-2009 Ford Ranger, 2007-2007 Ford Ranger, 2008-2009 Ford Ranger, 2009-2009 Ford Ranger
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
Part interchange
ST286, 4040680, 19002337624373275, ST286, 578286, TNKST286, IST286, 4L5Z9054EA, 
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Spectra Premium ST211 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST211
Spectra Premium ST211 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$47.99
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Fits 2001-2004 Ford Grand Marquis, 2001-2011 Ford Crown Victoria, 2001-2011 Lincoln Town Car, 2001-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis, 2003-2004 Mercury Marauder
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
Part interchange
ST211, 4040635, 19002337624373298, ST211, 578211, TNKST211, KST211, 9W7Z9092A, 
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Spectra Premium ST434 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST434
Spectra Premium ST434 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$102.99
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Fits 2009-2014 Ford F-150, 2010-2014 Ford Lobo, 2010-2010 Lincoln Mark LT, 2011-2014 Lincoln Mark LT
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
Part interchange
ST434, 4040753, 19002333329406416, ST434, 578520, TNKST434, IST434, 9L3Z9054F, 
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item #1000YYGZ
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Spectra Premium ST130 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST130
Spectra Premium ST130 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$53.99
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Fits 1997-1997 Ford F-150, 1997-1997 Ford F-150, 1997-1997 Ford F-150, 1997-1997 Ford F-250, 1997-1997 Ford F-250, 1997-1997 Ford F-250, 1997-1997 Ford F-250, 1997-1997 Ford F-250, 1997-1997 Ford F-250, 1997-1997 Ford F-250, 1997-1999 Ford Lobo, 1998-2000 Ford F-250, 1998-2003 Ford F-150, 2000-2000 Ford Lobo, 2000-2000 Ford Lobo, 2000-2000 Ford Lobo, 2000-2000 Ford Lobo, 2000-2000 Ford Lobo, 2002-2003 Ford Lobo, 2004-2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, 2004-2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, 2004-2004 Ford F-150 Heritage
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
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ST130, 4040478, FLST130, 19002333329405998, ST130, 578130, TNKST130, KST130, 
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Spectra Premium ST131 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST131
Spectra Premium ST131 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$56.99
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Fits 1997-1997 Ford F-150, 1997-1997 Ford F-150, 1997-1997 Ford F-150, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1998 Ford F-250, 1997-1998 Ford F-250, 1998-1998 Ford F-250, 1998-1998 Ford F-250, 1998-1998 Ford F-250, 1998-2000 Ford F-150, 1999-1999 Ford F-250, 2001-2001 Ford F-150, 2001-2001 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2001-2003 Ford F-150, 2002-2003 Ford F-150, 2002-2003 Ford F-150
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
Part interchange
ST131, 4040475, FLST131, 19002333329405999, ST131, 578131, TNKST131, KST131, 
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Spectra Premium ST570 Fuel Tank Strap, Rear Lower
Spectra PremiumPart # ST570
Spectra Premium ST570 Fuel Tank Strap, Rear Lower
4.79 Reviews
$153.99
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Fits 1999-2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999-2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-2000 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 1999-2000 Ford F-550 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
Installation PositionRear Lower
Part interchange
ST570, TNKST570, ST570, 19002333329406317, F81Z9061BA
item #1000Z1A3
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Spectra Premium ST139 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST139
Spectra Premium ST139 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$52.99
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Fits 1995-1997 Ford Ranger, 1996-1997 Ford F-100 Ranger, 1995-1997 Mazda B2300, 1995-1997 Mazda B3000, 1995-1997 Mazda B4000
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
Part interchange
ST139, 4040452, FLST139, ST139, 578139, TNKST139, IST139, F57Z9054H, 
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Spectra Premium ST46 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST46
Spectra Premium ST46 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$23.99
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Fits 1986-1994 Ford Tempo, 1986-1994 Mercury Topaz
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
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ST46, 4040332, ST46, 578046, TNKST46, KST46, IST46, E63Z9092A
item #1000Z0QY
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Spectra Premium ST03 Fuel Tank Strap
Spectra PremiumPart # ST03
Spectra Premium ST03 Fuel Tank Strap
4.79 Reviews
$63.99
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Fits 1980-1983 Ford F-100, 1980-1997 Ford F-150, 1980-1997 Ford F-250, 1980-1998 Ford F-350, 1988-1989 Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis, 1988-1989 Ford F-Super Duty, 1990-1997 Ford F-Super Duty, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford F-250 HD, 1997-1997 Ford Lobo
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
Part interchange
ST03, 4040310, FLST03, 19002333329406082, ST03, 578003, TNKST03, KST03, 
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item #1000YZXS
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Spectra Premium ST329 Fuel Tank Strap, Center
Spectra PremiumPart # ST329
Spectra Premium ST329 Fuel Tank Strap, Center
4.79 Reviews
$121.99
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Fits 1999-1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-1999 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999-2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2000-2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2000-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2002-2002 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2003-2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2003-2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2003-2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2003-2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2003-2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2003-2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2003-2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2003-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2003-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2004-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2005-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
Installation PositionCenter
Part interchange
ST329, 4040512, FLST329, 19002333329406016, ST329, 578329, TNKST329, KST329, 
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item #1000Z1R5
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Fuel Tank Straps for Ford F-350 Super Duty 2002-2005 2007 165 In. Wheelbase
A-Premium®Part # APFTS389
Fuel Tank Straps for Ford F-350 Super Duty 2002-2005 2007 165 In. Wheelbase
4.813 Reviews
$45.99
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Fits 2002 - 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2007 - 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2003 - 2006 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2007 - 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2002 - 2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2002 - 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 2007 - 2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
MaterialSteel
ColorGray
Part interchange
ST331, 3C3Z9092AA, 3C3Z9092AB, 6C3Z9092AA, F81Z9054CA, F81Z9054FA, ST328, XC3Z9092AA
item #1002CG7V
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These fuel tank straps are suitable for cab and chassis vehicles with a 165.0 inch wheelbase and either a center or midship tank.
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Fuel Tank Straps for Ford F-250 350 450 Super Duty 99-10 with 40 Gallon Tank
A-Premium®Part # APFTS653
Fuel Tank Straps for Ford F-250 350 450 Super Duty 99-10 with 40 Gallon Tank
4.813 Reviews
$81.99
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Fits 2000 - 2010 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999 - 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999 - 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999 - 2010 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 1999 - 2010 Ford F-550 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
MaterialSteel
ColorGray
Part interchange
ST345, 3C3Z9092AA, 6C3Z9092AA, XC3Z9092AA
item #1002CHN2
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2 Pcs Fuel Tank Strap for Ford Mustang II 1977 1978 Pinto Mercury Bobcat 1977-1980
A-Premium®Part # APFTS381
2 Pcs Fuel Tank Strap for Ford Mustang II 1977 1978 Pinto Mercury Bobcat 1977-1980
4.813 Reviews
$38.99
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Fits 1977 - 1978 Ford Mustang II, 1977 - 1978 Ford Mustang II, 1977 - 1978 Ford Mustang II, 1977 - 1980 Ford Pinto, 1977 - 1979 Ford Pinto, 1977 - 1980 Mercury Bobcat, 1977 - 1979 Mercury Bobcat
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
MaterialSteel
ColorGray
Part interchange
ST298
item #1004T3G2
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Fuel Tank Strap for Ford F-250 350 450 550 Super Duty 1999-2000 Rear Lower
A-Premium®Part # APFTS557
Fuel Tank Strap for Ford F-250 350 450 550 Super Duty 1999-2000 Rear Lower
4.813 Reviews
$86.99
$169.99
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Fits 1999 - 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-350 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 1999 - 2000 Ford F-550 Super Duty
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialSteel
ColorBlack
Part interchange
ST570, F81Z9061BA
item #1002C077
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Please note that this product is designed to fit only vehicles that are equipped with a 37-gallon rear tank.
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Fuel Tank Straps for Ford Fusion Five Hundred Lincoln MKZ Mercury Milan AWD
A-Premium®Part # APFTS433
Fuel Tank Straps for Ford Fusion Five Hundred Lincoln MKZ Mercury Milan AWD
4.813 Reviews
$48.99
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Fits 2005 - 2007 Ford Five Hundred, 2007 - 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 - 2012 Ford Fusion, 2010 - 2012 Ford Fusion, 2007 - 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 - 2012 Ford Fusion, 2007 - 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2007 - 2009 Mercury Milan, 2010 - 2011 Mercury Milan, 2010 - 2011 Mercury Milan, 2007 - 2009 Mercury Milan
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
MaterialSteel
ColorGray
Part interchange
7E5Z9092C, ST393
item #1002C3R1
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Fuel Tank Straps for Ford F-150 2004-2008 F-250 2004-2006 with Skid Plate
A-Premium®Part # APFTS634
Fuel Tank Straps for Ford F-150 2004-2008 F-250 2004-2006 with Skid Plate
4.813 Reviews
$68.99
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Fits 2007 - 2008 Ford F-150, 2004 - 2004 Ford F-150, 2005 - 2006 Ford F-150, 2004 - 2006 Ford F-250
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
MaterialSteel
ColorGray
Part interchange
ST301, 4L3Z9054EA, 4L3Z9054FA, 5L3Z9054EA, 5L3Z9054FA, 6L3Z9054EA, 6L3Z9054FA
item #1002A3QA
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These fuel tank straps are only compatible with vehicles that have a skid plate.
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Fuel Tank Straps for Ford F-150 F-250 2004-2006 without Skid Plate
A-Premium®Part # APFTS635
Fuel Tank Straps for Ford F-150 F-250 2004-2006 without Skid Plate
4.813 Reviews
$59.99
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Fits 2004 - 2006 Ford F-150, 2004 - 2006 Ford F-250
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity2
MaterialSteel
ColorGray
Part interchange
ST302, 4L3Z9054AA, 4L3Z9054BA, 5L3Z9054AA, 5L3Z9054CA
item #1002A0WE
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These fuel tank straps are designed to fit vehicles that do not have a skid plate.
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Fuel Tank Strap for Ford Explorer 1995-2001 Mercury Mountaineer 1997-2001
A-Premium®Part # APFTS577
Fuel Tank Strap for Ford Explorer 1995-2001 Mercury Mountaineer 1997-2001
4.813 Reviews
$49.99
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Fits 1995 - 2000 Ford Explorer, 1996 - 2000 Ford Explorer, 2001 - 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 - 2001 Ford Explorer, 2001 - 2002 Ford Explorer Sport, 2001 - 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1998 - 2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1997 - 2001 Mercury Mountaineer
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Vehicle: Ford
Item LocatedUnited States
Quantity1
MaterialSteel
ColorGray
Part interchange
ST135, F57Z9054F, F67Z9054HA, F77Z9054HA, XL2Z9054HA
item #1002A221
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What are fuel tank straps for?

Fuel tank straps are metal bands that are used to secure the fuel tank in a vehicle. They are typically made of steel or other durable metals and are designed to withstand the weight of the fuel tank and the fuel it contains. Fuel tank straps are important for ensuring that the fuel tank stays securely in place while the vehicle is in motion.

Can fuel tank straps malfunction and lead to an accident?

If the fuel tank straps in your car become worn, damaged, or fail to secure the fuel tank properly, it might malfunction and lead to an accident. When the fuel tank becomes loose or falls off the vehicle, it can cause a hazardous situation, such as a fuel leak or a fire, and potentially cause an accident. Therefore, it is important to regularly inspect and maintain the fuel tank straps to ensure that they are in good condition and functioning properly. If any signs of wear or damage are detected, the fuel tank straps should be replaced immediately to prevent any potential safety hazards.

How can I judge the failure of fuel tank straps and replace new ones?

To identify if your fuel tank straps are working well, here are some things to look out for:

  • Rust or corrosion: Check the straps for any signs of rust or corrosion. Over time, exposure to moisture and road salt can cause the metal straps to rust, weaken, and eventually fail.
  • Physical damage: Look for any visible signs of physical damage to the straps, such as cracks, dents, or bends. Even minor damage can compromise the strength of the straps and lead to failure.
  • Loose or rattling fuel tank: If you notice that the fuel tank is loose or rattling underneath the vehicle, this could be a sign that the straps are failing or have already failed.
  • Uneven tank height: Check to see if the fuel tank is sitting unevenly or at an angle. This could be a sign that one or both of the straps have failed, allowing the tank to shift out of position.

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