2000 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  17
• Storage › Tank assembly
  15
• Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  2
• Storage › Auxillary tank
  2
• Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  1
• Delivery › Fuel pump
  1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  32%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  1310%
• 75k–100k
  1612%
• 100k–150k
  5240%
• 150k+
  4535%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 1991 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop, the vehicle was sluggish. The contact stated that the vehicle operated as needed after warming up. The contact stated upon refueling the vehicle, the gasoline would splash out of the fuel tank filler neck and onto the gas pump. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford f-150. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH when sparks were seen igniting from under the vehicle. The contact found that both fuel tank straps were corroded and fractured, causing the fuel tank to drag with the vehicle. The dragging caused a large hole in the fuel tank as gasoline began to spill from the tank. The contact was unaware of how much gasoline had spilled but stated that the tank was filled to capacity prior to the failure. The fire department reported to the scene and the fuel tank was completely removed from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was advised that the fuel tank assembly, fuel tank straps, fuel pump assembly, fuel tank filler neck assembly, fuel tank valve, fuel line, and the fuel tank pressure sensor would all need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. …

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was driving 55 MPH off the interstate on normal road conditions when a fire was noticed coming from the underbody of the vehicle. The contact pulled over just as the fire spread throughout the vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police and fire report were taken. The fire department could not determine the cause of the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic, who determined the fire could have possibly been caused by the fuel, but could not find the component involved in the fire. The manufacturer was called and stated the vehicle was included in a recall regarding the vehicle speed control, however the contact found a possible NHTSA recall # 06e056000 regarding the fuel system, gasoline that related more to the fire that occurred on the vehicle. However, the vehicle was not included in this recall due to the VIN. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford f-150. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's fuel tank was rusted and fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact was also made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline) in which the vehicle was included, but the contact failed to receive notification. The contact stated that the manufacturer would only cover the repair of the fuel tank straps and not the fuel tank itself. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

I bought a used f150 lariat 4x4 2000 model after having the truck 3 weeks it caught on fire sitting in a parking lot where my husband works we had not even had time to get the full coverage ins. And it changed over at the end of the month . I called the Ford company and was told to contact out local dealers this was a joke they all but laughed in my face and gave me more 800 numbers to call with the same answer every time * so what do you want me to do about it ???? * we found out that was s a recall on the truck due to the chance of fire after setting and brake fluid dripping on the cruise control unit. We never knew of the recall and did not have time to have it fixed is there any thing that you can do to help in this matter.

Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle's fuse and relay switch had a defect, which caused the vehicle to catch fire. The vehicle was destroyed. He stated that the covered parking area at his place of work sustained property damage. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a police report. The vehicle had been parked for 2 to 3 hours before the failure occurred. Prior to the fire, the contact had not received recall notice # 06e056000 (fuel system, gasoline) to determine if his vehicle was included. The Ford dealer confirmed that his VIN was included in the recall. The current and failure mileages were 106,000.

Gas tank fell from truck while driving appx. 35 MPH. Fuel spilled onto the road and when flames were seen in rear view mirror my son jump out and a young man on the sidewalk ran out onto the road and stomped the fire out before it could trail up to the truck itself. The tank straps rusted completed through. No longer supporting the tank. Police and fire truck arrived but no report was written to my knowledge by the wooster city ohio responding units. Updated 07/13/11 updated 09/14/11 the consumer stated the tank dropped to the ground and was dragged across the ground. Updated 09/21/11

Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f150. The contact stated that five recall notices were mailed to him, but never received them because he had moved from that address. The notices were for recall # 06e056000 (fuel system, gasoline). Ford stated that they would not honor the recall because the contact received five notices. Ford would not provide him with the address of where the notices were sent. There was $1,000 worth of property damage to the vehicle. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 196,000 and failure mileage was 195,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to bill grant Ford located at 3060 s springfield ave, bolivar, mo 65613, [phone], where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline). While repairing the vehicle, the contact was informed that the fuel tank had a hole and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 207,000.

Tl contact owns a 2000 Ford f-150. The contact stated that there was excessive fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The failure occurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 203,000.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Fuel System complaints in other F-150 years