While undergoing a routine state inspection, it was discovered that the fuel tank on the left side of the vehicle had a rear tank strap failure. The strap is corroded completely through and is hanging down near the fuel tank. The fuel tank has not fallen down as the defect was discovered, but the vehicle is not drivable until the strap is replaced.
1992 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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Fuel tank crossmembers rotting out allowing fuel tank to drop and spill fuel.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f-150. The contact stated the vehicle was equipped with dual fuel tanks and that one of the fuel tanks was leaking a substantial amount of fuel. The previous day before the failure occurred, the fuel tank was filled to full capacity level. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they informed the contact that the fuel tank would need to be replaced to correct the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Fuel system, tank filling from other tank, and if tank is switched then the other tank starts filling causing gas to come out of tank.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford f150. While driving approximately 55 MPH the vehicle stalled. He coasted the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The vehicle was towed to his residence. After inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the front fuel tank had burned a hole in the fuel pump. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had been at the dealership for three weeks. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was unable to provide a VIN. The failure and current mileages were 384,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford f-150. The contact noticed gasoline leaking from the vehicle whenever the fuel tank was filled. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). The manufacturer advised they would not provide any assistance because they were unable to locate any history of the vehicle or if the recall was previously performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 230,000.
1992 ford f150 safety recall 93s68. *nj the consumer stated the problem was with the cross tank fuel flow which was due to a damaged check valve. A local ford garage informed the consumer the problem had been repaired previously. The consumer stated the problem returned. On december 29, 2009 the fuel pump was replaced and on december 30, 2009 the check valve malfunctioned. The result was gas spillage which the consumer was unaware of which could have resulted in a fire.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford f150. The contact's vehicle is equipped with dual fuel tanks. While driving 45 MPH, fuel began leaking from the second fuel tank without warning. The driver observed the failure after reaching his destination. The authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage;tank assembly), although the failures were identical. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 179,000 and current mileage was 186,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford f150. The contact observed a small amount of gasoline spilling from the fuel tank. The failure occurred without warning. Whenever the contact fills the gas tank, fuel sprays out of the tank. The gas nozzle stops when the tank is full; however, gasoline still sprays out of the tank. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The failure mileage was 133,000 and current mileage was 134,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford f150. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact noticed gasoline leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and has not yet been repaired. The VIN was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage and the federal safety agency campaign id number were unknown. The current mileage was 81,000.
I have a 1992 ford f150 supercab 4x4 truck with dual fuel tanks. I noticed that the fuel gauge stopped working about 1 year ago. Last week, I filled the rear tank, drove 30 miles to my place of employment, and my fuel gauge was registering 1/2 of a tank. On the 30 mile drive home, the fuel gauge went from 1/2 to empty. I assumed that I had lost the sensor in the rear tank as well. Last night, on the drive home, I refueled my rear tank just to be sure I had enough for the weekend. This morning, when I exited my truck at work, fuel was pouring out of the front tank fill cap. When I tried to remove the cap to release pressure, fuel shot out approximately 1-2 feet. I searched the internet about this issue and found recall id 93v12500. When I called my local ford dealership and asked about the recall, I was told there was no record of a recall for this. I then contacted the federal safety agency, who informed me to contact ford manufacturing. I contacted ford, and was told that my VIN number did not fall under a recall, and when I asked to speak to a supervisor, I was refused and was told that nothing would be done.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 ford f150. While the engine was idling, fuel began to leak onto the ground. The dealer stated that the check valve failed and caused fuel to leak from the rear tank into the front tank. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly); however, they would not authorize the repair due to the age of the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 113,000. Updated 01/07/08. *lj updated 12/31/07
Campaign #01i008000- I have a 92 ford f150 that has this problem it was fixed a couple of years ago but has started up again. Overflowing the unused gas tank.
Ford f150 1992 fuel system recall. Ford consumer hotline reports that recall was performed at lundeen brothers auto (annandale, mn). Dealership has no record of it. The check valve has gone out again, we are leaking gas. To me, this is a serious safety issue. Ford said to contact them if it catches on fire!! I noticed on your website you have an open investigation on this issue. Vin#[xxx] thank you. [xxx]. *nm updated 07/11/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Fuel from the rear tank of my truck is somehow getting into the front tank. In looking into this I found the federal safety agency campaign id 01i008000 which describes this exact condition. I contacted ford at the phone number listed in the federal safety agency campaign description and the ford representative tells me that my truck is not covered by this campaign. When I asked how vehicles get assigned to campaigns she said it is done by the federal safety agency. Therefore I am filing this complaint to try to get my truck repaired under this campaign.
Dt*: the contact stated the fuel pump valve malfunctioned causing fuel spillage. Also, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 93v125000 and 94v169001, regarding the storage tank assembly and parking brake. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle has not been taken to the local dealership for inspection.
Dt: 1992 ford f150 truck. In the fuel system, something is wrong. The vehicle has two fuel tanks, and the gas from rear pumps into the front tank. The gas is coming out the gas cap. There the federal safety agency campaign recall 93v125000 . Spoken to the manufacturer, and they said the truck was too old and has to many miles on it for the recall to still be in effect. They will not fix this problem. Called a dealer, and they haven't returned consumer's calls. Consumer did not know how much this will cost to be repaired. This problem started about a month ago. This happend ever time the rear tank was full. The front fuel pump is not working currently.
Dt: contact owned a 1992 f-150 ford pickup. Gasoline was overflowing from the filler cap. The gas from the rear tank was overflowing into the front tank, causing gasoline to flow freely. There was a recall 93v125000 for the 1993 models regarding this problem, but not for the 1992 model. Ford customer service told the contact that there was a warranty extension of 12 years and 150,000 miles on the 1992 models. The contact had the car over 12 years. The contact went to the dealership on july 29, 2005 and the dealer contacted someone and was told they could not fix this safety problem. *ak
1) in 1992 we purchased a brand new 1992 f150 ford p.u. With duel fuel tanks, gas engine. We are the original and only owners. We had fuel tank problems in april 1994. We took the vehicle to the dealership for repair on 4-27-94 where concern #93568 and concern code #n99 was noted on worksheet and comments of repair were "r&r fuel pressure regulator...skid plate tanks. Installed check valves. Check for leaks - ok." 2) in may 2005 we experienced fuel overflow from the rear tank filler cap. When the filler cap was removed fuel gushed out. Front tank was being used at the time. We switched to using rear tank. We took vehicle to our repair shop (not affiliated with ford) on 6-1-05 and he informed us of fuel cross flow campaign notice #01m05 - dealer repair and advised us to take to dealership. June 11, 2005, while switched to rear tank, front tank started spewing gas out though filler cap while driving, leaving big trail of fuel on roadway. With engine turned off, fuel continued to spew out of front tank filler cap onto ground creating fire hazard. 3) contacted marilyn of sanderson ford dealership (707‑433‑6598) in healdsburg, ca on 6-15-05 where we purchased p.u. And told her of problem. Was told that there was a recall on this problem but that we had missed the dates of free repair as they were 12 years or 150,000 miles from vehicle warranty start date. They could not give an answer as to why we did not recieve a recall notice. We were advised to contact manufactuer. Contacted damian of ford motor company, customer relationships (1‑800‑392‑3673) on 6-15-05 and was told same thing, that we had missed the time frame of free repair and that we would now have to pay for it. The truck has not been driven since as we feel it is a severe safety hazard. We are contacting you in hope that it can be repaired free of charge. Obviously the truck had a problem in 1994 and that problem was exacerbated in may 2005.
The federal safety agency recall 01i008000; ford issued a fuel cross flow recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall although it experienced over flow of gas in one tank. *ak....ford never contacted consumer about any recalls 93v125000 and 01i008000 and then refused to correct problem. Consumer experienced poor gas mileage and could not understand where the fuel was going. Consumer recently discovered that when placing fuel in the rear tank it was pumped into the front tank which would fill to capacity when left empty. Previously, consumer blamed the poor ga smileage on the vehicle's age, but currently realized that gas was being pumped out of the tank. This represented a safety issue with the potential for fire. Also, could be considered an environmental issue since fuel was being pumped into the environment.
The front fuel tank guage goes to empty reading when I switch to it,even when it is completely fuel.
I purchased a used vehicle which had a "malfunctioning check valve w/in the fuel pump assembly" causing fuel to return to the opposite tank and then due to overfill and pressure in tank causing it to come out of fuel cap. This issue was covered under the federal safety agency campaign id's: 93v125000/01i008000. I brought the vehicle to a dealership and they refused to repair the vehicle saying it was outside of the 12years/150,000mls warrantee date. I was rather upset b/c the paperwork recieved by the federal safety agency's associate administor for enforcement states "ford is responsible for the remedy fo these vehicles from this date forward, regardless of vehicle age, mileage, or ownership". I have already been injured once from ingestion of fuel when I opened the fuel cap to investigate why there was fuel leaking out of the cap.
Vehicle leaked fuel. The fuel pressure valve was replaced by the dealer, after. A recall on demand by the manufacturer. Vehicle still leaked fuel onto the highway. Dealer wanted the consumer to pay for a diagnostic test in order to repair it again.*ak
Request for recall on ford truck fuel tank system. *bf the consumer attempted to schedule recall repair but was told that if the vehicle wasn't currently exhibiting signs of the recall that the work could not be done. Once the fuel tank system failed the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the recall had expired.
When the vehicle was on or off, the consumer noticed that the fuel tank was leaking gas. The consumer would contact the dealer about this issue. *ak recall#93v125000. The engine was rebuilt by the former owner. *sc
After fuel tank assembly recall 93v125000 repairs were performed fuel spilled out of the fuel tank. Dealership indicated that the replacement of the fuel pressure regulator was no longer covered under the recall, and this vehicle's regulator bolt was rusted, and needed to be replaced, but the consumer would have to pay for it.
Vehicle was equipped with duel fuel tanks. The capacity of the receiving tank exceeded and fuel overflowed from the filler. Recall 01i008000 was issued on this make/model, and year. However this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
(my ford f-150 - truck - v.I.n-#1ftex15yonkb68349) the truck was stalling and I had the fuel filter changed on 03/01/04-thinking that it was the problem, but the truck kept turning off. I was putting gasoline in the back tank and then the front tank started overflowing so on 03/11/04 I took the truck back. They checked why this was happening and the mechanic found out that the truck had been on recall for check valves, which I was never notified. I called ford (champion) in corpus christi -(361‑994‑6200)to fix it and they told me take it in but then they said they wouldn't cover it under warranty since my mileage was too high. It was under the 12 year warranty, so I called the main office & said the same thing. I took the truck back to the mechanic and he did the job. I had previously paid $31.77 for the fuel filter change then $42.10 to check why it kept turning off and the initial fee for the valve to be installed was $212.96 - total amount spend - $286.83.
While refueling the vehicle the consumer could smell fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The consumer has dual tanks and when one tank is empty the second tanks gasoline would spill out of the filler caps. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the vehicle was not cover by warranty. *nm
The consumer stated the gas pumped from one tank to the other and caused the tank to over flow. The consumer found a safety campaign improvement on his vehicle 01i008000 for the fuel cross over. When he contacted the dealer he was told his vehicle would not be covered because was twelve years old. The safety campaign was issued in 2001.
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