1993 Ford F-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 288about this part
- Share
- 49%of 586 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 288 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Ford F-150, 49% of the 586 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just got this truck used and realized it has dual gas tanks but only the rear gas tank works. I put gas in both tanks not knowing that I realized after that the front tank doesn't work... The next morning I noticed gas spilling out from under the truck because some of the gas from the rear tank is going into the front 1 and making it overflow.”
NHTSA complaint #11415850, filed 2021-05, 120,000 miles“Fuel is spewing from the gas tank /cap where you fill it. When the truck is parked the gas cap hisses like it is pressurized. Gas immediately starts pouring out of the gas cap and even spews out. I've taken special care not to overfill either tank. I am concerned this truck is not safe to drive. This occurs shortly after driving, it starts, sputters and then stops.”
NHTSA complaint #11322299, filed 2020-04, 113,000 miles“Nhtsa recall number: 00v424000 - fuel pressure regulator issues - truck loses power due to lack of fuel and now it is transferring fuel between tanks while driving. I took truck to local dealership in august 2017 when I discovered the recall and was told that the truck is part of the recall but that the part is on back order from Ford. It is now january 2018 and still no part. I have replaced both fuel tanks and fuel pumps when I first bought the truck along with having the engine rebuilt. …”
NHTSA complaint #11058342, filed 2018-01, 122,000 miles“Ford had a prior recall to fix the gas tank selector valve which they did. Now the my truck is doing what the fix was suppose to take care of. My gas is returning to the wrong gas tank and could cause the tank to over flow and cause a fire. I contacted Ford and they said they fixed it once and now it would be my responsibility to pay to fix this.”
NHTSA complaint #10263909, filed 2009-04, 92,000 miles“Fuel cross flows between tans. I was driving on frint tank. When I stopped fuel was gushing out rear gas cap caused $790.00 damage to custom paint job. This truck was frame off restoration jul, 08.”
NHTSA complaint #11003918, filed 2017-07, 212,000 milesRelated recalls
- 00V424000Dec 29, 2000Vehicle description: light duty trucks and cab chassis equipped with gasoline engines and dual fuel tanks. The carbon steel fuel pressure regulator in the…Covers: Ford F-150 1993, F-350 1993, F-250 1993
- 93V125000Aug 2, 1993A malfunctioning check valve within the fuel pump assembly causes a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank. When this…Covers: Ford F-150 1990–1993, F-250 1990–1993, F-350 1990–1993 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 4% |
| 2024 | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 92 | 15% |
| 2021 | 94 | 9% |
| 2020 | 14 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 64 | 3% |
| 2017 | 28 | 2% |
| 2016 | 95 | 5% |
| 2015 | 81 | 5% |
| 2014 | 72 | 5% |
| 2013 | 159 | 5% |
| 2012 | 119 | 7% |
| 2011 | 117 | 5% |
| 2010 | 58 | 7% |
| 2009 | 22 | 7% |
| 2008 | 27 | 7% |
| 2007 | 54 | 11% |
| 2006 | 59 | 10% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 74 | 4% |
| 2003 | 46 | 11% |
| 2002 | 86 | 10% |
| 2001 | 132 | 11% |
| 2000 | 152 | 14% |
| 1999 | 132 | 13% |
| 1998 | 201 | 15% |
| 1997 | 246 | 9% |
| 1996 | 53 | 16% |
| 1995 | 65 | 10% |
| 1994 | 113 | 17% |
| 1993 | 288 | 49% |
| 1992 | 245 | 52% |
| 1991 | 154 | 51% |
| 1990 | 146 | 53% |
| 1989 | 95 | 42% |
| 1988 | 28 | 20% |
| 1987 | 23 | 25% |
| 1986 | 10 | 16% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford F-150
90 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsVehicle speed control
40 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsTires
32 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology