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NHTSA Recall 93V125000: Tank assembly (fuel system)

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,131,000 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Ford F Super Duty.

1,131,000
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
1993
owners notified (October 28)
NHTSA campaign93V125000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY
Report receivedAugust 2, 1993
Owner notificationOctober 28, 1993
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

A 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 occurs, the capacity of the second tank can be exceeded, causing fuel spillage.

Safety risk

Spilled fuel can result in a fire when exposed to asource of ignition.

Remedy

Replacement of the fuel pressure regulator and installation of redundant check valves.

Notes

System: fuel; fuel tank assembly.vehicle description: light trucks and chassis cabs with gasoline engines anddual fuel tanks.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not corrected within a reasonable time without chargeor the remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance,please contact ford's customer assistance center, 300 renaissance center,p.o. Box 43360, detroit, mi 48243. Also contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by recall 93V125000

Make and modelModel years
Ford F Super Duty1991, 1992, 1993
Ford F-1501991, 1992, 1993
Ford F-2501991, 1992, 1993
Ford F-3501991, 1992, 1993
Ford F1501990
Ford F2501990
Ford F3501990

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.