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 The contact called the dealer who stated that they could not check the VIN because the system was outdated.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.
1991 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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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 f150. The contact stated the fuel gauge that would switch from one fuel tank to the other failed. He previously received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly) but failed to take the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. Once the failure occurred, the contact inquired about the recall with the dealer but was advised that the recall had expired. The dealer advised that any repairs would be at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 122,000.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford f150 4x4 xlt 300. The vehicle has dual tanks and can travel approximately 100 miles on one tank. When switching to the other tank, the vehicle could only travel approximately 20 miles before running out of fuel. Through research, the contact discovered that the check valve within the fuel pump assembly caused 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 was exceeded. Ford stated that the federal safety agency campaign id number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) was void and the contact would be liable for the recall repairs after ten years. Ford also stated that the recall repairs were already completed. The contact stated that if the repairs were done, the failure would not be present. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 74,561.
Recall 93v125000. My 1991 ford f150 is experiencing the problem this recall addressed. I called the ford 800# and they could not and would not tell me if my vehicle had this recall performed on it, to contact a dealer. I contacted a dealer who said they could not tell me either. I have owned the vehicle its entire life. Local ford dealer, gwinnett place ford. This safety related recall involves spillage of gasoline on our roads/environments, much less a safety issue causing an explosion and/or death. I can not get any help from ford corporate or local ford dealer.
1991 ford f150 pick up with fuel tank systems problems. Customer states that a recall was done in 1994 for the fuel tank delivery system and now it is gone bad again and he wants to be reimbursed for the repairs done**cc
Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford f150. The contact called regarding recall # 93v125000. The vehicle was mixing gasoline in the other valve. The contact stated that the situation was messy and hazardous. The current and failure mileage were 110629.*ak the customer states this vehicle has dual tanks while operating the vehicle gas may spill out of the rear gas tank due to close off valve to rear gas tank not stopping gas from front tank going into rear tank. Update 4/9
F150 ford fuel tank valves transferred front tank fuel to rear tank making rear tank overflow. City truck stopped me to tell me that gas was pouring all over the street.
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel pump is causing the unused fuel from one tank to return to the secondary tank causing spillage. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 93v125000, regarding the fuel system tank assembly. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for repairs.
Dt: had a problem with the vehicle and took it to the local mechanic that said there was a recall. Contacted ford, and they said the recall expired at 150,000 or 12 years. The fuel was running through the engine. The vehicle would not start. There was a defective check value. Driving down the road and the vehicle just quit. This happened on july 12, 2005. *ak the fuel pump system drained the front tank to the rear causing spillage of fuel.
I own a 1991 f150 pickup. Something is happining with fuel tanks. Its like fuel from the front tank is being transfered to the back tank, resulting in overflowing fuel from the back. I think the mfg. Should repair the problem as it is a bad safetly issue.
1991 ford f150 developed problems with the fuel tank leaking.*mr fuel in the tank was leaking into the front tank causing the front tank to overflow. The manufacturer indicated there was a recall on this part but the consumer stated he never received a recall notice. The recall was only good for up to 150000 mile and the consumer's vehicle had 152299. The consumer feels there shouldn't be a limit on safety issues.
1991 ford f150 xlt having problems with fuel spilling out of the tank while driving due to faulty external check valves.*mr the dealer also found evidence of seepage from the tank being pressurized to the rear fuel pump supply pressure. They blame that problem on faulty external check valves which were installed for a recall a few years ago to fix internal tank check valves.
Saturday afternoon, about 8 gallons of gasoline sprayed out of my ford 1991 f150 xlt [xxx] while driving about 15 miles. The ford dealer also found evidence of seepage from the front fuel tank being pressurized to rear fuel pump supply pressure and blames the problem on faulty external check valves which were installed on a recall a few years ago to fix faulty internal tank check valves. Since the recall was supposed to fix this problem, and I am only writing this by the grace of god as there was no source of ignition, how can this issue be addressed before someone is killed????*ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Consumer complained about the fuel gauge system registering a quarter tank of fuel, when in reality, vehicle had no fuel and stopped runing. The dealer was not notified at this time.*ak consumer stated the dual fuel tank failed.
There were two dual tanks on the truck. While driving or parking the front fuel tank pumped fuel into the rear tank. This caused an overflow of gasoline from the filler neck onto the ground. Consumer was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that this vehicle was too old and recall 93v12500 for fuel tank assembly has expired.
Consumer states that when he takes the cap off of his rear gas tank, the fuel spills all over. He states that there is a recall mentioning this malfunction. This is recall #01100800. He states that he is constantly smelling gas fumes.
The fuel valve malfunctioned. Recall 01i008000 was issued, however, this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *ak the fuel only pumped from the rear. *sc
While driving at any speed the pump on vehicles with duel fuel tanks malfunctions. The problem is the fuel cross flow pump. When the pump kicks in, and both fuel tanks are full, this will send the fuel inside of the cab of the vehicle.
I have a 1991 ford f-150 truck with the paint peeling, I was told there was a recall on them, just last year, or the year before? The dealership here will not give me the time of day, I also found out out about about some fuel tank problems!
While driving the front tank emptied into the rear tank without warning and caused the fuel to leak out. The fuel pump valve was the malfunctioning part of the check valve to the fuel pump assembly. Dealer is aware of the problem. *ph *ts
After the fuel tank was filled and the consumer drove for a short for a short period of time fuel started to leak through the front tank and out the filler neck.
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.
Recall 93v125000, fuel tank assembly was serviced by ford dealership, however problem has not been corrected, in fact problem has gotten worse. Dealer stated that was all they could do for this vehicle. *ak
Consumer states vehicle stalled twice and is also having difficulty with dealer performing corrective work covered under safety recall 93s68 relating to the fuel tank. The dealer would not perform the work on the grounds that the manufacturer would not pay for the work. Consumer and the federal safety agency have notified manufacturer.
Fuel line between tank and engine ruptured. Dealer (jerry duncan ford, harriman tn) performing repair said plastic line melted. Fuel poured down on exhaust system creating fire hazzard. Sudden loss of fuel to engine caused immediate loss of power.
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