Other Fuel System Hoses Lines/piping, And Fittings problems of the 1996 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 1996 Ford F-150. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the filler cap. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel from the rear fuel tank was spilling into the front fuel tank, causing it to overflow and leak. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 1996 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with a dual fuel tank and while driving various speeds, a strong odor of gasoline emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuel return check valve would need to be replaced because the fuel from the rear fuel tank overflowed into the second fuel tank. In addition, fuel had seeped out of the fuel tank cap. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall issued for 1990-1993 f-series model vehicles under NHTSA campaign id number: 01i008000 (fuel system, gasoline) but not for the 1996 model years. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Kmj.

: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped to refuel, the gas cap was removed and gasoline blew out of the filler pipe. There was a recall #93v125000 for a similar problem with 1990-1993 Ford F-150 models that caused fuel overflow due to a malfunction of the check valve between the duel tanks. The contact has contacted the service dealer and the manufacturer.