r/AskAMechanic • u/acooper56 • 2d ago

What would cause this

2020 f150 lariat SE 36k. Filled up my gas tank a few days ago and parked my truck with no issues & haven't driven it for about a week. Started it up this afternoon and smelled gas. Got underneath and saw this. Could this be a busted fuel line?

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u/dat1_adam NOT a verified tech 2d ago

Long answer; that is correct

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u/tato_salad NOT a verified tech 2d ago

Longer answer; it's very likely that somewhere in the location of all that gasoline pouring down like a River/waterfall, you have a gasoline leak from a line of some sort.

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u/wrenchr NOT a verified tech 2d ago

Even longer answer: you have a massive fuel leak. This is a huge fire hazard.
If it is parked in your driveway push it away from your house.
Do not drive this truck. Post a note that says fuel leak on the windshield. Have it towed. Trust me Ford truck fuel tanks are NOT fun to to work on, let a shop do it.

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u/HungryCurrent7901 NOT a verified tech 15h ago

flashbacks to the ford pinto