I have an 1997 ford f150 that I had to replace the gas tank and both straps that secured the tank to the vehicle. The straps wore away at the gas tank which in turn caused a fuel leak in the tank itself.
1997 Ford E-150: fuel leak
7 of the 102 complaints about the 1997 Ford E-150 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
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What owners say
Hi, the part failure is a fuel tank crack that occurs in the mid90's to early 2000s ford vans. This design problem has been admitted to by ford, and is addressed on a very limited list of certain models and years under a recall notice 01v114000. However, this tank crack occurs on other non listed VIN numbers as well, such as mine. This is the problem, the documented and covered recall group VIN numbers precede mine and occur subsequent to mine, but skip several vins inbetween. My cracked and leaking fuel tank, and the resulting gasoline leakage, occur as a result of the tank design, which design ford has revisited five times now. So, there is a gasoline leak that results from metal fatigue, as the long "hotdog" shaped fuel tank flexes and twists, in ford's words, with the frame, and fails where it rubs straps or crossmembers. I have attempted to get a replacement tank from ford, but all are spoken for and backordered as they are being supplied to the dealers for the vehicles included in the current list of defective vehicles. So, no tanks are available to people like me, who have the problem, but are not included in ford's existing recall list. I have contacted ford for resolution, ford case 599552380, for sourcing a tank at least for now. Ford will still not admit to ownership of financial responsibility for this particular tank--yet. I have also filed a complaint with dot, case #290654, to have the recall group expanded to cover all of us who need this help. As an aside, the local ford dealer has refused to give me anything I need or supply me any support since we come to this impass and situation. They do also admit however, to being unable to assist me because of the lengthy backlog of people needing replacement tanks and the unavailability of these tanks.
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford e-150. The contact stated that the fuel line was fractured and rapidly leaking gasoline fuel. The contact was informed of a potential recall on the vehicle by his independent mechanic (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01v114000) but was advised by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 71,289.
1997 ford econoline 150 universal conversion van. Gas leaks at gas tank when filling up. The main filler tube ( hose) seems to be leaking. Gas runs out all over the ground. Gas tank must be dropped to replace hose.
Upon filling the gas tank there is external gas leakage.the gas runs back out onto the ground. Consumer repaired it. *ak 1 1/2 inch diameter hose at the top of the fuel tank cracked.
I took my 1997 ford e150 conversion van in for service, with the complaint of the strong smell of gasoline, which seems to be worse after I fill it up. The technician stated in his report that the top of the tank was wet with gasoline and he suspects that it is cracked. He also told me a search came up with a ford recall for 1997 e150 vans with this issue. I contacted my ford dealer and was told there is no such recall for my van. I looked on your web site and found recall #01v114000, which seems to pertain to my van. I am afraid to drive the van, with gas leaking and the dealer told me the tank would be $400 + labor to repair. *jb what now? Thank you for your help sincerely, brian holgate.
While refueling vehicle consumer noticed fuel leaking from underneath vehicle. Upon closer inspection consumer saw fuel tank was cracked. There is recall o1v014000, but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. If the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. Owner notification began april 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V114000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Ford E-150 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1997 Ford E-150?
7 of 102 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford E-150 (7%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Ford E-150?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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