Tl* the contact owns a 1990 ford f250. The contact stated that one of the fuel tanks failed and caused gasoline to overflow into the second tank. Resulting in a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection. The failure was located at the fuel cap. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 127,586.
1990 Ford F-250: fuel leak
11 of the 111 complaints about the 1990 Ford F-250 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 1990 ford f250. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap was rusted and leaking gas. The dealer was made aware of the failure however, did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted to report the failure. The current mileage was 120,000 and the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 06/07/11*lj the consumer stated the strap was not rusted, but it did wear a hole in the gas tank. Updated 06/23/11
I am the owner of a 1990 f-250, basically began smelling a fuel odor coming from the trucks cab while driving. Looked at the underside of the truck and found a small gas leak at the fuel lines under the pinch weld. Exact same issue as 94v040000, have not fixed problem because ford cannot find this issue on there system.
Tl* the contact owns a 1990 ford f250. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from at a traffic light, the vehicle felt as if it were traveling over a large amount of liquid. The contact observed excessive fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact believed the federal safety agency campaign id number:01i008000(fuel system, gasoline) to be directly related to the failure. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the recall and would not provide any further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 112,209 and the approximate current mileage was 120,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1990 ford f250. While driving 45 MPH, the fuel pump failed. The contact smelled gas and noticed a gas leak. He bought a new fuel pump and replaced the bodies; however, the failure recurred. The rear fuel tank shut down and the front tank did not register on the fuel gauge. The contact purchased and installed new fuel lines, but the failure recurred. He bought new fuel lines again, but the failure continued. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). He went to a few dealers and was informed that he did not fall within the time frame for the recall. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 160,000 and failure mileage was 130,000.
The truck front fuel tank filled the rear tank and caused it to over flow. *bf the consumer indicated that he never received the recall notice for the fuel tank check valve problem. The dealer replaced the recalled component but the failure recurred. The dealer also replaced the fuel pump, return line check valve but the fuel leakage continued.
My ford f250 (1990) is leaking gas and I understand there was a recall. Why haven't I received a notice?
Gas is leaking into the front tank, it doesn't stop the vehicle from operating, but it is a danger if consumer continues to drive it. Vehicle has been checked before for the same problem, but currently dealer is asking for payment due to the age of the vehicle.
Recall 94 v 040 000/fuel line metallic and 93 v 125 000/fuel tank assembly: vehicle experienced fuel leakages. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recalls due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .
A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump is causing a portion of unused fuel to go to one tank, resulting in a fuel leakage. Also, received the federal safety agency recall 93v125000/ dealer recall 93s68 in reference to the same problem. Dealer refused to correct the problem. Owner paid for repairs. *ak
Dual fuel tanks malfunctioned. One tank functions and overflows the other tank, causing fuel leakage. Dlr has seen vehicle, and indicated that this vehicle was not included in the manufacturer's recall. *ak ford has since indicated recall was performed. However this problem has not been solved, possible added recall component of the tank pump needed to rectify.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The steel fuel return tubes that connect the frame fuel return lines with the engine fuel rail can contact the pinch weld flange connecting the dash panel to the floor pan. Continued contact leads to abrasion of the steel fuel return tube and eventually results in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- Abrasion of the steel tube wall that eventually causes a fuel leak may result in a fire, if a source of ignition is present.
- Remedy
- Ford dealers will replace the fuel return tubes with flexible stainless steel braided/teflon tubes. Dealers will also inspect the fuel supply tubes.
Recall number 94V040000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage.
- Risk
- Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.
- Remedy
- Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.
Recall number 93V125000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank: selector devices
- What is wrong
- Incorrectly installed fuel line connectors have fuel supply and return lines crossed.
- Risk
- Fuel could be transferred from one tank to the other,possibly resulting in fuel overflow and spillage, in presence of an ignitionsource, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Replace fuel line assembly.
Recall number 89V141000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Ford F-250 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1990 Ford F-250?
11 of 111 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford F-250 (10%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford F-250?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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