Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My vehicle has 2 fuel tanks. In the last month I have been noticing that the rest tank is pushing gas to the front tank. I have also noticed a strong fuel smell if I select the rear tank first after filling both tanks. Looking on line there is a NHTSA recall on 1990-1993 models. NHTSA # 93v125000. This appears to be a common occurrence on multiple years from what complaints are on line. I have not had the vehicle inspected. I just figured out what the issue is. A mechanic told me that the strong gas smell is the front tank over filling by the rear tank. He said there is a check valve that needs to replaced.
Our 1995 Ford f-150 burst into flames in our garage after being parked and not running for one hour. It was fine just ten minutes before the fire started. The fire in the garage caught the entire house on fire - we lost everything, although no personal injury. State farm forensic report shows origin to be driver side, on the engine side of the fire wall, and having something to do with the brake mechanism (I'm still waiting for a copy of the report). Can you compare my complaint to others and maybe tell me what might have started this fire? We have suffered a terrible loss, so we would like to know what started the fire if possible. There was brake work on this truck only six days before the fire.
My truck has dual fuel tanks. Fuel from the front tank is diverted into the rear tank. This causes the rear tank to overflow gasoline out of the gas cap. This happens when the truck's engine is running and it is stationary or in motion. I have to make sure the rear tank is never more than half full to keep this from happening. When I first discovered the problem I looked online and found other owners of this truck having the same problem. I believe it can be a fire hazard if leaking fuel should contact the trucks exhaust system. I own another Ford f150 truck with the same problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford f-150. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The contact found a leak and noticed fuel spewing out of the catalytic converter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.
While driving my dual tank 1995 Ford f-150, using the rear tank, I noticed fuel being forced out of my front fuel filler cap. Not sure how much fuel was pumped out prior to my noticing. I had to let the truck sit while the fuel vapor dissipated. I finally got it home using the front tank. Not sure what to do with it now.
I have a 1995 Ford f150 with duel fuel tanks. I drove home from work and found my truck flowing fuel out of the front tank filler after the truck was shut off. I researched quickly on line and found that there are many other people with 94-95 trucks that have had the same problem. Then I checked your internet site. The following are recall numbers for the same problem...except they are for the years of 1990-1993. 01i0080000 , 93V125000 , 00V424000 . I went to my local Ford dealer that I bought the truck from in September of 2002. They said nothing could be done by them because there is no recall for my truck. I would like some answers...this is the exact same problem that they admitted to in the earlier vehichles! Ford needs to be held accountable for this problem. The service writer at the dealership said that they had seen this before in this year vehicle. …
My 1995 Ford f-150 has duel gas tanks and the rear tank straps have corroded causing the tank to loose all fuel(1/2 tank) leaking over the spare tire and underside of the tank. This started with the smell of raw fuel in July but could not find the leak until 3 days ago when I found a large gas spot on the drive way directly under the rear tank and the dripping fuel from the spare. I have not taken it to the dealer yet but am planning to this week. The tank has quit leaking due to being pretty well empty. But the odor is still there. The truck has 74,062.4 original miles at this time and I have owned it since November 1974. I have owned many Ford's and even worked for Ford at the heavy truck plant in louisville ky along with my uncle and two cousins . Never encountered anything like this before. I hope Ford will rectify this problem.
I was filling a five gallon metal gasoline can while it was setting in the bed of the truck on the plastic bedliner. When I started to remove the pump nozzle from the can a static electricity spark ignited the can. I was burned on face, hands and arms. I had second degree burns on hands and arms. The truck was totaled as well. I purchased another 1995 Ford f-150 to replace it. The dealer, al white Ford, placed a sticker in the rear window warning of this hazard. The dealer said this is the result of instructions from Ford. It is gratifying that education efforts have been implimented.
The truck is equipped with dual fuel tanks. When the truck is running on the rear tank, and the front tank is full, the rear tank pumps fuel into the already full front tank, causing it to overflow out of the fuel cap and spill down the side of the truck onto to the ground. The Ford dealer said that the 1989 to 1993 models were covered by a recall for this problem, but not the 1995 models. I called Ford but they would not do anything. I believe that a recall should be ordered on this problem this could be a real fire hazard.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford f-150. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the front and rear fuel tanks were leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the rear fuel tank was disconnected and the front tank was replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 06/14/16 the fuel tank and straps were replaced due to rust. Updated 06/30/16.
Fuel System complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 1995 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 65 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 1995 Ford F-150, 10% of the model year's 626 complaints. The component named most often is storage › tank assembly (28 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford F-150 fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 1995 Ford F-150, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford F-150 fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 106,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 7 fires and 3 injuries to fuel & propulsion system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.