Fuel leaked from heater wire in fuel filter. The fuel followed the wire up the copper core until it reached a crack in the insulation any time there was fuel pressure, ie engine running or even with boost pump pressure with engine off.
1991 Ford F-250: fuel leak
5 of the 107 complaints about the 1991 Ford F-250 describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- 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 1991 ford f250. The contact stated that gasoline fuel was leaking from the vehicle and onto the driveway. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall and provided no further assistance. The failure mileage was 102,311 and the current mileage was 102,622. ..updated 09/07/12 *bf updated 09/17/2012
A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump is causing a portion of unused fuel to return to the second tank, resulting in a fuel leakage. Also, recall 93v125000/manufacturer's recall 93s68. However, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. *ak
The fuel tank is leaking again on this vehicle. It was repaired under a recall for leaking fuel tanks before. There is no current recall to repair the prior recall items. Fords position in the past has been they are only required to repair a recall once.
Fuel pump failed resulting in a fuel leak.
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
Questions about the 1991 Ford F-250 fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1991 Ford F-250?
5 of 107 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford F-250 (5%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford F-250?
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 1991 Ford F-250
Fuel pump 9Tire blowout 7Brake failure 6Headlights 5Overheating 5
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