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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 11 of 210 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 82 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 49 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
5 crash reports40 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
210 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE HAS DUAL TANKS, REAR TANK IS PUMPING GASOLINE INTO FRONT TANK AND GAS IS OVERFLOWING OUT OF FUEL CAP.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE FUEL SWITCH IS TURNED ON FOR FRONT TANK, FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO ZERO, AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES, FUEL BEGINS BLOWING OUT OF FUEL TANK FILLER CAP, IT CONTINUES DOING SO UNTIL THE REAR TANK IS A…
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VEHICLE HAS DUAL TANKS, REAR TANK IS PUMPING GASOLINE INTO FRONT TANK AND GAS IS OVERFLOWING OUT OF FUEL CAP.*AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE FUEL SWITCH IS TURNED ON FOR FRONT TANK, FUEL GAUGE DROPS TO ZERO, AFTER A COUPLE MINUTES, FUEL BEGINS BLOWING OUT OF FUEL TANK FILLER CAP, IT CONTINUES DOING SO UNTIL THE REAR TANK IS AGAIN SELECTED, THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME FRONT TANK IS UTILIZED, CONSUMER STATES THIS IS DESCRIBED IN RECALL 91V146, DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THE REPAIRS WOULD HAVE TO BE PAID BY THE CONSUMER, CONSUMER STATES THE FIRST TIME THIS OCCURRED, VEHICLE WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHERE 3-4 GALLONS SPILLED AROUND THE INTERSECTION. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #8011068
Mileage unknown · May 28, 2002
Electrical SystemFire
VEHICLE HAS HAD FOUR ALTERNATORS REPLACED, AND TWICE ALTERNATOR HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WILL BE REPLACED, BUT REMEDY WAS NOT WORKING.*AKI
NHTSA ODI #8010492
Mileage unknown · Mar 25, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS AT 40-50 MPH, NUMEROUS REPAIRS, REPLACING EGR VALVE, CLEANING FUEL INJECTORS, REPLACING IGNITION MODULE, DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CLUTCH IS NOISY. DEALER REPLACED THROW-OUT BEARING. CONSUMER STATES SERPENTINE BELT IS NOISY. DEALER REPLACED BELT. *TT
NHTSA ODI #8006338
Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA RECALL 91 V 146 000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL# 91S39/ FUEL TANK:AUXILLARY SELECTOR AND SWITCH: PROBLEM WITH FUEL LEAKING OUT OF FILLER NECK. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8005018
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANKS ARE LEAKING FUEL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT ICLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #8003788
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL IS PUMPING FROM REAR TANK INTO FRONT TANK, THIS IS A SUBJECT OF RECALL 91S39. DEALER SAID IT WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #9005601
Mileage unknown · Nov 4, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
VECHICLE WAS MFGD. IN JAN. RECALLS START IN FEB. FORD CLAIMS THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE. REAR TANK SYPHIONS TO FRONT TANK AND CAUSES BUILDUP AND OVERFILL OF GAS TO FRONT TANK CAUSING GAS TO SPUE OUT. FIRE HAZARD AND CAN'T GET FORD TO REPAIR AT THEIR COST. ONLY USE FRONT TANK NOW TO PREVENT FIRE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #754080
Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
VEHICLE HAS DUAL GASOLINE TANKS. WHEN FILLING UP THE TANKS ONE TANK GOES INTO ONE TANK, AND OTHER TANKS EMPTIES INTO THE GROUND. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #898654
Mileage unknown · Oct 31, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL IS BEING PUMPED FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER, CAUSING FUEL TO SPILL WHILE DRIVING. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDE R RECALL 91V46000 DUE TO VIN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #898606
Mileage unknown · Oct 24, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
FUEL TANK TRANSFER VALVE MALFUNCTIONS ALLOWING FUEL TO GO FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER OVERFLOWING THROUGH FILLER CAP!!! ALSO CAUSES TRUCK TO CUT OUT/DIE SOMETIMES WHEN SWITCHING TANKS!!! FORD HAD A RECALL SEVERAL MONTHS AGO ON 1990&NEWER F SERIES TRUCKS FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS! MY TRUCK COULD CATCH FIRE JUST AS EASY AS THE NEWER ON…
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FUEL TANK TRANSFER VALVE MALFUNCTIONS ALLOWING FUEL TO GO FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER OVERFLOWING THROUGH FILLER CAP!!! ALSO CAUSES TRUCK TO CUT OUT/DIE SOMETIMES WHEN SWITCHING TANKS!!! FORD HAD A RECALL SEVERAL MONTHS AGO ON 1990&NEWER F SERIES TRUCKS FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS! MY TRUCK COULD CATCH FIRE JUST AS EASY AS THE NEWER ONES! PLEASE HELP!!! THANK YOU!*AK
THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE MAY MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE AN OVERFILL CONDITION IN ONE OF THE FUEL TANKS, RESULTING IN AN OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE OVERFLOW OF FUEL PAST THE FILLER CAP CAUSES A FUELLEAKAGE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE DUAL FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE.
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE SNAP RING THAT LOCATES THE PARK GEAR ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION MAY FRACTURE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THE GEAR IS PLACED IN PARK, THE PARK GEAR WOULD NOTENGAGE, ALLOWING THE TRUCK TO ROLL FREELY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT PROPERLYSET. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSTALL IMPROVED SNAP RING AND REVISED TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING.
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