Table 1 shows two common other fuel system related problems of the 1998 Ford E-150.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Filling/charging problems |
The contact owns a 1998 Ford E-150. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel spewed out of the filler neck and onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The technician diagnosed that the fuel tank failed due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,750.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford E-150. While the contact was filling up the fuel tank with fuel, the fuel leaked out. The service engine warning indicator illuminated, indicating a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the midship fuel tank developed a crack where it contacted the frame cross member and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 01v114000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was made of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.