Gas tank leak - E150

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Aug 18, 2003 | 05:19 PM

kachup

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Gas tank leak - E150

Hi! I realize ours is a little older than a '97, but still hoping you'll have advice!

We have a '95 E150 with about 110k on it, and just discovered we have a leak in the gas tank? I went to fill it, and in the space between the frame and the gas tank sleeve, there was a running drip of gas down the inside of the frame, dripping into a growing puddle underneath.

Hoping desperately it was the pump and not the van, I tried again at another gas station -- same result!! It doesn't leak any other time, just when the pump nozzle is trying to fill it!

Any hints, advice, suggestions from the pros??? All would be appreciated!!

Thanks!

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Aug 18, 2003 | 08:48 PM

LxMan1

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Gas tank leak - E150

Check the rubber hose from the filler neck to the tank.

Aug 25, 2003 | 02:07 AM

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We have a used 2001 E150. I was searching for any recalls and found this 3/2001 recall due to potential gas leaks . Not sure about other years, but check it out in case this describes your problem. If so, I would see if it would be covered despite the year of your E150.
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Aug 25, 2003 | 07:42 AM

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I own a 97 E350 and it was recalled for gas tank leaks. They are putting a cover on the tank to repair them. Hope that helped...

Sep 4, 2003 | 04:42 PM

kachup

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Thanks for all the advice!!! I checked with Ford on the recall, but it didn't cover our '95. Thankfully the problem turned out to be a crack in the filler hose rather than the tank itself! My checkbook is grateful!

Thanks again for the ideas and advice! I appreciate it!

Kachup

Sep 4, 2003 | 08:24 PM

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Thanks for letting us know what you found

Sep 13, 2003 | 02:25 PM

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Gas tank leak - E150

I have a '97 E150 with an Explorer conversion package on it.

I took it in because it smells of raw gas, worse after a fill up and my service tech told me the tank is wet on top and he suspects that it is cracked.

I called a Ford dealer and was told the recall does not apply to my van??

They also told me the tank was about $400 + laobr to replace.