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.
Ford E-150 fuel leak problems
29 of the 982 owner complaints about the Ford E-150 describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 29
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 86,000
Is there a fix? There are 8 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
My mark iii conversion van has a fuel leaking from the mid-ship tank. I noticed that there is a recall from ford, but when I went to my local dealer enfield ford in enfield ct they ran the VIN and stated my van was excluded. The only time it leaks is when I am pumping gas, if I pump slowly there is less fuel spilling on the ground
The fuel tank on this ford e150 van leaks fuel during fill ups. The ford dealer (pacifico ford in broomall, pa) states that the vehicle needs a new gas tank. The fuel tank developed cracks and pin holes at the top of the tank. Research online states that the same problem occured with other ford truck and vans and a recall was issued. The recall, namely 01v114000 covers ford vans manufactured between 04/09/1996- 11/14/2000. My vehicle certificate of origin from for is dated august 28, 2000 and therefore proves that the vehicle was manufactured within the specified dates. This vehicle is used as a work truck, so it operates near the gross vehicle weight. Due to a lack of insulators seperating the tank and steel cross members, the constant rubbing caused the deteriation of the fuel tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford e-150. While pulling out of the driveway, the contact noticed a large fuel leakage and a strong fuel odor. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 08v057000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford e-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel due to a hole in the fuel tank. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v114000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford e-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel due to a hole in the fuel tank. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v114000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
The gas is leaking out of the fuel tank.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford e-150. The contact stated that after refueling, he noticed fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank as a result of possible rust corrosion. The contact planned to remove the fuel tank to further investigate the defect. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,300.
The filler neck leaks gas at the rubber hose. Every time you add gas, does not have to be full tank. We were given this vehicle with the leak. Cannot afford to have fixed by mechanic, we have a hose clamp around the rubber to hold it on. The actual metal filler section in rotten rusted away. One time I parked at a gas station and they threatened to call police to have me towed, I never heard of the gas line leaking like this but see alot alot of similar complaints on this year range of e150s.
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.
Related recalls
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Adrian Steel Company (Adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 Commercial Cargo Vans modified by Adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line fitting manufactured by Roush CleanTech. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began during July 2014. Owners may contact Adrian customer service at 1‑800‑677‑2726.
Recall number 14V501000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1‑800‑597‑6874.
Recall number 14V426000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: storage
- What is wrong
- Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
- Risk
- If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1‑855‑526‑3400.
Recall number 14V097000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Roush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 5.4l engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 ford e-450 6.8l engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to operate using the roush branded cleantech propane autogas fuel system. The fuel rails included in the kits contain improperly seated injector retention clips. This could result in leakage of propane autogas.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on september 26, 2011. Owners may contact roush at 1‑734‑466‑6255.
Recall number 11V450000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Roush performance products is recalling certain 2011 ford e-series vans equipped with 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines that have been altered by roush to operate using the roush liquid propane autogas fuel system. A valve in the system may have been mismachined allowing a propane leak.
- Risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Roush will replace the defective valve with a correctly machined one. All the affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Owners may contact roush at 1‑734‑466‑6255.
Recall number 11V307000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. As a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on march 3, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V057000 · Recall details
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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices
- What is wrong
- The dual fuel tank selector valve may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past the filler cap.
- Risk
- The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.
Recall number 91V146000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 1997 (7 complaints), 1999 (7 complaints) and 1998 (4 complaints).
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