1. Rear leaf spring support on 1993 ford f-150. The design of the rear leaf spring support, let water and salt collect in the support. Causing rapid rust and failure of support. This could cause an accident and possible loss of human life if this part would fail at highway speeds. The ford dealer here in town told me at the parts counter, when I bought this part that they sell 5 or 7 supports a week. This tells me this is a design flaw. In the rear leaf spring support. 2. The emission system has a defect in the design which lets exhaust fumes into the cab. The pipe in the engine compartment which is connected to the heads of the engine, is suppose to pump fresh air into the exhaust to help it burn cleaner. But the problem is with this year is that it splits apart and rust causing fumes into the cab. These problems are not just mine. I know men who have the same year truck 1993 ford f-150 with a v-8 302 in it that have had the problem. This points out a design flaw that is both safety for human but also emission. I have contacted ford about these concerns. Short answer is they tell me to fix it myself. I also realize that I am talking about a 1993 truck. My truck is in very good shape only 61,000 miles on it. These are not normal wear and tear issues. I believe that these issues are design problems with the truck. Not just mine but other men that I know. I would you to look into these points please.
1993 Ford F-150: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 585 complaints about the 1993 Ford F-150 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Vehicle was parked and consumer noticed a brown liquid leaking from underneath the vehicle. While driving consumer smelled a gas odor coming from the vents. Pulled over, and noticed gasoline leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that fuel tank needed to be replaced due to malfunctioning of fuel sensor.
Recall on cross flow problem was done on 05-dec-2001. On 10 july 2002, consumer noticed a strong fuel smell and saw fuel underneath vehicle. Front left tank was leaking at valve. *ak fuel tank was not leaking prior to recall repairs. Fuel tank had to be replaced.
My vehicle was recalled by the federal safety agency for repair. I took my vehicle to the local dealership for repair. They said they did not have any recall from ford saying vehicle needed repaired and that I should wait for notification in the mail from the ford company. Strong gasoline fumes were beginning to emit from the engine and vehicle was continueing to stall while driving. I did not want my vehicle to catch fire and due to it stalling I had it repaired at my own cost. I called ford and asked if they had the recall and they still have no recall. My vehicle is coming up on the 8 year time limit for recall warranty. What should I do? Will I be refunded on my costs? The federal safety agency campaign id number is 00v424000 / another is 93v125000. Thank you.
Smelled of gasoline leaking from the seam in the front tank on side. Dealer contacted and cannot remedy problem. Repairwork to be done at owners expense.
Vehicle was assembled with two tanks. Had the smell of gas around it. Consumer noticed gas leaking from out of the tank, and when the cap was removed gas started gushing out of the tank. Dealer was contacted. *ak
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the fuel system can wear out during the life of the vehicle. If the fuel pressure regulator malfunctions, it can cause high fuel system pressure, which damages the fuel pump check valve. This allows fuel to be transferred from one tank to the other, possibly overfilling the non-operating tank, resulting in fuel overflow past the filler cap.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have a stainless steel fuel pressure regulator installed. Owner notification began july 9, 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 1‑866‑436‑7332. (see previous the federal safety agency recall 93v‑125/ford recall 93s68).
Recall number 00V424000 · Recall details
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 1993 Ford F-150 fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 1993 Ford F-150?
6 of 585 owner complaints about the 1993 Ford F-150 (1%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Ford F-150?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1993 Ford F-150
Fuel leak 48Fuel pump 48ABS 21Tire blowout 20Brake failure 18Fire or smoke 18Adaptive cruise 13Stalling 8Wipers 6Slipping 5
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