Ford F-150 1992, start to smell gas, then stalls at intersection?
So I filled up my truck with gas yesterday; I started to smell a lot of gas. Figured I would bring it to the shop later. This morning, I was turning right at an intersection and the truck stalled. It sounded like it was trying to receive gas. After a couple times and receiving it I got it started. So I pulled over and tried the rear tank to see if it made a difference. It started to stutter, so I switched it to the front tank. Now it's running fine. Any ideas of what's going on?
Fuel system issues.
92 F-150, dual tanks.
actuating selector valve has some effect.
Engine dies on front tank, stutters switching tanks.
Leaks fuel.
Allright, stop trying to start the engine, period.
Get the engineering number off the fuel pressure regulator.
It must be an F4TZ or newer.
Call your VIN into the Ford dealer.
See if your recalls were left undone. After this many years
it may no longer be up to them, but parts can still help.
Get advice from them about your issues.
You could need diodes or pumps, fuel line repair, selector valve, the switch for it, the filter, etc. A leaking fuel regulator can cause several problems, some engines can have gas in their oil. External leaks, aftermarket parts can now be in use.
Correct the fuel leak and change the oil before cranking it over any further. If it smells like gas.
Starting the engine can cause engine damage and or fire perhaps.
It can't be rightly judged without seeing it, inspecting it, and having the Ford information.
You may have to tow it to be checked for safety reasons.
damaged fuel tank(s) can be an issue.
See what the Ford dealer tells you and find experienced help.
High pressure systems malfunctioning and leaking is nothing to play around with.
Don't park indoors.
Disconnect the battery till a tech can help inspect and figure the leak out.
Having system parts known throughout can be necessary when diagnosing, then multiple parts may have been used in many applications. Your specifics may only come from removing old parts and matching up. Engineering tags were used to identify them.
You hope it is just some aftermarket filter clip causing your leak.
But the possibilities increase exponentially from there.
Dude, those trucks are great, but they need new fuel pumps. Factory ones are junk. My 93 had to to have both changed and problem solved.
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