Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford e-350. The contact stated that he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated the fuel tank would have to be replaced because it was corroding and leaking fuel. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
Ford E-350 fuel leak problems
18 of the 1,102 owner complaints about the Ford E-350 describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical mileage
- 84,000
Is there a fix? There are 11 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20061
- 20053
- 20032
- 20001
- 19992
- 19981
- 19973
- 19952
- 19941
- 19932
Often reported together
What owners say
Fuel leaks in 7.3l and 6.0l diesel engines in ford e-350 ambulances. We have had 4 failures of the fuel filter mounting which have cracked and resulted in fuel leaks. Repairs have been made at our expense with significant down time. Repairs have been averaging about $900.00 for each ambulance. There are no tsb or recalls according to our local ford dealer. But parts are on a national back order.
Sudden fuel leak from the fuel filter mounting housing on the engine. Resulting in significant down time and expense.
Sudden fuel leak from fuel filter mounting housing resulting in significant down time and expense.
Sudden fuel leak from the fuel filter mounting housing.
2005 ford e350 with several problems. Consumer would like reimbursement for the following repairs. Engine would not start, fuel leak on the passenger side, fuel leaking from the injectors and fuel rail leak on several occasions. *kb the fuel pump also failed.
Fuel tank leaked fuel from the top of the tank on both sides. Recall 01v114000 was issued regarding this problem.
High pressure fuel return line failed as I was ready to depart for the day. I had stopped after driving about 300 feet; upon exiting I smelled a strong fuel odor and noticed a fuel track leading from my vehicle. Fuel was leaking badly onto the heat shield above the catalytic converter or muffler. Had the failure occured when the engine was hot, there would have been a fire bomb. It had to be towed to the nearest ford dealer. They replaced part [xxx], a $143.39 tub assembly-fuel line, which is a composite metal and high pressure plastic fuel line. Total bill was $443.93 and a two day delay in departure. I have the failed part which, when returned to me, was bent (by the mechanic) at the point of failure of the plastic line 1 inch from where it was bonded to the metal segment. 1997 ford econoline e350 van conversion VIN [xxx] (v-10 engine). Ford web site shows no recall for this VIN. Consequences could have been catastrophic! Updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While inspecting the vehicle mechanic found that there were no grease fittings which could cause front end to detach. Also vehicle appeared to leak fuel only when full. There had not been a determination of the cause for this problem.
When the consumer filled the gas tank, he smelled a strong odor of gas, when the consumer looked under the vehicle, he noticed fuel dripping off the bottom of the fuel tank*ak . The consumer stated when the tank was full it leaked very bad and only when the vehicle was moving. As the fuel in the tank became low the leak slowed down, the consumer learned of a recall, however the consumer was informed no recall had been issued for the vehicle. Ph
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 E-350, E-450, and 2021-2022 F-59 vehicles. The paint along the weld seam of the fuel tank may peel and lead to corrosion of the exposed metal, which can result in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S76.
Recall number 22V925000 · Recall details
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: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 65 my 2008-2009 e-350 and my 2009 e450 cutaway vehicles equipped with school bus prep packages for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may not have been assembled with the fuel tank protection brackets that are required for school bus applications.
- Risk
- In certain types of very severe crashes, the fuel tank may be damaged and result in a leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper fuel tank protection bracket installation and install brackets free of charge. The recall began on june 26, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332 or through the internet at www.ownerconnection.com.
Recall number 09V231000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Ford motor company is recalling 429 my 2009 ford econoline e-350 and e-450 cutaway school bus prep package vehicles manufactured from april 22, 2008 through march 2, 2009, to reposition the upper fuel tank protection bracket on the frame rail.
- Risk
- In certain types of very severe crashes, the fuel tank may be damaged and result in a leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and dealers will reposition the upper fuel tank protection bracket free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 14, 2009. Owners may contact ford toll-free at 1‑866‑436‑7332 or contact a local ford or lincoln/mercury dealer for more information.
Recall number 09V112000 · 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
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Which Ford E-350 years have fuel leak problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (3 complaints), 2005 (3 complaints) and 1993 (2 complaints).
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