The fuel tank straps on my 1991 ford f-150 have rusted and caused my fuel tanks to leak gasoline.
1991 Ford F-150: fuel leak
31 of the 303 complaints about the 1991 Ford F-150 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 163,152
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford f-150. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in recall 01i008000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000 and the current mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving less than 1 MPH, there was a strong fuel odor. The contact pulled over and noticed that fuel leaking from the gas cap. The contact called the dealer who stated that they could not check the VIN because the system was outdated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 89,429 and the current mileage was 89,430.
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford f-150. The vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank. The contact observed fuel leakage in the second fuel tank spilling fuel into the first fuel tank and causing an excessive overflow. There were two recalls under the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 01i008000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). The VIN was excluded from the safety recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 170,000. The current mileage was 182,000.
Tl*- the contact owns a 1991 ford f150 purchased march 2007. The vehicle had dual fuel storage tanks that began leaking. The contact was advised that fuel was leaking from the vehicle and then noticed that it had leaked onto the driveway. Although there was a recall on the vehicle the federal safety agency campaign number 93v125000) the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure and current mileages were less than 200,000. Updated 12-15-08 *bf gas fill up front tank from the rear tank and over flows out of the filler neck of the front tank. Updated 12/17/08.
The dealership sioux falls ford has refused to honor a recall for the fuel leakage. Recall#93v125000 ph the consumer was sent a recall. The dealer stated that they had fixed the problem/recall. The vehicle would never run on the rear tank and gasoline was pouring out of the cap filler tube of the front tank. The dealer replaced the front tank fuel pump. The valves in both fuel pumps were bad. The dealer replaced the rear fuel pump and the front fuel pump assembly. Scc
Consumer states vehicle has gas leaks in both tanks ph
Fuel check valve is causing vehicle to leak gas. Also, after first tank is switched off to second tank gauge malfuncitions. There is always a gas drip or puddle beneath the vehicle. Dealer was informed. Please provide more information.
Vehicle not included in recall 93v125000. A malfunctioning check valve allows a portion of unused fuel to return to front tank, causing fuel leakage. Please give any further details.
Consumer received recall notice for fuel leak in dual fuel tank system. Also, smelled gas fumes in cab of vehicle. Please provide any additional information.
A malfunctioning check valve allows fuel from one tank to transfer fuel to second tank, resutling in fuel leakage. Vehicle was included in recall 93v125000. *ak consumer contaced manufacturer who stated that since they had complied with the recall, their responsibility for faulty parts was complete, consumer states that the vehicle should not have to have a third fix with less than 50000 miles.
Two fuel tanks got corroded which did cause a fuel leakage and cause a fire.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage.
- Risk
- Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
Recall number 93V125000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1991 Ford F-150 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1991 Ford F-150?
31 of 303 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford F-150 (10%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford F-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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