MattR.
I got to thinking.
The timesert won't work on the front fuel tank mount, since there's no solid frame to tap into.
There's another fastener called a "blind rivit nut", which Ford uses to mount roof racks on vehicles.
Here's an example.
http://www.gesipausa.com/rivent.htm
I can snag a couple from our body shop if you like.
