The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking underneath the front driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the fuel pump block-off plate and plug. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Ford F-350 fuel leak problems
26 of the 2,894 owner complaints about the Ford F-350 describe fuel leak, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 26
- worst model year
- 1992
- typical mileage
- 99,000
Is there a fix? There are 10 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20131
- 20121
- 20113
- 20071
- 20061
- 20021
- 20011
- 20001
- 19992
- 19973
- 19961
- 19953
- 19932
- 19923
- 19911
- 19901
Often reported together
Fuel smell 2Fuel pump 2Fire or smoke 2Won't start 1Tire blowout 1Stalling 1Loss of power 1
What owners say
Component; Fuel filter Component Available; Yes Safety; Fuel leak on engine ( Fire Risk ) Reproduced; No Inspected; No Warnings; Smell of fuel/Fuel on ground and water
Diesel Fuel leaking into the coolant
Engine fire - while traveling at 55mph and towing a fifth wheel trailer on the interstate, the vehicle indicated "low fuel pressure" on the dash panel. A fire erupted in the engine compartment sending smoke into the passenger compartment. After stopping, the fire spread to the remainder of the truck and then caught the fifth wheel trailer on fire. Both the truck and the fifth wheel trailer were destroyed in the fire. I believe that a diesel fuel leak caused the fire and resulting damage. Because this fire occurred while the vehicle was in motion, it LED to a very dangerous situation and should be investigated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the fuel injector clamp fractured causing a fuel leak. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000. Updated 05/06/16*lj
While traveling north bound on the maine turnpike at mm 34 I experienced a loss of power. I was in the left lane with heavy traffic. I made my way safely to the right hand breakdown lane. I noticed white smoke coming from under the hood. I heard a popping sound. After I stopped, the engine was still running, but smoke was coming from under the hood and starting to enter the cab on the right side. I shut the engine off and but on my emergency flashers. Traffic was very heavy. I exited the cab and looked under the hood. There was no fire, but I could smell diesel fuel. The truck has the 6.7 liter ford diesel. I noticed fuel leaking onto the frame on the right side behind the front tire. I called ford roadside assistance and was towed to the ford dealer in portsmouth, nh where I bought the truck. When I got home I did some research online and found out the hold down clamp for the fuel injectors had been replaced by a new part number. These crack and can allow the injector to blow out of the cylinder head. They spray fuel in the engine compartment after exiting the head. Ford has issued a tsb 12-3-4 on the matter. Others have experienced this problem. Why has this not been recalled is beyond me.I was surprised I did not have a fire! Ford will only replace the affected part, not all 8. I have opened a case with ford to have all 8 replaced. At this point in time the part is back ordered. The dealer did locate 1 and will be installing it tomorrow. I assume this is a redesigned part.
We were travelling 65 MPH on the 91 freeway toll road when my left rear tire tread completely separated from the casing causing my vehicle to swerve and jump and causing significant damage to my vehicle, including damaging the fuel fill line. Fortunately there was no fuel leakage. The tire did not deflate so there was no puncture or other externally caused damage to the tire or vehicle. I took the tire to a bf goodrich dealer on 10/19/14 for inspection, the tire was still fully inflated. The dealer deflated the tire out of safety concerns. Had this been a front tire the potential for damage and injury would have significantly increased. The tire was purchased in july 2012 and was just over 2 years old. Tire dot# is bfw8 0211 0712.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, white smoke started to emit from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, the contact discovered fuel leaking from the engine area. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel lines below the engine turbo had ruptured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that an object from the road pierced the lower fuel pump cover. The vehicle was repaired. The contact expressed concerns over the fuel pump being positioned out in the open. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 17,500. Updated 11/18/11*lj the dealer informed the consumer the damage to the lower fuel pump cover was caused by something flying off the road and hitting it. The cover was damaged on the driver's side, so fuel was leaking all over the frame and running boards. Updated 02/27/12
1995 ford 1 ton gas tank dropped out because of rusty straps leaked gas, no fire but an expensive cleanup, epa cleanup, fire dept response and towing.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity." during a 30 MPH frontal impact into a rigid barrier, the fuel tank can move forward and contact a frame cross member, potentially causing damage to the fuel delivery module which can result in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- Fuel spillage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a bracket on the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on may 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 08V191000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: f-super duty crew cab pickup trucks (f-350 short wheelbase trucks equipped with a 6 3/4' pickup box and dual rear wheels) were built after a change was implemented to delete a clamp, and later a bracket that provided a ground for the fuel filler pipe. The pickup box may not have been properly grounded.
- Risk
- Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge could result during fuel fill up, potentially leading to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fuel filler pipe ground. Owner notification began march 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V106000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the fuel system can wear out during the life of the vehicle. If the fuel pressure regulator malfunctions, it can cause high fuel system pressure, which damages the fuel pump check valve. This allows fuel to be transferred from one tank to the other, possibly overfilling the non-operating tank, resulting in fuel overflow past the filler cap.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have a stainless steel fuel pressure regulator installed. Owner notification began july 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332. (see previous the federal safety agency recall 93v‑125/ford recall 93s68).
Recall number 00V424000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." in a 30 MPH frontal barrier crash test, a fuel tank vapor recovery valve separated internally. During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a stop plate assembly on the vehicle frame to prevent recovery valve contact with a frame crossmember during the impact sequence.
Recall number 99V311000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel tank front strap isolator may not be properly positioned which could result in the strap cutting the tank during a 30 MPH front barrier test, resulting in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- During the subsequent static rollover test, fuel spillage exceeded the specified rate, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reposition the front strap isolator.
Recall number 99V219000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 6" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through june 4, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." contact between the fuel tank and a fuel tank locator bracket during a front barrier impact test resulted in a cut in the tank, resulting in fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank locator bracket with a similar bracket whose design has been revised to incorporate more rounded surfaces where contact with the tank occurs.
Recall number 99V093002 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 6" and 8" beds manufactured from january 5, 1998 through march 21, 1999, do not not fully satisfy the post crash test static rollover requirements of fmvss no. 301, "fuel system integrity." six attachment bolts (m12 bolts) may have been damaged during the 30 MPH front barrier test allowing the bolts to shift or become detached, resulting in fuel spillage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will augment the box-to-chassis attachment by installing box-to-chassis retaining cables.
Recall number 99V093001 · Recall details
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
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The model years with the most reports are 1992 (3 complaints), 1995 (3 complaints) and 1997 (3 complaints).
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