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: the contact stated that there was gasoline spilling out of the filler neck of the rear fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer determined that the pump in the rear tank failed. The vehicle was not repaired at that time. There is a NHTSA recall # 93V125000, pertaining to the fuel tank assembly however the VIN was not included in the recall.
Leaking fuel tanks. Both of my fuel tanks leak on my 1995 Ford F150. This is not an isolated incident. I also have a 1992 F150 with the same problem. Ford has known about this problem. For years, yet has done nothing to correct the problem.
Consumer called complaining about fuel system problems.also stated that while standing in the vehicle and the vehicle was running with air conditioning on gasoline had leaked all over the floor. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they won't fix the vehicle because there was no recalls, and because the vehicle had no warranty. Consumer had replace the fuel tank three times so far.
I have a 1995 Ford F150 with duel fuel tanks. I drove home from work and found my truck flowing fuel out of the front tank filler after the truck was shut off. I researched quickly on line and found that there are many other people with 94-95 trucks that have had the same problem. Then I checked your internet site. The following are recall numbers for the same problem...except they are for the years of 1990-1993. 01I0080000, 93V125000, 00V424000. I went to my local Ford dealer that I bought the truck from in September of 2002. They said nothing could be done by them because there is no recall for my truck. I would like some answers...this is the exact same problem that they admitted to in the earlier vehichles! Ford needs to be held accountable for this problem. The service writer at the dealership said that they had seen this before in this year vehicle. I would like to know why Ford can get away with such an obvious safty issue. Should I fill both fuel tanks and park my truck in front of thier showroom door? please help me rectifiy this situation. Thank you for your time. Greg hanson
- Fargo, ND, USA
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Gas tank is rusted and leaking fuel. When consumer tries to fill vehiclee fuel it will just leak out. Contacted dealer, and the dealer is not willing to do anything.
Sensor in rear gas tank is bad. Gas leaks out of rear tank were screw in nozzle is located. This is causing a large puddle of gas under the truck. Consumer feels this is very dangerous.
After replacing the fuel pump in the front gas tank 2 years ago, the front gas tank began leaking and had to be replaced. Now, 2 years later, the rear gas tank has begun leaking and the gas leaks on to the exhaust pipe.
Previously reported front fuel tank leaking. Now rear fuel tank leaking. Both tanks leaking due to corrosion of tank and /or wearing against components.
This truck is only 5 years old and the fuel tanks are leaking already. When I talked to the dealer he told me to blame NY state dot using salt on the roads.
Rear fuel tank was leaking. Vehicle was taken to dealer and was requested to be repaired under extended warranty. Rep for warranty was called in and inspected fuel tank. Rep said it was not covered because tank had rusted. I quested service manager as to why a stainless steel fuel tank would rust out in four years and only 52360 miles as I have driven vehicles 200,000 miles and have never had a rusted tank. It was explained to me that there was a protective matting on the tank to protect from vibration and abration. The problem with the matting was that it would collect moisture and due to its location, does not have a chance to dry out completely. The service manager said they have had some problems with this, but not many. He di when this happened, I have since talked with several people who are familiar with. This appears to me to be a design problem of which Ford does not want to recognize or change. Is this because of their past problems with tank explosions? it may not be, but it seems to be a problem that could be easily taken care of. If not, they are looking for another potential saftey hazard. Or maybe they just want to take a chance and keep selling $500 replacement tanks every four or five years. I have every package you can buy on this truck, including rust proof and under coating. I appreciate any help or thoughts or information to the general public that you might provide on this dangerous problem.
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- Beaver Falls, PA, USA