Ford F-250 fuel gauge problems

Filed Apr 6, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Electrical system fails every day. It affects the engine, transmission, radio, windows, gauges. Wiring issue causes the radio to just go out, windows stop working, all gauges stops working, the transmission doesn't shift right, engine doesn't run right. Yes vehicle is available for inspecting. Engine cuts off and won't start back, leaves you stranded side the road. Truck stalls in front of other vehicles. Windows won't roll down when it's 100 degrees inside truck. Fuel gauge doesn't let you know when there's no fuel again leaving you stranded beside the road. Other gauge don't work could cause more damage. Yes it has been inspected my mechanic and he said there are wiring issues. No warning lamps or anything now but the wrench light has came on allot. There is a wiring recall on this year truck but said mine doesn't fall under that recall and I don't know why because I'm having this issue

Filed Nov 9, 2020 · Fuel system · 143,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 1990 ford f-250. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the contact switched from the front fuel tank to the rear fuel tank which caused the rear fuel gauge to read empty. The contact stated after filling the rear gas tank, gasoline started leaking from the front tank without warning. The contact immediately shut-off the vehicle to prevent a potential fire hazard. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. No further assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2019 · Engine · 112,245 miles · TN

I have a 2004 f 250 super duty with the 6.0 engine it is a known fact that the bolts that hold the heads down streach when hot letting water into the oil system its all over the interrnet about the 6.o engine that ford provides the only fix is to have the cab removed and replace the bolts with studs that can take the high temp that the engine produces this is only one of the problems but this problem cost me over 5000$ to fix sure would be nice for you all to look into this product that ford has been useing and knows theres a problem with that engine,,you go to trade it in at ford and they see it has a 6.0 engine in it and the price drops ,way ,way to much for a truck that sold new for 45000$ , I found my truck leaking water in the drive way setting still no reason for it to start leaking ,,I have the bills from ford dealer where I had it fixed if needed please look into this engine its not right to put so much money into a truck that has this problem that not one other engine ford has does what the 6.0 does ,also bad egr it has to be by passed this stuff should not happen also showed water in gas emptyed the cantainer and then gas gauge stops working and gas light stays on all the time ,,,,never buy ford

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Electrical · 143,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to start and the fuel gauge failed to provide an accurate reading. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that he needed to take the vehicle back where it was purchased. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Electrical · VA

2014 ford f-250. Consumer writes in regards to notice of safety defect and demands for replacement vehicle. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would fail to start. Also, all the gauges, except the fuel gauge, on the instrument cluster would become inoperable while driving. The cluster was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Updated 03/28/2017

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 145,000 miles · LA · fire · 1 injury

The 2005 ford f250 pickup trucks has an issue while filling vehicle with fuel. The fuel shoots out of gas tank fill inlet during the fueling process. This problem will happen with the fuel gauge registering empty, half, or near full. I have had gas shoot all over me and other people time and time again. I have been instructed to not get gas in that truck at every gas station near my home. I have to drive across town to get gas. As soon as they notice fuel spilling out of my truck, I will be banned from their stations too. There are 8 gas stations within 5 blocks that have banned me. It costs me approx. $4 to go get fuel, even though there is a station 1 block away. I contacted ford customer service many times. They claim it isn't a recall issue. I researched the ford executives company email addresses and sent emails to them. The email addresses were still valid and not returned. The emails made it to those executives but they never responded. I explained that the fuel spillage is causing a huge safety concern and may kill me or someone else. I explained that the problem may cause an explosion at a store. The ford motor service professionals have told me that the filter in the tank has gone bad. I have made the costly repair 4 times since may of 2008. It works well for a few months and then the gas shoots out again. On one of those instances, the fuel spilled out, and I finished fueling and pulled to the front of the store to report the spillage. Someone drove up in that spot smoking a cigarette and caused a fire from the fuel spilled at the pump. I was banned from that store as well. I have to either pay for a costly gas tank fuel filter replacement, get banned from stores for honestly reporting the spillage, or fuel up and drive away from the store before someone notices that I spilled fuel. I don't like doing any of those things. Ford doesn't care.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Engine · 1,500 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-20. The contact stated that there was a recurring failure with the egr valve cooler. The turbo engine also failed and as a result, caused damage to the engine heads which resulted in a stalling failure. In addition, the fuel level gauge would not provide accurate fuel level readings. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,500 and the current mileage was 43,322.

Filed Sep 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 113,665 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f250. While driving 5 MPH, both straps for the fuel tank fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. In doing so, the brake lines were fractured. Both the fuel tank and the brake lines began leaking fluids. The vehicle was towed to a local service station where the fuel straps, rear main brake line and the fuel sending unit were replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and stated there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 113,665.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Fuel system · 216,776 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-250. While driving approximately 55 MPH the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated both fuel tank straps had corroded and one of the straps was fractured. After the fuel straps were replaced, the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading decreased. The vehicle began leaking approximately 15 gallons of fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the fuel line had to be replaced. The federal safety agency recall campaign number 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) may be related to the failure. The technician stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 216,776. The one other thing that wasn't made clear in the first report was the technician did not make clear that the fuel line cracked because of the gas tank falling. Updated 10/26/2011 *ln

Filed Mar 19, 2008 · Fuel system · 9,000 miles · CA

2005 ford f250 with a defective fuel gauge. Consumer states that the fuel gauge has failed before. Consumer has had it fixed for the third time. Dealer said they would repair it again under warranty. He is afraid this will be an ongoing problem.