Consumer called in , has been trying to make an appointment since october for recall repairs of fuel tank. There has been no physical person to talk to when you calling. Person answering at dealership transferred, but consumer was left on hold. Manufacturer has received same response when they have called. Consumer has contacted 2 dealers in area, and neither one was better than witchita falls ford & falls lincoln mercury.
1997 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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While driving the consumer suddenly smelled smoke and then saw smoke inside the cab, in seconds the smoke was blinding and suffocating as the consumer pulled the vehicle over, the fire quickly appeared inside the vehicle and within 10 min the vehicle was totally engulfed, after the fire the consumer learned of recall 98v‑161 but the dealer denied recall due to VIN. Nlm
The consumers vehicle caught fire prior to recall notice 00v‑231, consumer is having trouble receiving information from the ford representatives. Nlm
Had received recall 00v231 in mail. Contacted dealer & took vehicle on appointment given. Prior to recall vehicle had a strong smell of fuel while driving. Mechanic checked vehicle & could not find anything wrong with fuel lines or smell fuel. Owner not happy & truly upset. Not driving vehicle due to odor of fuel.
Consumer thinks recall repair oov-231 took too long to repair and dealer lied about time the vehicle was ready on the invoice. Nlm
Pe00 020; there was a problem with tires, and gasoline tank broke. Consumeer will give more information.
Fuel lines are spraying gas all over the exhaust system. Consumer is afraid it could cause a fire. Consumer will contact manufacturer to see if recall 00v231000/ manufacturer's recall 00s22 affects the vehicle.
Battery failed.
Fuel tank assembly: filler tube has cracked, causing the gas to leak. Dealer has been contacted.
Due to a design flaw fuel filler tube cracked, causing fuel to leak. Also, engine check light came on, and vehicle overheated. Please provide further information.
It burns more gas than normal,does not have the pickup or power it needs to have.
Brought vehicle in to comply with recall. No problems previous to recall, after receiving vehicle back all problems started. Recall work was not done properly. Screws were not reattached to covering over fan belt, oil change and new filter were not done according to recall. Knocking started to occur in engine after vehicle was returned to me. Called dealership back to report the 2 screws missing anda knocking sound coming from engine. Was told to stop in on sat. To have someone put in the missing screws. Returned to shop noone was around to do the work. While driving the truck sat. The engine oil lights up. Had to find a store to buy oil and add to crankcase. Had to do this twice that night. The vehicle is now at the dealeship. I have been told I need a new engine. They will put in a rebuilt engine. I am not satisfied with this solution. I feel that they have ruined my truck and I won't feel safe and secure in it anymore. Please contact me so I can explain further.
While driving in neighborhood, went to grocery store, parked the vehicle in driveway, opened the cab door and smoke poured out. Started the car and smelled gas, turned vehicle off. Looked underneath the vehicle and noticed gas leaking. Had the vehicle towed to dealer.
1st, transmission, when at the speeds of 40 and 45, hesitates and wants to upshift and downshift, the behaivor is not normal at all, and I am making an appt. To get it fixed. 2nd, the high beam/ low beam switch must be faulty, at times the lights will totally shut off. 3rd when refeuling, usually on a quarter tank and less when taking off the gas cap there is alot of pressure built up in the tank. 4th the interior lights will sometimes come on when either door is opened, I have to shut the door and reopen it.
Truck idles rough when coming to a stop , but not all the time. Truck has also stalled, at least three different times when slowing down.
Head gasket failed (cracked) causing other component failures. Yh
Check engine came on while driving. Vehicle was towed to kip killman ford in tyson's corners, va. They performed an engine diagnosis test then replaced 2 hego sensors (total cost $269). Problem surfaced again 6 days later after only having the vehicle 6 days. Taking vehicle back to kip killman to give them another try at practicing ford truck repairmanship.
The gas gauge indicator malfunctioned, indicating that there is no gas in the vehicle, but actually there is. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.
Rubber hose that is connected to the filler tube which goes into the fuel tank is leaking fuel around the frame. Please give any further details.
Clutch failed.
Left rear spring broke.
Driving at approximatley 55 MPH consumer hit cow with left front side ,dual airbags did not deploy, and fuel shut off valve did not function properly, which could have resulted in injuries.
Truck is getting poor gas mileage. It is averaging 13 to 14 mpg, although the sticker on the window gives an estimate of-21 mpg. Dealer checked it out, and said nothing was wrong with vehicle.
Vehicle in two accidents with, however there was no deployment of air bags on either occasion.
Vehicle involved in two separate crashes, same day, dual airbags did not deploy. Truck rearended two other vehicles at standstill, both occurrences; speeds 45 MPH. Also, emergency fuel cut-off switch did not shut off. Truck at body shop.
Vehicle was in a crash. Car was hit 4 times and the cut off switch would not work.
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