2007 Ford F-150: gas smell in the cabin

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Driver assistance, Engine · AL

When idle it has a rough sound changed faders and senors still same...it has a so trying gas smell around it and when driving it it may shut off and also it drives like it needs a tune up but has recently had one....the wheel hub assembly is also acting up

Filed Nov 29, 2019 · Engine · 88,000 miles · MN

Exhaust smell/raw gas smell coming through the heating duct system into the cab of truck. Only happens when using the heating/defrost system. Doesn't matter if the vehicle is moving or at rest. Must crack window for fresh air or turn off heating/defrost system. This has been occurring since mid november but only when turning on the heating/defrost system. Happens at hwy speeds and local driving speed between 30-50 MPH.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 155,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-150. After refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle. The contact stated that there was evidence of a fuel leak only after fueling the vehicle. The contact also stated that the check engine indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v278000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Engine · 55,500 miles · NM

On october 31 2014 while visiting family after 350 mile drive my 2007 ford f-150 xlt super cab 4x4 4.6l motor made a noise similar to an explosion that was felt in the cab by all passengers. Right after the explosion the truck lost power and sounded like an exhaust pipe had fallen off the motor. There was a strong smell of gas and exhaust but truck was drivable. Brought truck to dealership and was told that 2 spark plugs has blown out and one of the two had taken the threads with it. Advised me that this was very rare and I had to options to fix. One was to re-thread and replace all spark plugs for $899. Second was to replace head at $2100. Told dealership to do the lesser option. Had to leave truck there and obtain a one way rental for 5 people at $300. Have now found out that its not rare and may not be fixed even after the repair. I am glad that this happened on a surface road at low speed and not on the hwy.

Filed Aug 10, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 53,082 miles · FL

Noticed severe gas fumes inside cab, as well as outside cab. Raise hood , started engine and noticed fuel leak about the size of a pencil streaming out from hose that is attached to fuel rail. Removed fuel rail the next day and found a split in the hose under the cloth protective outer lining. Is there a recall for this particular failure. ?. This could have been a serious situation if it would have been a longer distance road trip. Failure p/n 5c3z97f792da fuel rail.

Filed Aug 28, 2012 · Fuel system · 119,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a gasoline fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the top of the fuel tank was separated from the bottom lining due to defective welding. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v278000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 119,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 60,511 miles · WA

Driving along, heard a bang, smelled very strong smell of fuel, truck started backfiring and vibrating so much it was hard to control, forward motion slowed rapidly, vibration, attempted to pull the truck over across 4 lane of traffic, opened windows as the smell of fuel was choking everyone in the cab. Stopped truck, engine running very rough and had strange noise, unable to locate. Eventually found right rear most spark plug blew out of head (leaving metal threaded part and base in head), contacted dealer "big ford, vancouver, wa" and "courtesy ford, portland, oregon" both claim the "flex fuel engines have a common problem with the spark plugs separating, sticking in the head, and/or exploding out of the head" the also stated the ford was aware of the problem but no recall was taking place as there were not enough complaints as of yet (the truck engine is damaged, still smells like fuel inside the cab, plugs, coil, and injector have been changed, dealer would not honer "bumper to bumper warranty" this issue will eventually cause a great number of deaths and or injuries and the fuel issue could likely cause an explosion (even in my vehicle after the repairs)(dealers wanted between $2,000.00 and $6,000.00 to extract the spark plug bases and stated repeatedly it was a common issue and it was "not covered under warrently"