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5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,357 miles

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1996 Ford F-150 fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1996 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #14

Nov 132011

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Gasoline is leaking out of the front fuel cap of my 1996 Ford F-150 truck. My truck has dual tanks. I consider this to be a very dangerous problem that could cause a fire or explosion. My research online found NHTSA campaign id number 91V146000. This is the problem my truck is having but it is not currently covered under this recall. I am writing this Sunday evening so I am waiting till morning to contact Ford and report this problem to them. The recall that I found called for replacement of the dual fuel tank selector valve on 1989 Ford F-150's. but since I am having the exact same defect and the effect of such an equipment failure is life threatening I believe the recall needs to be expanded to include all Ford vehicles that have dual fuel tanks.

- Saint Louis, MO, USA

problem #13

Jul 012005

F-150 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 1996 Ford F150. The contact stated the vehicle has a duel gasoline tank. When the back tank is selected it will pump gasoline to the engine, but it will also pump gasoline into the front tank and pressurize the gasoline, forcing it out of the filler neck and cap. When the vehicle is parked gasoline overflows onto the ground, and when driving the vehicle, the gasoline spills out along the highway. When the cap is removed from the tank, a larger amount of gasoline will spill out, and the gasoline is filled up to the filler neck. The consumer has to watch the amount of gasoline that is in the back tank to ensure that the overflow will not occur. The service dealer said that the check valve had to be replaced. The check valve prevented the gasoline from going from the back tank into the front tank. The manufacturer said they would not cover the cost for the repair. Updated 01/04/06.

- Lacrescent, MN, USA

problem #12

Sep 222004

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel leaks from the front tank vent cap down the vehicle side to the ground. Occurs regularly when both tanks are filled and rear tank is used first. Have to switch between tanks frequently to keep contents from overflowing. This is a known problem. Not enough people dead yet? recall it.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #11

Mar 102004

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 143,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Fuel is transfering to front tank when using rear tank causing fuel overflow onto ground and poor idling when front tank gets pressurized.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #10

Mar 012002

F-150

  • miles
When switching to front tank it started to build pressure, and gas pour out of rear tank filler spout.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #9

Feb 012002

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While fueling rear tank front tank started to overflow. Vehicle has not been taken to dealership.

- Bastrop, TX, USA

problem #8

Jan 062001

F-150

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When pumping fuel into one of dual fuel tanks, one tank overflows into another tank that's already full, causing a fuel spillage.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #7

Jan 252000

F-150

  • miles
Fuel from the rear tank flows into the front tank, through the fuel system.

- Nipomo, CA, USA

problem #6

Sep 072001

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
A portion of unused fuel from one tank is being returned to second tank, causing fuel leakage. Dealer has been notified.

- Lothian, MD, USA

problem #5

Dec 171999

F-150

  • miles
The truck is equipped with dual fuel tanks. When both tanks are filled and the rear tank is selected it pumps gas into the already full front tank, causing it to run out of the fuel cap down the side of the truck onto the ground. I feel this could easily cause a fire yet have been unable to get the Ford dealer to repair this problem. I have not been able to use the rear tank for over two years. Is this a common problem with dual tank Ford trucks?

- Deactur, TX, USA

problem #4

Jul 132001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

93 V 125 000/fuel tank assembly: A portion of unused fuel from one tank to be returned to second tank. When it occurred the second tank exceeded, causing fuel spillages. Spill can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. Dealer/manufacturer were notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall.

- Southington, OH, USA

problem #3

Feb 102001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Problem lies with back fuel tank; when it pumps fuel to front tank there is too much pressure, fuel drips to ground. Also had to replace cracked torque converter.

- Eden Prairie, MN, USA

problem #2

Mar 172000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
A malfunction within the check valve and fuel pump assembly causes a portion of unused fuel to transfer from one tank to the second tank, causing fuel leakage. Vehicle was not included in recall 93V125000/ fuel tank: Auxillary selector and switch.

- Brownsville, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 012000

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear tank was pumping fuel into the other tank, causing it to overflow and leak gas. Dealer has replaced fuel pump and check valves.

- North Port, FL, USA

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