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NHTSA Recall 91V146000: Selector devices (fuel system)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 350,000 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Ford E-150.

350,000
vehicles potentially affected
10
models affected
1991
owners notified (December 20)
NHTSA campaign91V146000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › AUXILLARY TANK › SELECTOR DEVICES
Report receivedSeptember 4, 1991
Owner notificationDecember 20, 1991
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

The 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 cap.

Safety risk

The overflow of fuel past the filler cap causes a fuelleakage, which can result in a fire when exposed to a source of ignition.

Remedy

Replace the dual fuel tank selector valve.

Notes

System: fuel tank, auxilliary.vehicle description: vans and light trucks with dual fuel tanks produced in thefollowing periods: f150, f250, and f350 light trucks built between february 28,1989 and july, 1989; econoline built between february 28, 1989 andfebruary 11, 1991.note: ford has agreed to recall these vehicles but parts are not yet available.parts will be available in december 1991. You will receive a letter from fordadvising you when to schedule an appointment with your dealer to have the recallwork performed. In the mean time, you can take the following precautions:fill each tank to only 1/3 full.if your vehicle leaks fuel or if you smell fuel, stop using the vehicle andcall ford at (313) 446-4654 and advise them of your problem. Refer to fordsafety recall number 91s39. An operator will take your name and telephonenumber. A ford representative will call you back.

Vehicles covered by recall 91V146000

Make and modelModel years
Ford E-1501991
Ford E-2501991
Ford E-3501991
Ford E1501989, 1990
Ford E2501989, 1990
Ford E3501989, 1990
Ford Econoline1989, 1990, 1991
Ford F1501989
Ford F2501989
Ford F3501989

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.