Fuel System complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% | 7,000 miles |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% | 50,000 miles |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% | 76,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% | 36,000 miles |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% | 84,000 miles |
| 2006 | 3 | 19% | 47,000 miles |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% | 33,000 miles |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% | 138,000 miles |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% | 205,000 miles |
| 2001 | 4 | 11% | 85,000 miles |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% | 153,000 miles |
| 1999 | 20 | 24% | 120,000 miles |
| 1998 | 11 | 18% | 93,000 miles |
| 1997 | 22 | 22% | 90,000 miles |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% | — |
| 1995 | 9 | 13% | 114,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I started getting a check fuel inlet warning occasionally and then my check engine light came on so I took the vehicle in for service. I was informed that the canister purge valve was faulty and was in need of replacement at the cost of $341. As it were my 2010 Ford fusion has the very same part being replace as part of a safety recall. I noted this to both my Ford dealer and Ford customer service but I am still responsible for the repair. My question is why it's a safety recall in one instance but an owners responsibility in another.
My Ford dealer reports that a squirrel chewed through the (plastic) fuel line of my 2011 Ford f 150, leaking gas, resulting in a pool of fuel on the top/exterior of the fuel tank. Ostensibly the squirrel also chewed, but did not chew through the wall of the tank itself. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
My Ford e150, econo van came to a sudden stall when I was driving on high way. Once it got stalled, I l don't have steering, power and brake control. The van won't start and won't stay idle. Or running, but after like 20 times trying to restart the car, it started running again like normal. The sudden stalling happens more often when I was trying to make turns. Each time the engine stops, the check engine light, check tool light, and check gauge light came on. I took it to the dealer to have it serviced, they replaced the air flow sensors and cleaned the engine,...costs about $1,000.00 in less than a week, the van suddenly stalls again. I almost got into an accident with on coming car while I was making a left turn. Again, I have no steering control and braking power. I took the van back to the dealer, and they replaced the electronic throttle body. …
Throttle sticks and does not fully return to idle. Must ride the brakes very hard to stop properly. Hove not crashed, but have had near misses. Dealer addressed once while under warranty, but will not address repeated problems, now that warranty has expired, without charging $80 diagnostic fee + repairs. Second issue.... Side door fails to latch properly at the top. I am afraid it May fly open in a crash. Dealer has worked on it 5 times and it still does not close properly. Refuses to warrant it now.
I purchased a new 2005 Ford passenger van in May 2006 I have since put 45,000 miles on this vehicle. I have poor gas milage approximately 6 miles to the gallon pulling a trailer. I was told that this vehicle would get at least 11. I have black smoke blowing out the tailpipe. And I have had brake failure 5 times now during cold weather driving conditions. I have taken the vehicle in repeatedly for these problems but the dealership told me that I was imagining them, and Ford told me unless the dealership could verify my problem that they won't do anything about it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Ford e-150. The contact stated that after having the vehicle serviced for routine maintenance, he was advised that the two straps which held the fuel tank in place were corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 09/19/11 updated 2/23/12
The gas pedal on our e150 Ford traveler van is sticky. This has been going on some time now. My wife has complained about it for several years. A co-worker and I borrowed a friends Ford pickup truck and he mentioned the same problem, I told him about our van(this was a month ago).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Ford e-150 cargo van. The contact was refueling the vehicle when he smelled an overpowering gasoline odor. Gasoline was leaking from the top of the fuel tank. The contact was able to locate NHTSA recall campaign id number: 01V114000 (fuel system,gasoline: storage: tank assembly) but was advised by the dealer that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000 and the current mileage was 73,200.
Related recalls (7)
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Adrian Steel Company (Adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 Commercial Cargo Vans modified by Adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012.
Remedy: Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began during July 2014.
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models.
Remedy: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014.
Fuel system, other › Storage
Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).
Remedy: Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.
Fuel system, other › Fuel injection system
Roush is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Ford e-150, e-250, and e-350 5.4l engin vans/wagons/cutaways, and model year 2010-2011 Ford e-450 6.8l engine cutaway vehicles altered by rouch to operate using the roush branded cleantech propane autogas fuel system.
Remedy: Roush will notify owners of the vehicles of which the kits were installed in order to arrange for free replacement of the injector retention clips. The safety recall began on September 26, 2011.
Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Roush performance products is recalling certain 2011 Ford e-series vans equipped with 5.4 or 6.8 liter engines that have been altered by roush to operate using the roush liquid propane autogas fuel system. A valve in the system May have been mismachined allowing a propane leak.
Remedy: Roush will replace the defective valve with a correctly machined one. All the affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.
Show 2 more recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system › Fuel rail
Ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and Lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose May contain weak areas. As a result, the hose May crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on March 3, 2008. Owners May contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle description: on certain vans with ambulance prep packages or other severe-duty applications involving operation at or near the gross vehicle weight with frequent twisting of the vehicle body, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and, if cracked, will replace the tank. Insulator pads will be installed on all vehicles to reduce the stress levels in the fuel tank. Owner notification began April 19, 2001.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford E-150 years have fuel system problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1997 (22), 1999 (20), 1998 (11), 1995 (9) and 1996 (5) model years. Fuel System complaints make up 22% of all complaints for the 1997.
Is there a recall for Ford E-150 fuel system problems?
Yes — 7 recalls, including 14V-501 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Aug 6, 2014); 14V-426 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings, Jul 10, 2014); 14V-097 (storage, Mar 4, 2014). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Ford E-150 fuel system problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 102,000 miles; 18% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the storage › tank assembly (28 mentions), followed by the storage › tank assembly › filler pipe and cap (7).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.