1990 Ford E-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 47%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Ford E-150, 47% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a fuel leak that began a while back but only when both tanks were full. Now the leak is substantial and seems to occur even when less than full....but not at all when about half full. I am not sure of when I first noticed the occurrence but it has been quite some years now. I will enter a date.”
NHTSA complaint #10275468, filed 2009-07, 50,000 miles“While driving gas started to spill out of front tank at cap. Vehicle has dual gas tanks. Stopped at local store and tried to figure out why. Two days earlier had smelled gas but did not know were it was coming from. When I came out of store truck would not start. Took to mechanic had fuel system repaired and selector switch bypassed. Now running fine . Found recall for Ford recall #91s39. Called Ford said does not apply to my vehicle. Recall says Ford e150 club wagons 1989-1991 with dual tanks hard to understand how mine is not covered. Would like some explanation.”
NHTSA complaint #10588712, filed 2014-05, 129,000 miles“My local Ford dealer refused to service my vehicle for the following: NHTSA id no.: 91v-146 date of company notification: 9-4-91 make: Ford model: econoline model year: 1989-91 model: f-150, f-250, f-350 model year: 1989 number of vehicles: 350,000 mfg. Campaign no. 91s39. Fuel tank, auxiliary. Dom: 2/89-2/91. Dual function fuel reservoir may malfunction and cause an overfill condition in one of the fuel tanks, resulting in an overflow of fuel past filler cap. Overflow of fuel past filler cap causes a fuel leakage, which can result in fire when exposed to a source of ignition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10007873, filed 2003-02, 165,987 miles“Gas spewing from gas cap input area during periods of warm weather. Gas continues to spew regardless of amount of gas in either tank. High potential for fire and loss of life. Ford knows of this problem and is saying they never had a recall on this subject.”
NHTSA complaint #10281325, filed 2009-08, 123,000 miles“Nhtsa campaign id number 91v146000 covers this 1990 model, but Ford says not part of recall although the same exact failure did occur with gas/fuel spill inside enclosed garage. Rear tank return was to front tank forcing fuel overflow.”
NHTSA complaint #755263, filed 2001-12Related recalls
- 91V146000Sep 4, 1991The 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…Covers: Ford E-150 1989–1991, E-350 1989–1991, Econoline 1989–1991 +4 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 10% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 20 | 24% |
| 1998 | 11 | 18% |
| 1997 | 22 | 22% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 9 | 13% |
| 1994 | 17 | 14% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1991 | 3 | 20% |
| 1990 | 8 | 47% |
| 1989 | 8 | 26% |
| 1988 | 2 | 14% |
| 1987 | 3 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1990 Ford E-150
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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