2004 Ford F-150: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 185 miles · IN

We've had a lot of issues with this truck but the main issue is when we drive down the road it misses a lot and the smell of fuel in the truck. We've taken it in and they said a lot of other people have had the same issues with there truck like ours. Please contact us asap.

Filed Apr 14, 2014 · Fuel system · 15,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact stated that on multiple occasions there was a strong odor of gas fumes coming from the engine compartment at random. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number(s): 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline), 06e056000 (fuel system, gasoline), 04v443000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 04v200000 (fuel system, gasoline) but continued to smell the strong fumes of gasoline intermittently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2012 · Engine · 16,256 miles · KS

I was stopped at a red light and had just put my foot on the accelerator when there was a loud pop and the sudden smell of gas inside the cab of the truck. When I got it to the dealership I was told that the spark plug had blown out of the head and the coil pack was damaged. I was told that the head that ford decided to use only had three threads to hold the spark plug in place and that the plugs seemed to blow out of 1997-2004 models. They could use a helicoil to repair the threads but they couldn't make any guarantees about the repair. After I had it repaired I discovered thousands of other complaints on the internet about the same issue of spark plugs being blown out of the heads and other people having to replace the heads on their vehicles. I spoke to a buddy of mine in topeka who told me of his neighbor who just bought a used 2004 model ford truck and had an engine fire because of this same issue. I got lucky with the cost of this repair but because of the poor construction design of this head, that it should have been covered under a warranty of courtesy coverage. This issue needs to be seriously looked at as a recall because of the potential of a fire hazard and a safety issue because if someone is looking under the hood when this occurs, they can be seriously hurt by flying debris.

Filed Apr 21, 2011 · Fuel system · 111,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact stated that there was an overpowering fuel odor from the interior of the vehicle. The dealer advised that there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v200000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly) but the contacts VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and informed confirmed that the VIN was not included under the recall and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Fuel system · 59,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35-40 MPH he smelled a fuel odor. He inspected the vehicle and saw no visible leaks. For a few days the odor was not present; however, it later became progressively worse. He also stated that the smell was much worse when using the heat in the vehicle. The contact referenced recall 04v200000, fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. He called the manufacturer and was advised that his vehicle was not part of the recall. The contact stated that the failure had been on going for 9 months. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 66,000. Updated 02/23/11

Filed Nov 1, 2010 · Fuel system · 15,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving 35 MPH, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor around the vehicle. He then noticed fuel on the ground which was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact called the dealer who advised him to take the vehicle in for diagnosis. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Fuel system · 95,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f150 purchased new in 2004. He stated that there was a very strong fuel odor in the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that there was a recall on his year, make and model for the same failures; however, his VIN was not included in the recall (the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v200000). The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current was 101,000.

Filed Jan 4, 2008 · Fuel system · CA

F-150 - 2004 ford. Experiencing two mechanical issues. The most concerting is the fuel fumes/toxic smell that enters the cab. Secondary is engine knock. The vehicle's warranty expires in approx. 5k miles. Vehicle has been diagnosed and odor confirmed, however, no trouble code was given, therefore, ford dealership can't make repairs without approval of ford, who won't approve without valid trouble codes. The fumes are toxic and must be hazardous to the health of our family.

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Fuel system · 32,800 miles · PA

Dt*: the contact stated there was a smell of gasoline which entered the home while the vehicle was parked in the garage. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where they were unable to determine the problem. The manufacturer was also notified. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 04v200000 which pertains to the gasoline tank assembly. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.