Tank Assembly Problems of Ford Expedition

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap separated from the vehicle due to rusting of the sub frame area. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 260. 000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap became separated from the vehicle due to rusting of the sub frame area. The area that was attached to the strap to the secure the fuel tank was the affected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 260,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after dispensing fuel into the fuel tank to the half or full capacity, the fuel would overflow onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to both an authorized dealer and independent mechanic. The fuel tank hoses were cleaned and the failure continued to occur. The manufacturer was made aware of the faulty fuel tank. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000. Updated 06/03/11.

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1. Event: gasoline leaking onto pavement. 2. Ford dealer inspected and found a crack in the filler neck on top of the gasoline tank. I, nor a foreign object, have access to this area. Tank will leak gas onto pavement continuously until below crack level. If an igniter such as a cigarette or match or spark is near the flame, a fire will start on ground under the gas tank leading to the gas tank coated with gas resulting in a vehicle fire or explosion. 3. Ford dealer estimated replacement cost at $1,350. Ford dealer stated this is not a recall item and would not discuss the fact that this might be a defect in the injection molded gasoline tank. I then contacted Ford motor company customer care. Ford motor company customer care would not give me the name of the local Ford motor company representative (regional manager), a superior customer care rep to take my concern to a higher level and dismissed my concern that this was a safety defect issue. I was then informed that there was no further recourse and there was nothing else Ford motor company or my Ford dealer could do for my situation. Therefore, I have no further recourse except to submit my complaint. I cannot afford a replacement gas tank (tank is still installed on my vehicle).

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that his fuel tank was leaking and the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the fuel vapor recovery system was not operating properly. After testing the vehicle, the dealer discovered that the fuel tank was warped and fuel was leaking from the top. There is no recall on the fuel tank and the repair would cost $2,000. The contact was unsure whether or not he could repair the failure. The failure mileage was 78,253. Updated 12/02/08. Updated 12/03/08.

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: the contact stated a piece of tire rubber lying in the road punctured a hole in the fuel tank. The plastic fuel tank was located underneath the driver's side front and rear passenger seat. There was no cover to protect debris from hitting the tank. The dealership was notified. The plastic tank hangs below the frame about 3 to 4 inches. Updated 08/25/06.

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Fuel pump could not maintain proper fuel pressure. When it was replaced, dealership service dept. Discovered neck on fuel tank was warped where fuel pump connects to fuel tank. Evidence of fuel leak due to this problem was discovered.

The valve inside the gas tank that keeps the gasoline from evaportaing in the air broke. Contacted the dealer, and they said this part very rarley breaks and there were going to charge consumer to have it fixed.

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Consumer complained about fuel tank leaking fuel while driving 45 mph. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that the tank had a crack that was caused by the vehicle running over a rock.

I just purchased a new 2002 Ford Expedition from a local dealer and have just returned it for service. My problem is two-fold: first, the gas gauge registers on full for the first 200 or so miles and then works its way relatively quickly to the half full mark, where it there is only 3 or 4 gallons of gas left in the tank (Ford claims it holds 26 gallons). Secondly, trying to fill the tank with gas, as you would any other vehicle, is very frustrating and time consuming. Two or more vehicles will fuel up and leave before I can complete the task. When having an estimated 4 gallons left in the tank, upon refueling, the pump will stop between 11 and 12 gallons, and accept another 10 to 12 more gallons at 4 to 6 tenths at a time,. But get this, the tank will show full with only 12 gallons in it!! the selling/servicing dealer says this is normal. I say that's wrong, and it's unsafe. You never know when it's going to run out, or know how far you can really go on a tank. (no idea if the tank was really full) how about the extra exposure to the gasoline fumes the epa is trying to limit us to and keep out of the environment. It goes without saying that fuel gages have been around for a long time as well as fuel tanks. Not knowing when or where a vehicle (new vehicle) is going to run out of fuel is dangerous for not only the driver but also other drivers. The fuel tank filling problem is inexcusable. These vehicles should be recalled and corrected by Ford. Thank you for your help and support. Dt.

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Car stalls while sitting in a nose down postion for less than 2 minutes when 1/3 of tank or less. Dealer and manufactuer indicate known problem in design, but no fix at this time. Accident waiting to happen.

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Car stalls within 2 minutes on a nose down incline with 1/3 of tank of fuel and almost impossible to restart. It is as if it runs out of fuel.

Dixie donelson had only purchased her Ford Expedition the month prior (early June), and was just underway for a trip to visit her daughter in colorado. The original police report documents her losing control of her vehicle within the first 40 minutes of her trip. Further observations of the crash site have revealed tread remnants of new firestone SUV tires. However, the Expedition caught fire and all remaining tires burned to the extent of not being identifiable. Dixie had told her duaghter she had new firestone tires, but we have had little success in determining the actual tire model. ( dot number: tire size: (unknown) ).

Gas tank punctured resulting in leaking, design does not include a protective shield in gas tank assembly to prevent damage due to road debris.

When driving on a decline with a quarter of fuel in the tank the vehicle will cut off/shut down as if the vehicle had no fuel. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to fix the problem.

Fuel tank loses gas quickly. After 17 gallons driver must spoon feed the balance.

Upon moderate acceleration, after stopping, the engine hesitates then accelerates. Problem only occurs when the fuel tank is at or below 1/4 full.

Upon moderate acceleration, after stopping, the engine hesitates and then accelerates. Only occurs when fuel tank is at or below 1/4 full.

Gas tank is inverting itself. When the gas tank gets to 1/4 the vehicle shuts off like there is no gas in the tank. Gas tank and its components have been replaced twice by the dealer.

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Plastic fuel tank leaks due to having a 1 inch hole from road hazards. Dealer has seen vehicle.

If vehicle is on an incline in a nose-down position, either idling or turned off, it runs out of gas even if the tank is more than 1/4 full. It appears that the design of the fuel tank / fuel intake system is flawed. Gas cannot move from the tank to the engine if vehicle is on an incline. Vehicle has stalled in traffic on hills, and has failed to start if left parked nose-down on an incline. Again this happens with more than 1/4 tank of gas in tank.

26 gallon fuel tank; after 17 gallons driver must spoon feed the balance.