Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking fuel and the fuel tank straps were deteriorating. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 231,000.
1998 Ford F-150: fuel leak
28 of the 1,381 complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 133,355
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the straps fractured due to corrosion and punctured a hole on the fuel tank, which resulted in a fuel leak. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who offered to replaced the straps free of charge, but refused to replace the fuel tank under the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While parked the contact noticed a fuel leak coming from the fuel tank. The contact inspected the fuel tank and noticed it fractured due to corrosion on the fuel straps. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the fuel straps and repaired the fractured fuel tank. The mechanic stated the damage to the tank was severe and he could not guarantee the fuel tank would not leak again. After the vehicle was repaired the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) was opened. Approximately two years after the repair the contact noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the fuel tank would not be replaced because it had not completely detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
1998 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice and problem with charging system *tgw the consumer stated after having the fuel straps replaced at the dealer under the recall, a few days later, he began to smell gas. When he looked under the vehicle, he discovered the fuel tank was leaking gas around the rear fuel tank strap, that was just replaced days before. The consumer returned to the dealer and explained to them, the fuel tank was not leaking when he first brought the truck to them. The dealer stated they were not responsible.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact noticed an overpowering gasoline smell around the exterior of the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel dripping from the fuel tank. The contact stated that approximately 1 gallon of fuel had spilled. The fuel tank strap was corroded and had caused the fuel tank to fracture. The vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the fuel tank would not be covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 12/06/11*lj the consumer stated the tank and straps were replaced due to a rupture. Updated 12/14/11
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed the fuel tank was fractured and there was a fuel leak. The contact received a recall notice under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair where the technician stated the fuel tank straps would not be replaced because there was a fuel leak and the fuel tank was not a part of the recall for replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f150. The contact stated that the fuel tank was rusted and corroded. The vehicle was leaking fuel after the dealer tried to repair the fuel straps but did not repair the straps due to the corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps were completely rusted and causing the fuel tank to leak. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and contacted the dealer for repairs. The dealer was advised of the failure and stated that they would not replace the fuel tank unless it was completely detached from the vehicle and leaking fuel. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that there was a hole in the fuel tank and fuel was leaking. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs. The repairs did not stop the fuel tank from leaking. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel tank would need replacing but was not covered under the recall. The dealer contacted the manufacturer who confirmed that they will not assist with repairs to the vehicle because the specific part that had failed was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 133,355.
Upon hearing of gas tank strap recall for my ford pickup I decided to take a quick look at mine to see if either one was cracked. Once under the truck I smelled gas. A leak appears to be originating from around the innermost strap. Will ford repair the leaking gas tanks with the recall?
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 2 MPH, the fuel tank detached from the vehicle and began to leak fuel. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that one of the straps which held the fuel tank in place fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. Approximately 18 months later the manufacturer was again notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting). The vehicle was not yet taken in for repair. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the fuel tank detached and began to drag onto the ground. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The contact noticed both fuel tank straps fractured as a result of rust; however there was no fuel leaking. The fuel tank was temporarily repaired with a strong rope. The failure was not diagnosed or permanently repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
- Risk
- As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21
Recall number 11V385000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty 4-wheel drive pickup trucks. If the vehicle is overloaded, the rear leaf springs can be overstressed. A fatigue fracture of the spring can occur. The center leaf of the spring can fracture at the forward edge of the spring seat and, in some cases, contact the fuel tank.
- Risk
- Fuel tank contact can damage the tank and result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear springs and install an additional clip on the forward end of the rear springs to prevent fuel tank contact in the event of a leaf fracture. Any fractured springs will be replaced.
Recall number 98V161000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford F-150 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1998 Ford F-150?
28 of 1,381 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 (2%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 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 1998 Ford F-150
Fire or smoke 73Ball joint 69Tire blowout 64Adaptive cruise 53Engine failure 39Knocking 26ABS 22Overheating 20No deployment 19Won't start 16Brake failure 15Sudden acceleration 15Stalling 14Wipers 14Grinding brakes 11Transmission failure 11Power steering loss 10Water leak 10Check engine light 8Headlights 8Loss of power 8Door locks 7Fuel smell 7Jerking 6Won't shift 6Airbag light 5Coil spring 5Misfire 5
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