1996 Ford Mercury Sable Undercarriage Problem?

This picture is from underneath a 1996 Ford Mercury Sable near the rear passenger side. Something has rusted and come loose. There's another piece like this on the other side towards the back of the car. We know the car is nearing the end of it's life-we are just wondering if anyone could tell us what this is?1996 Ford Mercury Sable Undercarriage Problem

That appears to me to be one of a total of two straps that secure the fuel tank to your vehicle!

I would suggest having that repaired immediately, if not sooner

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