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1992 Ford F-150 fuel system problems

245 complaints (52% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 140,000.

owner complaints
245
of this car's complaints
52%
typical mileage
140,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Storage: auxillary tank: selector devices
    78
  • Storage: tank assembly
    71
  • Delivery: fuel pump
    22
  • Storage: auxillary tank
    18
  • Delivery
    10
  • Fuel injection system
    5
  • Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
    3
  • Storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-150 fuel system problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Ford F-150 fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fuel pump 44Fuel leak 34

Related recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported August 2, 1993 · 1,131,000 vehicles affected
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

Related investigations

Ford f-series dual fuel tank leakageOpened May 29, 1998, closed November 4, 1999

These vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to a malfunctioning fuel pump.from the information gathered to date, it appears that there can be multiple causes and/or a combination of causes for fuel cross flow and that the recall remedy may be inadequate.further investigation is needed.this investigation is upgraded to ea99-032.click on document search button for additional information.

RQ98008

What 1992 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Fuel system · 94,563 miles · AR

1992 f150 xlt lariat 302. Duel tanks. I use the rear tank and not the front one. This weekend my truck is running gas will pour out of the front tank at the gas cap. I took both caps off so there was no pressure build up and it made no difference the gas still poured out the front tank really bad. When you're on the highway it acts like it wants to shut off. Then when you park it gas gushes out the tank and the vapor canister up under the hood I have had the truck for two months, it had a little over 92,000 original miles when I purchase it and now a little over 94,000.. There was a recall on this truck in july 9, 2001 "original recall from the federal safety agency" "the federal safety agency action number ea99032 potential number of units affected 1,556,221

Filed Feb 22, 2017 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · FL

I have noticed a strong smell of gas when exiting vehicle after use. A few days later saw gas coming from front tank filler. Checked cap was on properly. Then I noticed than fuel continued to spill regardless of truck running or not. Does not do it every time. Gas disappears from rear tank. I suspect gas is being pumped from rear tank to front tank until it over flows. One family truck, bought new by my son in law I have had it around 3 years. 110,000 actual mileage. Old but low mileage. Serious safety issue. Couldn,t find any recalls past 1999.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · IL

Fuel from rear tank pumps to front tank and over fills front tank spilling on ground

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Fuel system · 145,121 miles · TN

Rear fuel tank dumping gas into front tank causing the front tank to over flow

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Fuel system · 194,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that oil was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 194,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 100,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was a fuel odor emitting from the inside of the vehicle and stalled. The vehicle was restarted. The failure recurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Fuel system · 156,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f-150. The contact stated that a portion of the unused fuel from one tank returned to the second tank causing fuel spillage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000. Updated 2/24/15*cn updated 03/02/15

Filed Jan 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · MA

Fuel pumps from tank to tank and overflows.

Filed Jun 21, 2012 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f150. The contact stated that there was a leak in the gasoline tank. The contact stated that as he would refuel, fuel would spew out from the filler neck valve. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for inspection by the dealer where they informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall and he would have to pay for repairs. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed May 2, 2012 · Fuel system · 140,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f150. While parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. There was no sign of fuel leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was equipped with dual fuel tanks. The contact detected moisture on the top portion of one of the rear fuel tank straps. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Questions about the 1992 Ford F-150 fuel system

Does the 1992 Ford F-150 have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 245 complaints about the fuel system of the 1992 Ford F-150, 52% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1992 Ford F-150 fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 140,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Ford F-150 fuel system?

Yes, 1 recall: 93V125000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-150 have the most fuel system problems?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1993 (287 complaints), 1997 (246 complaints) and 1992 (245 complaints).

Other 1992 Ford F-150 problems

Brakes 51Electrical 48Engine 37Tires 30Transmission 28Acceleration 13Locks 11Suspension 9Body 8Lights 5Seat belts 5Steering 5Seats 3Wheels 3Visibility 2

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