1994 Ford F-150 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 113about this part
- Share
- 17%of 676 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 113 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Ford F-150, 17% of the 676 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This vehicle has dual fuel tanks. The front tank supplies gas to the motor. The rear tank does not seem to fuel the motor. Gas from the front tank is forced into the rear tank until it is pressurized to the point of coming out through the cap. If the cap is removed, both fumes and gas spill out of the filler neck. I am reading now that this is a problem with this vehicle during or around the 1994 time frame. Is Ford attempting to correct this problem? This is not the first time I have had this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611217, filed 2014-07, 170,000 miles“Rear gas tank transfers fuel to front tank causing front tank to overfill and causes fuel spillage. This has been an on going problem since 1998. I have to remember to use up front tank first or gas will come out of the charcoal canister. This happened four times until I figured out what was happening and of course truck was out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10110039, filed 2005-02, 38,000 miles“My 1994 Ford F-150 is spilling fuel out of the front tank when you fill the rear tank. I contacted the dealer and found out there is a recall on 1990 through 1993 trucks with dual tanks. This recall should include the 1994 trucks also. This is a fire hazard and environmental hazard. And should be addressed immediately.”
NHTSA complaint #10016439, filed 2003-04, 92,500 miles“94 f150 4x4 5.0l VIN n. Fuel from rear tank goes to front tank. I have on more then one occasion opened the gas cap only to have some gas rush out at me. Some got in my eyes. This could be a potential fire or blindness.”
NHTSA complaint #10229727, filed 2008-06, 166,000 miles“Both fuel holding tanks leaking at the seems; I replaced one and don't use the other. I noticed it's a consistent problem with this make and model and would like to know if there is any manufacture liability so as to compensate.”
NHTSA complaint #10112119, filed 2005-02, 80,000 milesFuel 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 1994 Ford F-150
148 complaintsAir bags
94 complaintsElectrical system
88 complaintsVehicle speed control
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsEngine cooling
52 complaintsSuspension
41 complaintsTires
40 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
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