1994 Ford F-150: fuel leak

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 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 Mar 14, 2014 · Fuel system · 141,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 f-15. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was alerted of the failure but stated that there was not a recall for the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 141,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2013 · Fuel system · 163,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford f-150. The contact stated his vehicle had duel fuel tanks and while it was parked he noticed fuel leaking. The contact stated when the both fuel tanks were full the front tank would pump fuel into the back tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000. The current approximate mileage is 163,000. Updated 9/17/13*cn the consumer stated when both tanks were over half full, while driving, the front tank would run the truck and at the same time, pump extra fuel into the rear tank, causing gas to over flow from the gas gap, and onto the ground. Updated. 11/6/13

Filed Nov 21, 2011 · Fuel system · MI

The straps holding the front fuel tank onto my 1994 ford f150 are corroding away, causing a small gas leak and an unstable tank. There is a current recall for this same problem on the ford 1997-2004 f150 pick-up trucks, but it does not extend beyond those years though it should.

Filed May 11, 2011 · Fuel system · 131,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 ford f-150. The contact stated that while refueling the vehicle, all of the fuel leaked out from the front fuel tank. The contact later discovered that the fuel tank straps were corroded and fractured. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

Filed Oct 14, 2005 · Fuel system · 106,000 miles · ID

Dt: the contact stated that 1994 ford 150 was having a problem with the fuel crossing over from one tank to the other. Tank. If both tanks are full the check valve is faulty and was transferring fuel from one tank to another. Thus, exceeding the capacity of the other tank, and leading to a gas spillage. The contact was traveling on the road when another vehicle flagged him down and informed him that gas was leaking out of vehicle. The contact talked to ford motor company, and they offered no free remedy. The dealership told the contact this vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact specifically stated that both ford and the dealership basically told him to take a hike.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Fuel system · NM

While driving 20 MPH consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to a body shop. Mechanic determined that the fuel pressure regulator and check valves needed to be replaced due to excessive fuel in one tank. This information was provided by julian torres son jesse torres.*ak the consumer filled both the front and back fuel tank with gasoline. The vehicle was 60 miles away when the consumer noticed the fuel gauge going down faster than normal.the consumer. When the consumer reached his destination he noticed the fuel lost amounted to 9 to 13 gallons. He stepped out of the vehicle and noticed fuel running down the fender towards the ground. Fuel was leaking from the front fuel tank from around the gas cap.

Filed May 16, 2003 · Fuel system · CT

The gas tank leaked gas onto the back tire.

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Fuel system · CT

While vehicle was parked consumer noticed a puddle of gas leaking from rear tank. The consumer started using the front tank, and noticed fuel leaking. Dealer has been contacted. *ak the mechanic had checked the leaking fuel tanks, changed rear fuel pump & tank, changed the fuel filter, and repaired the front tank.

Filed Jul 23, 2002 · Fuel system · WA

Fuel leak. *ak consumer stated that fuel pumps into front fuel tank while vehicle runs on rear tank. This result in over filling front tank and fuel spilled. The dealer rear modifies rear fuel pump but the problem was not solved.