Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01I008000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/22/1989 to 08/24/1993 | I | 1556221 | 07/09/2001 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/19/2001 | 07/19/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1990-1993 ford f-series vehicles equipped with dual fuel tanks and 4.9, 5.0,5.8, or 7.5 liter gasoline fueled engines. some vehicles can experience a cross tank fuel flow condition due to a damaged check valve in the fuel pump/sender assembly. fuel may be supplied from one tank and some or all of the unused fuel may be returned to the other tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should this occur, the capacity of the receiving tank may be exceeded and fuel may overflow from the filler cap. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford is extending the warranty for potential fuel cross-flow to 12 years of service or 150,000 miles from the vehicle's warranty start date, whichever occurs first. this cover will automatically transfer to subsequent owners at no charge. if a vehicle already has more than 150,000 miles, this overage will last until december 31, 2001. if the vehicle is experiencing a fuel cross-flow condition, dealers will repair the condition free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ford has decided to conduct an extended coverage program to extend the warranty coverage for potential fuel cross flow problems. owners can contact ford at1-866-436-7332, concerning this program. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V125000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 1131000 | 10/28/1993 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/02/1993 | 07/27/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: light trucks and chassis cabs with gasoline engines anddual fuel tanks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not corrected within a reasonable time without chargeor the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance,please contact ford's customer assistance center, 300 renaissance center,p.o. box 43360, detroit, mi 48243. also contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| RQ98008 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/29/1998 | 11/04/1999 | FORD F-SERIES DUAL FUEL TANK LEAKAGE | 93V125000 | |
| These vehicles can experience fuel transfer from one tank to the other due to a malfunctioning fuel pump.from the information gathered to date, it appears that there can be multiple causes and/or a combination of causes for fuel cross flow and that the recall remedy may be inadequate.further investigation is needed.this investigation is upgraded to ea99-032.click on document search button for additional information. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 11/05/2009 | 95000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1991 ford f-150. while driving at an unknown speed he began to notice fuel was leaking from his vehicle. the failure began to recur intermittently so he contacted the manufacturer. he was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 01i008000, fuel system, gasoline. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. sm. | |||
| 161000 | 1 | ||
| After the fuel tank was filled and the consumer drove for a short for a short period of time fuel started to leak through the front tank and out the filler neck. *nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 110000 | ||
| The fuel tank straps on my 1991 ford f-150 have rusted and caused my fuel tanks to leak gasoline. | |||
| 11/02/2010 | 89429 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1991 ford f150 . the contact state while driving less than 1 mph there was a strong gasoline fuel odor. the contact then pulled over and noticed that there was gasoline fuel leaking from the fuel cap. the dealer was informed about the failure and they stated that they couldn't check the vin due to the system being outdated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 89429 and the current mileage was 89430.cv | |||
| 03/07/2009 | 170000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford f-150. the vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank. the contact observed fuel leakage in the second fuel tank spilling fuel into the first fuel tank and causing an excessive overflow. there were two recalls under nhtsa campaign id numbers 01i008000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). the vin was excluded from the safety recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact had concern of the potential safety hazard. the failure mileage was 170,000. the current mileage was 182,000. | |||
| 08/01/2008 | 70000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford f150 4x4 xlt 300. the vehicle has dual tanks and can travel approximately 100 miles on one tank. when switching to the other tank, the vehicle could only travel approximately 20 miles before running out of fuel. through research, the contact discovered that the check valve within the fuel pump assembly caused 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 was exceeded. ford stated that nhtsa campaign id number 93v125000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) was void and the contact would be liable for the recall repairs after ten years. ford also stated that the recall repairs were already completed. the contact stated that if the repairs were done, the failure would not be present. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 74,561. | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Recall 93v125000. my 1991 ford f150 is experiencing the problem this recall addressed. i called the ford 800# and they could not and would not tell me if my vehicle had this recall performed on it, to contact a dealer. i contacted a dealer who said they could not tell me either. i have owned the vehicle its entire life. local ford dealer, gwinnett place ford. this safety related recall involves spillage of gasoline on our roads/environments, much less a safety issue causing an explosion and/or death. i can not get any help from ford corporate or local ford dealer. *tr | |||
| 07/23/2007 | 69362 | 2 | |
| 1991 ford f150 pick up with fuel tank systems problems. customer states that a recall was done in 1994 for the fuel tank delivery system and now it is gone bad again and he wants to be reimbursed for the repairs done**cc *jb | |||
| 07/12/2005 | 137000 | 1 | 12/15/1995 |
| Dt: had a problem with the vehicle and took it to the local mechanic that said there was a recall. contacted ford, and they said the recall expired at 150,000 or 12 years. the fuel was running through the engine. the vehicle would not start. there was a defective check value. driving down the road and the vehicle just quit. this happened on july 12, 2005. *ak the fuel pump system drained the front tank to the rear causing spillage of fuel. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1991 ford f150 xlt having problems with fuel spilling out of the tank while driving due to faulty external check valves.*mr the dealer also found evidence of seepage from the tank being pressurized to the rear fuel pump supply pressure. they blame that problem on faulty external check valves which were installed for a recall a few years ago to fix internal tank check valves. *nm | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that when he takes the cap off of his rear gas tank, the fuel spills all over. he states that there is a recall mentioning this malfunction. this is recall #01100800. he states that he is constantly smelling gas fumes. *nm | |||
| 08/15/2003 | 100000 | 1 | |
| The fuel valve malfunctioned. recall 01i008000 was issued, however, this vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *ak the fuel only pumped from the rear. *sc *jb | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 1 | ||
| I have a 1991 ford f-150 truck with the paint peeling, i was told there was a recall on them, just last year, or the year before? the dealership here will not give me the time of day, i also found out out about about some fuel tank problems! *la | |||
| 08/06/1997 | 1 | 08/17/1991 | |
| Possible fuel system failure resulted in fire to come upm from between the cab and the bed of the truck. nlm | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel overflowed from front to rear tank/spilled out of tank after recall repairs. *dh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 08/23/2001 | 200000 | 4 | |
| While driving at any speed the pump on vehicles with duel fuel tanks malfunctions. the problem is the fuel cross flow pump. when the pump kicks in, and both fuel tanks are full, this will send the fuel inside of the cab of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/07/2001 | 2 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Fuel line between tank and engine ruptured. dealer (jerry duncan ford, harriman tn) performing repair said plastic line melted. fuel poured down on exhaust system creating fire hazzard. sudden loss of fuel to engine caused immediate loss of power.*ak | |||
| 05/21/2001 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1996 | 3 | 09/01/1991 | |
| Vehicle has a 116 wheel base short bed w/ dual gas tanks. fuel line which was plastic and located too closely to muffler, melted under hot conditions and sprayed gas all over highway. consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the fuel line estz9291ah and coupling n8034341s. this is commom on 1991 and 1992 models. consumer stated that passenger was injured trying to exit vehicle. *ak consumer feels that the tank needs a heat shield to protect it from muffler heat. *slc | |||
| 04/01/1993 | |||
| Fuel expelled from front tank fuel line;tank would not accept fuel after dealer repairs. *ak | |||
| 11/13/1996 | 6 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Fuel leakage - after recall was performed apx. two times per year fuel would cross flow between tanks - 3 fuel pump , one tank, pressure relief valve, fuel line valves replaced - check valves that were installed as part of recall removed as being part of problem with excessive tank pressure - manufacturer has over 50 pages of technical bulletins related to fuel line + pump problems. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 1 | |||
| A check valve in the front fuel tank has gone bad sending the fuel to the second tank, resulting in fuel spillage. a recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model. however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak after recall 93s68 was done, fuel was still going from a rear fuel tank to front tanks over flowing a front tank. consumer contacts the dealer and told front fuel pump was the cause . dealer is not willing to fix it. *yh | |||
| 10/01/1990 | |||
| There's a recall ,malfunctioning check valve within fuel pump ass. fuel spillage on truck lindquist ford 3950 middle rd. bettendorf ia. ph.319-449-9001 charged 823.20 like to recieve the money back on this recall they replaced 1 f4tz*9a407*p 1 f4tz*9a407*r pump&bracket ass.- fuel each 268.30 labor amount 240.00 parts 536.60 tax 46.60 total 823.20 can you please help me recieve this money back to me . *ak | |||
| 02/08/1999 | 1 | ||
| Recall notice not recieved about dual fuel pump malfunctioning which caused unused fuel from one tank to go to second tank causing capacity of second tank to be exceeded and to overflow. (campaign # 93s68) | |||
| 10/24/1998 | 1 | ||
| Both front and rear fuel pumps and senders failed causing gas leakage. | |||
| Fuel pump pumps gas from the front gas tank to the rear gas tank and fuel leaks out of the rear tank filler. problem was previously addressed in recall 93v125, which the owner took advantage of, however the problem is occuring again. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 3 | ||
| Fuel spillage problem; the fuel will run from one tank to another and dip out of the fueling spout. even when using one tank the problem still exists. the fuel pump has been replacedd twice, once in 1993(under warranty) and once 1995. the fuel pump needs replacing a third time. *ak | |||
| Owner had recall repair work done on fuel pressure regulator in 1994, vehicle is still having same problem, fuel is flowing from one tank to another, causing fuel spillage. recall #93v125000. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1996 | |||
| After cleaning vehicle noticed there was a burnt terminal, removed sending unit and noticed wire burned. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1994 | |||
| Recall related, 93v125, mulfunctioning of the check valve sending unit, fuel pump would not switch the fuel over to the second tank. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1995 | 2 | ||
| Fuel pumps in tanks are defective, pontential for fuel spillage. tt | |||
| 09/11/1994 | |||
| Noise in gas tank dealership diagnosis: electronic fuel pump. tt | |||
| 11/11/1994 | |||
| Malfuctioning check valve within the fuel pump. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/21/1999 | 1 | 09/01/1991 | |
| While traveling on highway noticed fuel leaking from fuel line. dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| While traveling on highway noticed fuel leaking from fule line. dlr has been notified. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1992 | |||
| Replaced fuel filter. | |||
| 09/17/1995 | |||
| Recall related, 93v125000, fuel tank leak, replace check valve, replace the fuel regulator. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 03/28/1995 | |||
| Fuel injection failure. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 08/12/1992 | |||
| 8 fuel injectors replaced due to engine missing. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 135000 | 5 | 03/14/2001 |
| I own a 1991 f150 pickup. something is happining with fuel tanks. its like fuel from the front tank is being transfered to the back tank, resulting in overflowing fuel from the back. i think the mfg. should repair the problem as it is a bad safetly issue. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
| 01/19/2006 | 98000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the fuel pump is causing the unused fuel from one tank to return to the secondary tank causing spillage. there is a nhtsa recall, # 93v125000, regarding the fuel system tank assembly. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle was taken to the local dealership for repairs. | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 90000 | 6 | 05/01/2000 |
| Consumer complained about the fuel gauge system registering a quarter tank of fuel, when in reality, vehicle had no fuel and stopped runing. the dealer was not notified at this time.*ak consumer stated the dual fuel tank failed. *tt | |||
| 12/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| There were two dual tanks on the truck. while driving or parking the front fuel tank pumped fuel into the rear tank. this caused an overflow of gasoline from the filler neck onto the ground. consumer was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that this vehicle was too old and recall 93v12500 for fuel tank assembly has expired. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Vehicle has dual tank and dual fuel pumps. one is pumping fuel into fuel pump two and there is an overflow. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| Vehicle was sitting in driveway on hot day and noticed gas spilling out onto the ground. put vehicle in the shade. contacted dealer. consumer was driving on one tank, and after 50 to 60 miles switched over to the other tank. *ak | |||
| 11/01/1999 | |||
| Rear tank appears to leak at the seam whenever tank is half full or more. dealer was not contacted at this time. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2000 | |||
| Just filled vehicle's fuel tanks. was driving vehicle on highway & noticed fuel was leaking out of fuel tanks. pulled vehicle over & checked fuel tanks. noticed one tank was emptying into other fuel tank , causing an overflow. *ak | |||
| While refueling first gas tank the second tank was overfilling, causing fuel to leak. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/19/1999 | 01/01/1991 | ||
| Ea990032, dual fuel tank crossflow /leakage; the rear fuel tank leaks at the seam when the tank is half full or more. customer service was called about the problem. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1999 | |||
| When the gas tanks is full front tank overflows the rear tank, causing the fuel to run out down the side of the truck. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1999 | 2 | 09/26/1991 | |
| Vehicle has dual tank that has rusted through and is leaking fuel at the seams. repairs have been made at the expense of the consumer. dealer has been contacted, and ford denies existence of any faulty components. consumer believes there should be a recall. *ak *ml | |||
| The fuel from one of the dual fuel tanks has started to leak out of the vehicle and could cause a fire . dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1999 | |||
| When both fuel tanks are filled the unburned fuel returns to the the tank not in use, causing overflow. the manufacturer has been notified about the problem. the problem has not been corrected. supposedly a recall repair was done in 1994 without out consumers knowledge. this correction did not resolve problem. ford refuses to do anything further to address problem and claim they have done all they have to do. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1998 | 1 | ||
| The fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused from one tank to the other tank. everytime one tank gets fulled up the other tank exceeds it. causing a fuel spillage, contacted manufacturer, but they could'nt help. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 3 | ||
| Fuel spillage problem; the fuel will run from one tank to another and dip out of the fueling spout. even when using one tank the problem still exists. the fuel pump has been replacedd twice, once in 1993(under warranty) and once 1995. the fuel pump needs replacing a third time. *ak | |||
| 06/09/1997 | |||
| The truck has dual fuel tanks and they will not pump the gas into the vehicle and the burn out quite often. *ak | |||
| While driving the fuel in the rear tank will transfer over to front tank which causes the fuel to leak when the vehicle is in park. dealer has replaced both front and rear fuel pumps which did not remedy the problem. please add futher details. *ak | |||
| 10/04/1996 | 1 | 07/15/1991 | |
| When both tanks are full, fuel spills out of rear tank into front tank. | |||
| 10/04/1996 | 2 | 07/15/1991 | |
| When both tanks are full fuel spills out of rear tank, possibly fuel exits front tank and enters rear. *ak consumer states this happens when front tank is being used.*jb | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Fuel leakage from one tank to another, dealer said his vehicle is not under the recall 93v125000. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK - SELECTOR DEVICES | |||
| 10/26/2006 | 107000 | 1 | 09/09/1998 |
| F150 ford fuel tank valves transferred front tank fuel to rear tank making rear tank overflow. city truck stopped me to tell me that gas was pouring all over the street. *jb | |||
| Fuel check valve is causing vehicle to leak gas. also, after first tank is switched off to second tank gauge malfuncitions. there is always a gas drip or puddle beneath the vehicle. dealer was informed. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Nhtsa recall 001i008000/ manufacturer's recall 93s68 concerning fuel cross flow.dealership will not repair vehicle the way recall indicated. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| A portion of unused fuel in one tank is being returned to second tank, causing fuel spillage. a recall has been issued on vehicle's make and model . however, this vehicle is not included due to vin. *ak | |||
| Vehicle not included in recall 93v125000. a malfunctioning check valve allows a portion of unused fuel to return to front tank, causing fuel leakage. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Consumer received recall notice for fuel leak in dual fuel tank system. also, smelled gas fumes in cab of vehicle. please provide any additional information.*ak | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 1 | ||
| Ea99032, recall 93v12500 repairs were possibly performed in jan 16,2001 at gorno ford, but consumer still experiences gas flow from rear tank to front tank. *ak *slc | |||
| 02/24/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| After filling up tank and starting vehicle pressure pushes gas into other tank ,and forces it out through intake nozzle. consumer was having same problem as recall for dual fuel tank. *ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| A malfunctioning check valve allows fuel from one tank to transfer fuel to second tank, resutling in fuel leakage. vehicle was included in recall 93v125000. *ak consumer contaced manufacturer who stated that since they had complied with the recall, their responsibility for faulty parts was complete, consumer states that the vehicle should not have to have a third fix with less than 50000 miles. *slc | |||
| 02/20/2001 | 1 | ||
| When both tanks are full and car is runing rear tank fuel pumps into front tank, causing it to overflow. *ak consumer states pressure valve is no longer operative. *jb | |||
| 01/05/2001 | |||
| Fuel tank leaks when both tanks are filled. a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model,; however, this vehicle was not included due to vin.*ak | |||
| 10/15/2000 | |||
| Recall 93v125 000/fuel tank auxillary selector and switch: a portion of unused fuel from one tank to be returned to second tank. when this occurred second tank exceeded, causing fuel spillages. spilling could result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. consumer received a recall print out from his independent repair shop, and took it to a dealer who informed him to call manufacturer. , manufacturer notified consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 1 | 07/31/1993 | ||
| Has duel fuel tanks, and can smell gas. return fuel goes to center tank & not into rear tank, then would overflow. would happen even when vehicle is parked.*ak *slc | |||
| 11/20/2000 | |||
| Received recall 93v125000. contacted dealer. took vehicle for repairs of fuel tank assembly. truck was brought used. informed by mechanic repairs already done. remedy for fuel tank failed 5 years later after previous owner had it done. dealer refused to repair 2nd time for free. spillage from one tank into other tank was causing an overflow on highway. *ak | |||
| 09/30/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1998 | |
| Recall 93v125000. a portion of unused fuel from one tank is being returned to second tank, causing second tank to exceed the capacity, resulting in fuel spillage. manufacturer has been notified, and informed comsumer that vehicle is included under the recall; however, recall has expired.*ak recall on fuel tank previously fixed in 1993 broke in 2000 dealer not willing to fix it. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| A malfunctioning check valve allows a portion of unused fuel to transfer to the second tank ,causing fuel spillage. vehicle not included in recall 93v125000. *ak the rear tank drains the fuel into the front tank, and then it spills out onto the ground. *yh | |||
| A protion from of unused fuel from one tank is returning to the second tank, causing fuel spillage. a recall has been issued on vehicle make and model; hoiwever, this vehicle was not included due to vin. manufacturer will be notified.*ak | |||
| Vehicle was taken in to be repaired under the recall #93v125000/ manufacturer's recall 93s68. however, recall was for the overflow of the dual fuel tanks. when consumer picked vehicle up, problem was still present. the dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2000 | |||
| Ea 99 032: dual fuel tank crossflow leakage, and 93v125000/fuel tank assembly: a portion of the unused fuel from one tank is returned to second tank. when this occurs, the second tank exceeds its limits, causing fuel spillage. spill can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2000 | |||
| If first fuel tank is not empty, and switching from one tank to the other, it will draw fuel from the second tank and overflow the 1st tank, causing fuel spillage. contacted dealer. consumer was advised that this vehicle was not covered under the recall, and advised consumer to call ford customer service. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| A check valve in the front fuel tank has gone bad sending the fuel to the second tank, resulting in fuel spillage. a recall has been issued on the vehicle's make and model. however, this vehicle is not included in the recall due to vin. *ak after recall 93s68 was done, fuel was still going from a rear fuel tank to front tanks over flowing a front tank. consumer contacts the dealer and told front fuel pump was the cause . dealer is not willing to fix it. *yh | |||
| 11/13/1996 | 6 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Fuel leakage - after recall was performed apx. two times per year fuel would cross flow between tanks - 3 fuel pump , one tank, pressure relief valve, fuel line valves replaced - check valves that were installed as part of recall removed as being part of problem with excessive tank pressure - manufacturer has over 50 pages of technical bulletins related to fuel line + pump problems. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| After filling the gas tanks the front tank will leak gas out on to the garage floor. this causes fume which are dangerous. the local ford dealer says there is no recall on this situation. our local newspaper the star telegram of ft. worth ran an article concerning this problem several weeks back. as i recall it stated that ford had recalled some 1990 to 1993 ford pickups with the dual tanks for this problem. i am trying to locate the article and will inform you if i am able to find it. i was going to have this repaired the ford dealer payton wright says that there is no recall on it and that it will cost over $1,000.00 to repair it. it is my belief that this is a manufacturing defect and should be corrected by ford motor company. i will have to have it repaired as it cold very easily cause a fire. *ak | |||
| 09/20/1999 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| Truck has dual fuel tanks and unused fuel from selected tank is pumped to unselected tank which has resulted in gasoline spillage to ground. two ford dealers have checked the vehicle identification number (vin) against their database and say that this vehicle is not on their recall list and that repair cost may even run as high as $350.00. *ak | |||
| 09/23/1999 | |||
| Recall 93v125000 fuel: fuel tank assembly: while driving down the highway fuel was squirting from the fuel tank. the fuel pump on the rear gas tank was and the front pump line was disconnected by a mechanic. in december of 1993 the truck was serviced under recall for this problem. *ak | |||
| When putting fuel into one of the tanks the fuel is running out and into the other tank, and spills down on the side of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 03/25/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Auxilliary fuel tank check valve malfunctioned, causing rear tank to overflow at filler cap. *ak | |||
| 10/21/1998 | |||
| Recall # 93v125000, fuel tank assembly; even though recall work was performed, consumer continues to experience problem with fuel flowing from one tank to the other ,causing overflow. dealer was notified about the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 3 | ||
| Fuel tank: recall number 96v071000. there is a malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly, causing a portion of unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the auxiliary tank, causing an overfill condition in the second tank, resulting in fuel leakage. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer states recall work was corrected in feb of 95. problem still occurs. *slc | |||
| Recall 93v125; vehicle has been repaired under recall. fuel pump assembly causes fuel frome one tank to be returned to the second tank, causing fuel spillage. dealer has been notified and will repair vehicle at owner's expense. *ak *tt | |||
| 05/12/1998 | |||
| Received recall notice a year ago and finally got the truck fixed. however, the truck is still pumping gas on the highway from one tank to the other. the dealer did not fix the truck because the tank is still spilling gas, and the gas is still going to the other tank. recall fuel tank (93v-125000). *ak | |||
| 10/30/1997 | 3 | ||
| Fuel would go in from one tank to another tank. then the fuel would overflow the rear tank & spill or it would overflow the front tank & spill. *ak | |||
| 10/25/1997 | |||
| Due to a malfunctioning check valve portion of unused fuel is returning to the second tank, resulting in the tank exceeding the limit, causing fuel leaking from the second tank. *ak | |||
| 10/07/1997 | |||
| Consumer states that truck was repaired for the recall on the fuel tank assembly. owner is experiencing problems with the fuel tank. the unused fuel from one tank goes into the second tank. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| Malfunctioning check valve within fuel pump causes a portion of unused fuel from one tank to be returned to second tank, causing fuel in second tank to exceed its limit, resulting in fuel spillage prior to/after recall repairs (93v-125). *ak | |||
| 07/20/1997 | |||
| The truck was under recall for the the fuel tank check valves. now the new check valves are allowing fuel to continue to go into the front tank. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | 05/19/1994 | |
| Fuel tank valve defective, causing gasoline from front tank to spill into the rear tank. | |||
| 01/30/1997 | 0 | ||
| After the recall work was done a loud roaring sound started whenever switching to the front tank. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1993 | 4 | 02/21/1991 | |
| Front tank overflows into rear tank. | |||
| 12/05/1995 | |||
| Dual fuel tank system failure, there is an overflow of fuel from one tank to the other. tt | |||
| 08/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Fuel transfer continues after recall repairs (93v-125). *ak | |||
| 01/20/1995 | |||
| When both tanks are full, when rear tank is used, front tank spills. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/10/2007 | 200000 | 1 | |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 1991 ford f150 purchased march 2007. the vehicle had dual fuel storage tanks that began leaking. the contact was advised that fuel was leaking from the vehicle and then noticed that it had leaked onto the driveway. although there was a recall on the vehicle nhtsa campaign number 93v125000) the vin was not included in the recall. the failure and current mileages were less than 200,000. updated 12-15-08 *bf gas fill up front tank from the rear tank and over flows out of the filler neck of the front tank. updated 12/17/08. *jb | |||
| 08/20/2008 | 105000 | 1 | |
| Recall 93v125000. my 1991 ford f150 is experiencing the problem this recall addressed. i called the ford 800# and they could not and would not tell me if my vehicle had this recall performed on it, to contact a dealer. i contacted a dealer who said they could not tell me either. i have owned the vehicle its entire life. local ford dealer, gwinnett place ford. this safety related recall involves spillage of gasoline on our roads/environments, much less a safety issue causing an explosion and/or death. i can not get any help from ford corporate or local ford dealer. *tr | |||
| 01/14/2007 | 110629 | 1 | 09/09/1991 |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford f150. the contact called regarding recall # 93v125000. the vehicle was mixing gasoline in the other valve. the contact stated that the situation was messy and hazardous. the current and failure mileage were 110629.*ak the customer states this vehicle has dual tanks while operating the vehicle gas may spill out of the rear gas tank due to close off valve to rear gas tank not stopping gas from front tank going into rear tank. update 4/9 *tr | |||
| 04/19/2005 | 152299 | 1 | |
| 1991 ford f150 developed problems with the fuel tank leaking.*mr fuel in the tank was leaking into the front tank causing the front tank to overflow. the manufacturer indicated there was a recall on this part but the consumer stated he never received a recall notice. the recall was only good for up to 150000 mile and the consumer's vehicle had 152299. the consumer feels there shouldn't be a limit on safety issues. *nm | |||
| 04/09/2005 | 68200 | 1 | 05/27/2000 |
| Saturday afternoon, about 8 gallons of gasoline sprayed out of my ford 1991 f150 xlt (vin 1ftef14n5mpa88900)while driving about 15 miles. the ford dealer also found evidence of seepage from the front fuel tank being pressurized to rear fuel pump supply pressure and blames the problem on faulty external check valves which were installed on a recall a few years ago to fix faulty internal tank check valves. since the recall was supposed to fix this problem, and i am only writing this by the grace of god as there was no source of ignition, how can this issue be addressed before someone is killed????*ak | |||
| 09/12/2003 | 180000 | 1 | |
| While driving the front tank emptied into the rear tank without warning and caused the fuel to leak out. the fuel pump valve was the malfunctioning part of the check valve to the fuel pump assembly. dealer is aware of the problem. *ph *ts *nlm | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer states vehicle stalled twice and is also having difficulty with dealer performing corrective work covered under safety recall 93s68 relating to the fuel tank. the dealer would not perform the work on the grounds that the manufacturer would not pay for the work. consumer and nhtsa have notified manufacturer. *tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall 93v125000, fuel tank assembly was serviced by ford dealership, however problem has not been corrected, in fact problem has gotten worse. dealer stated that was all they could do for this vehicle. *ak *yh | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 1 | ||
| Ea99032, recall 93v12500 repairs were possibly performed in jan 16,2001 at gorno ford, but consumer still experiences gas flow from rear tank to front tank. *ak *slc | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| A malfunctioning check valve allows fuel from one tank to transfer fuel to second tank, resutling in fuel leakage. vehicle was included in recall 93v125000. *ak consumer contaced manufacturer who stated that since they had complied with the recall, their responsibility for faulty parts was complete, consumer states that the vehicle should not have to have a third fix with less than 50000 miles. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Two fuel tanks got corroded which did cause a fuel leakage and cause a fire. *ak | |||
| 2 | 10/01/1991 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 08/23/2000 | |||
| Owner was having trouble with fuel flowing from one tank to another & overflowing onto the ground. brought vehicle in 10/10/95. spoke to dealership & was informed that manufacturer indicated that vehicle was repaired in 1996. owner has not taken vehicle for repairs of fuel tank. took to dealer & service manager checked fuel tanks & did not find any visible signs of repairs. recall campaign #93v125000.*ak | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer in reference to nhtsa recall 93v125000/ manufacturer's recall 93s68. dealer refused to correct recall problem stated recall work was previously corrected. consumer noted vehicle was never taken to the dealer for recall problem. please provide any further details.*ak | |||
| 08/24/2000 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| The truck had been sitting two weeks,today notice a fuel dripping ( constant drip action) from front fuel tank. called a dealer but was unable to assist over the phone. | |||
| 07/25/2000 | 1 | ||
| Fuel spills while filling up tank, a mechanic stated that the valve for 2 gas tanks were not working, the gas from the front tank is going to the back tank and gas from the back tank to the front, causing it to spill, there is a recall regarding this 93v125, however ford stated to consumer that it was not their problem. *slc | |||
| Recall 93v125 000/ fuel tank assembly. dealer has repaired vehicle under the recall. however, the remedy has failed. *ak | |||
| 1 | 10/28/1996 | ||
| Fuel tank leaking a seam where welded together. *mjs | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 93v125000/ fuel tank assembly. dealer stated parts were not available and refused to correct the problem, consumer noted fuell was leaking. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| Consumer is the third owner of vehicle who stated that recall 93v125000 repairs was never preformed. dealer refused to correct problem without charge. claimed that part was put in. that would mean the part was changed 4 times. *ak | |||
| 03/12/1996 | 2 | 09/25/1991 | |
| At first, rear tank started to leak. then, front tank started to leak. consumer talked to dealer, and they said since the warranty was up there was nothing they could do. consumer said front tank behind driver's seat was still leaking. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Both dual gas tanks needed to be replaced due to leaks in the seams. mjs | |||
| 01/08/1998 | 1 | ||
| The check valve within the fuel tank/pump assembly malfunctioned and pumped gasoline from the rear tank into the front tank causing an overflow prior to recall. (93v-125) | |||
| 08/12/1992 | |||
| Front fuel tank replaced due to a fuel leak. | |||
| 11/04/1998 | 11/04/1998 | ||
| The consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel tank assembly. fuel spills out of fuel tank, causing an odor and potential risk for a fire. the defects are described in recall number 93v125000 fuel tank assembly. the manufacturer has been contacted. this vehicle is not included in recall due to vin#, although it has the same problem. *ak *ml | |||
| 10/16/1998 | |||
| Due to the defective fuel tank, the fuel tank cracked, causing a fuel leak which if there is a source of ignition a fire may result. cause unknown. dealer replaced the fuel tank. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 08/07/1997 | 12/14/1991 | ||
| Recall # 93v125000, the fuel regulator was replaced under recall in aug of 94. owner is experiencing same probelm as stated in recall description. *ak | |||
| 07/08/1997 | |||
| Gas leaks out of the gas tank on his vehicle. there was a recall on this vehicle whick was repaired and the problem still exists. vehicle is with dealer being repaired. *ak | |||
| 02/18/1997 | 1 | 04/01/1991 | |
| Fuel tank corroded, causing leak. | |||
| 03/16/1997 | |||
| Owner said that he lost a lot of gas due to the tank not holding the gas. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 1 | 01/01/1996 | |
| Defective check valve caused rear fuel tank to spill over into front tank after recall repairs. | |||
| The fuel tank has rusted out and needs to be replaced . *ak | |||
| Fuel leakage still occurs after being repaired under the recall(dec. 19,1994). pleased describe details. *ak | |||
| 08/02/1996 | 1 | ||
| Caught fire under the truck because of fuel leakage in the gas tank. *ak consumer states fuel came out of the fill spot on the truck and caught fire. *slc | |||
| Purchased truck used, the fuel tank is leaking. please describe. *ak | |||
| 03/27/1996 | |||
| Dealer made repairs for recall 93v125000 but problem is still there as the fuel tank overflowes. *ak | |||
| Ford mfg., will not assist in recall for dual tanks pumping excessive fuel. fuel leaks constantly w/tanks modified (93v-125). please describe details. *ak | |||
| 03/04/1996 | 2 | ||
| Had fuel tank assembly recall work done, fuel still squirts out of tanks. *ak consumer states fuel leaked out of top tank that vehiclefollowing put on windshield wipers, vehicle was recalled for replacement of fule valves and fuel regulator was told by local dealer that reuulator was replaced and added two additional valvesin the fuel line, consumer states they did not replace the teo valves, fuel pump as they said ran the vehicle and it did not leak consumer was told if it did it was the valves in the fuel pump which are not on the recall list.*jb | |||
| 03/04/1996 | |||
| Had fuel tank assembly recall work done, fuel still squirts out of tanks. *ak | |||
| 10/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Fuel pump malfunctioned prior to recall (93v-125). | |||
| 10/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank leaks recall #93v125000. tt the tank rusted at the top leaking fuel when full. it was a fire hazard. the recall did not apply to this vehicle. *yh | |||
| 03/31/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank fire after recall (93v-125). *skd | |||
| 09/17/1995 | |||
| Recall related, 93v125000, fuel tank leak, replace check valve, replace the fuel regulator. tt | |||
| 09/13/1995 | 1 | 02/28/1991 | |
| Fuel tank split, causing gasoline to spill. tt *slc | |||
| 09/16/1995 | |||
| Front gas tank pumps fuel into rear tank; overfills; gas spills onto ground; fire hazard. tt | |||
| 06/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel assembly failed, resulting in a fuel leak prior to/after recall repairs (93v-125). *ak | |||
| Experiences check valve malfunction, when fuel is pumped from one tank to another causing fuel to be forced out of fuel filler neck pipe, result fuel expulsion. | |||
| 02/20/1995 | |||
| Recall related, in for repair, 93v125000, fuel is still leaking out front tank. tt | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 01/17/2003 | 163152 | 2 | |
| The dealership sioux falls ford has refused to honor a recall for the fuel leakage. recall#93v125000 ph the consumer was sent a recall. the dealer stated that they had fixed the problem/recall. the vehicle would never run on the rear tank and gasoline was pouring out of the cap filler tube of the front tank. the dealer replaced the front tank fuel pump. the valves in both fuel pumps were bad. the dealer replaced the rear fuel pump and the front fuel pump assembly. scc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 10/24/1998 | 1 | ||
| Both front and rear fuel pumps and senders failed causing gas leakage. | |||
| 12/03/1991 | 1 | ||
| Fuel sender failed. | |||