1994 Ford F-150 fuel system problems

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · OR

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

Filed Feb 10, 2020 · Fuel system · 130,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle shifted gears independently without warning. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the vehicle fuel pumps were defective and replaced them. The contact then stated that while traveling at 50 MPH, the contact smelled a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle started to lose motive power while ABS, battery, and check engine warning lights became illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic since the vehicle failed to restart. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a defective computer system which was replaced. The contact spoke with king cotton ford 965 us-51, covington, tn 38019 where he was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 385,000 miles · FL

The gas from the front tank goes to the back thing and the truck hesitates and cuts off. And the air bag light keeps blinking

Filed Jan 27, 2018 · Fuel system · 190,000 miles · CA

Fuel is pumping out of rear tank to front tank causing fuel to pump out of front filler cap and down side of truck causing fire hazzard

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Fuel system · 230,000 miles · NC

This is an a serious ongoing problem. This ford f-150 has dual gas tanks, front and rear. In this truck the front tank is somehow getting over filled as you drive along and spews fuel. Remove the cap and gas gushes out. A little googling showed that this has happened to a lot of f-150s. Having happened to a number of these trucks there must be a recall or at least a technical service bulletin that said what needed to be done to fix it. This must be covered by a safety recall. Most recalls seem to be for relatively minor issues. This is a serious issue. Most recalls don't fix problems that approach the hazard to life and property that would be endangered if the vehicle burst into flame. [xxx] [xxx] or text to [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Jul 26, 2017 · Fuel system · 152,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford f-150 with a duel gas tank. The contact called on behalf of her spouse and stated that as he pulled into a fuel station, he was made aware by bystanders that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact stated that upon her husband exiting the vehicle, he noticed fuel leaking from the rear tank and upon opening the fuel cap a sizzling noise was heard as fuel spewed out the tank. The contact stated that the front fuel tank was leaking into the rear fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnoses or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not offer any further assistance. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 01i008000 (fuel system,gasoline) but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Fuel system · 100,524 miles · FM

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford f-150. The contact stated that while fueling the rear tank, approximately one gallon of fuel started emerging from the front tank. The contact stopped fueling and called the fuel station attendant to report the fuel spill. The contact also stated noticing the smell of fuel emerging out of the front tank when refueling the rear tank twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact did not take the vehicle to get it diagnosed but contacted the dealer butch oustalet in gulfport, mississippi by phone. The dealer advised to bring the vehicle in for a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,524.

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Fuel system · KY

Truck leaks gasoline when both tanks are full. Took to an independent mechanic who detected a problem with the fuel pump. Rear tank pumps its fuel to the front tank. When the front tank is full, the gas leaks in the engine compartment in an area beneath the battery. The 1993 fords were recalled for this issue. Build date on this truck is 01/94

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford f-150. The contact stated that the dual fuel tanks were leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that when both fuel tanks were full, the front tank would pump fuel into the rear fuel tank due to malfunctioning check valves causing fuel to over flow from the fuel gap. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 02/09/15*lj updated 9/11/17

Filed Jul 17, 2014 · Fuel system · 170,000 miles · VA

This vehicle has dual fuel tanks. The front tank supplies gas to the motor. The rear tank does not seem to fuel the motor. Gas from the front tank is forced into the rear tank until it is pressurized to the point of coming out through the cap. If the cap is removed, both fumes and gas spill out of the filler neck. I am reading now that this is a problem with this vehicle during or around the 1994 time frame. Is ford attempting to correct this problem? This is not the first time I have had this problem. It has happened in 2011, 2012, 2013 and now in 2014, but I've never known this could be a factory defect.