1993 Ford F-350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 14%of 101 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,330miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 1993 Ford F-350, 14% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,330 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“My Ford f350 crewcab caught on fire for no apparent reason. I am just now finding out that there is a recall on my vehicle because of spontaneous fires on my year and model. I spent almost $3000.00 on repairs and have been having ongoing problems with the engine quitting while driving. I would like to know if there is any remedy that I can obtain from Ford. I have not been able to use this truck for over 2 years because of the engine quitting and then a no start situation. …”
NHTSA complaint #10262715, filed 2009-03, 192,000 miles“I was using my rear gas tank in my dual tank system. The fuel ,in addition to operating the vehicle, pumped into the half full front tank. When I went to fill the front tank at the filling station, the fuel forcibly spilled out of the front tank, spraying on me.”
NHTSA complaint #10163341, filed 2006-07, 93,600 miles“1993 Ford F-350 with a 5.8 engine, I received this info. From alldata. I read on Ford's web site that a safety recall generally never expires... Recall #'s 00s57 fuel pressure regulator replacement, # 00v424000 fuel pressure regulator malfunction, # 01l008000 fuel pump check valve defect., all three of these have the same symptoms, causes fuel from the rear tank to transfer to the front tank and cause fuel to run out of the fuel filler neck of the front tank and down the side of the truck onto the ground. …”
NHTSA complaint #10259955, filed 2009-02, 111,330 miles“Recall 93 v 125 000/fuel tank assembly: a portion of the unused fuel from one tank to be returned to the second tank, when this occurred, second tank exceeded, causing fuel spillages. Spill can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition;.manufacturer was notified, and informed that recall repairs was completed on that vehicle, and no other repairs would be made. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter .”
NHTSA complaint #890033, filed 2001-06“Engie check light comes on for rear tank. Gas leaks from gas line where nozzle is inserted. When both tanks are full switch valve causes vehicle to almost stall. Also, when they are full they make a loud humming noise once gas burns out noise gradually goes away.”
NHTSA complaint #887231, filed 2001-05Related 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-350 1993, F-250 1993, F-150 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-350 1990–1993, F-250 1990–1993, F-150 1990–1993 +1 more
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 9% |
| 2012 | 14 | 9% |
| 2011 | 20 | 15% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 10 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 | 22 | 15% |
| 2005 | 36 | 32% |
| 2004 | 25 | 16% |
| 2003 | 10 | 11% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 9% |
| 1994 | 6 | 6% |
| 1993 | 14 | 14% |
| 1992 | 11 | 21% |
| 1991 | 7 | 23% |
| 1990 | 9 | 23% |
| 1989 | 7 | 17% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford F-350
28 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsTires
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford F-350
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