1999 Ford F-250 Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Storage › Tank assembly
  7
• Fuel injection system
  4
• Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  4
• Delivery › Fuel pump
  2
• Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
  2
• Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  1

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

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  17%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  00%
• 75k–100k
  321%
• 100k–150k
  321%
• 150k+
  750%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Ford F-250 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I was driving on the interstate going highway speed of 65 mph and the accelerator was stuck open and I could not slow down. The engine stayed at a high rpm. I had to press with a lot of force to slow down and come to a stop with the engine still at high rpm and had trouble stopping. Luckily, where I live there's not much traffic, and I made it to a shop with this issue. Upon investigating, the accelerator cable became frayed where it enters the sheath and gets stuck there. The Ford dealer didn't have a replacement in stock or any nationwide. So I went to a junk yard to find one and found the same vehicle that had the same frayed accelerator cable. I located a newer, second vehicle with less mileage with same cable that matched without any fraying. In the meantime, I ordered a new accelerator cable through Ford, but it was backordered several months and tied up in shipping. …

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Ford f-250. While operating the vehicle at highway speeds, both fuel straps fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline); although, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall campaign. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Ford f-250. While the vehicle was on a service lift undergoing a routine oil change, the independent mechanic stated that the fuel strap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Rear fuel tank strap failed, causing fuel tank to drag on ground while vehicle was in motion. See safety recall 11s21 which recalled fuel tank straps on other 1999 Ford trucks including f-150 and f-250 light duty but not f-250 super duty. Recall should be extended to 1999 f-250 super duty.

Filled the gas tank full the drove down the street at 45 MPH. About 1 mile into the drive the rear fuel tank strap broke in half and the rear end of the fuel tank fell to the ground spilling most of the fuel. The strap look corroded.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Ford f-250. While driving approximately 55 MPH the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated both fuel tank straps had corroded and one of the straps was fractured. After the fuel straps were replaced, the contact noticed the fuel gauge reading decreased. The vehicle began leaking approximately 15 gallons of fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the fuel line had to be replaced. NHTSA recall campaign number 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting) May be related to the failure. The technician stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 216,776. …

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Ford f-250. While driving 5 MPH, the contact heard something snap on his vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over and discovered that the rear strap connected to the fuel tank detached from the vehicle. The contact wired the tank back into place and drove home. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 11V385000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall; therefore, he would be responsible for the repairs. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl contact owns a 1999 Ford f250. While driving 5 MPH, both straps for the fuel tank fractured, causing the fuel tank to detach from the vehicle. In doing so, the brake lines were fractured. Both the fuel tank and the brake lines began leaking fluids. The vehicle was towed to a local service station where the fuel straps, rear main brake line and the fuel sending unit were replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and stated there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 113,665.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, she heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the shoulder and noticed that the fuel tank was detaching from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. The dealer stated that they need to replace the fuel tank strap and the brake line. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that there was no recall. The failure and current mileages were 81,000.

Tl* the contact own a 1999 Ford f-250. The contact stated that the fuel tank straps corroded and created a hole in the fuel tank. Fuel began to leak as a result of the failure. The contact received a recall notice associated with NHTSA campaign id number 99V093001 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly), but the dealer would not perform the repairs due to the fuel tank leak. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 02/09/12 the consumer stated Ford replaced tank which caused strap fauilre. Updated 02/13/12

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