Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford e-150. While the contact was filling up the fuel tank with fuel, the fuel leaked out. The service engine warning indicator illuminated, indicating a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the midship fuel tank developed a crack where it contacted the frame cross member and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v114000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
1998 Ford E-150 fuel system problems
11 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 92,917.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 92,917
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly4
- Delivery: fuel pump2
- Storage: fuel gauge system1
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
At what mileage
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Ford E-150 fuel system problems in other years
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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
What 1998 Ford E-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford e-150. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel spewed out of the filler neck and onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank failed due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,750.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford e-150. The contact stated the fuel tank straps fractured. The contact stated that the fuel tank and straps were the same as the ones utilized on the 1998-2003 ford f-150, in which was recalled for the same failure. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 250,000.
98 ford e-150 / safety recall-01s14 I contacted chalmers ford dealer ([xxx]) santa fe,nm 473-3673 / ford customer service([xxx]) 1‑800‑392‑3673 my vehicle exhibits exactly the same symptoms as recall and was told I was not on the list and nothing could be done-I discovered the leak when I was pumping gas into the gas tank and a huge puddle of gas was observed dripping from van by an observant customer-I stopped pumping gas immediately and returned home-upon my return I inspected edge of tank and all the hoses and saw that gas had formed a ring where the fuel had leaked out-did not see leak from hoses but they were deteriorated-leak was from upper tank area and flowed downward-if this is not taken care of soon there could be many ford owners susceptible to car fires-many of the vehicles such as mine are conversion vans and we carry our entire families in them-very dangerous defect or cheap part or poor design-please help if you can. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The truck's gas tank developed cracks and leaked gas. There's was a recall # 01v114000 for fuel tank cracks, but the vehicle identification number was outside the remedy scope.
Vehicle is experiencing a fuel leakage. Consumer doesn't fill it up completely, only to the 3/4 mark. 2003 makes and models are currently on recall; however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to VIN.
The consumer stated that gas tank was installed without any insulation between the gas tank and frame, so metal was rubbing metal which caused a fuel leak. *ak consumer's big problem was that ford was aware of the failure and didn't notify him or others like him. *ph
The fuel tank had stress cracks causing fuel to leak. *jb
Consumer had received recall 01v114000 notice for fuel tank cracks. Had taken vehicle to dealer to be repaired, but dealer only repaired the insulator of tank, but tank has been making a lot of noise. Consumer is concerned for family safety. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted. Please provide more information.
Engine check illuminates. Brought to dealer four times, no problem found the first time, second time oxygen sensor and fuel filter were replaced at charge to me. Third time new flash (software)was burned. Forth time the pcv valve was found to be dislodged from the engine.
Questions about the 1998 Ford E-150 fuel system
Does the 1998 Ford E-150 have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Ford E-150, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Ford E-150 fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 92,917 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford E-150 fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V114000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford E-150 have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford E-150 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1997 (22 complaints), 1999 (20 complaints) and 1994 (17 complaints).
Other 1998 Ford E-150 problems
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