Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| 19621 | 02/01/2007 | 10021621 | Lack of power due to low fuel pressure, fuel tank liner seperation. *kb | 06/12/2007 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||||
| 07312 | 12/01/2007 | 07244 | 10021281 | Water in the fuel tank behind rear axle - 6.0l, 6.4l and 7.3l diesel engine. *kb updated 2/29/08. *nj | 03/28/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 05/27/2011 | 89083 | ||
| I had several breakdowns wiyh my truck and had to have it towed twice.the first place it was towed too could not find the problem then after several more instances i had it towed to the dealership where i purchased the vehicle and they new the problem right away.the fuel tank delaminated and i waited two months for one because they were in production at a cost of $2000.00 to be repaired.this seems to be a wide spread problem with these trucks and it should be warantied | |||
| 11/24/2009 | 82217 | 1 | |
| The fuel system of my 2003 ford truck corroded from the inside, contaminating the fuel which ruined the fuel pump, fuel filters and injectors. everything needed to be replaced and repaired at the cost of $3000. ford will not stand behind their product, they are aware of the problem. they claim it is a problem with the fuel itself. the replacement fuel tanks they sell to fix the problem begin corroding again within 3 months. this problem does not occur when plastic fuel tanks are used. *tr | |||
| 09/07/2009 | 63000 | 1 | |
| We were using our ford f350 diesel (6.0 motor) with 63,000. we were going 70 mph on the interstate pulling a loaded 5 horse trailer when the truck would not accelerate, 15 seconds later engine cut off. we were in the left lane and had no power to steer off the road and could not come to a fast stop because of the weight of the of horse trailer. we had to coast approximately 100 yards and pull off on the left side because traffic was too heavy and going to fast to let us over to the right side. truck would not start again. had to be towed off the interstate and home. took it to the repair shop and was told the engine locked up and needs to be replaced at a cost of $7500 to $10000. i checked on warranty and because it is a 2003 it is expired. called ford and was told there was no recalls. it was extremely dangerous situation and can not believe that were is not some type of defect in the engine. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 2 | 07/01/2003 | |
| 2003 ford f350 has problems with the fuel injectors, transmission and an oil leak. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle lost power and white smoke emitted from the tailpipe. he also noticed a delay of engagement from drive to reverse and the fuel gauge was stuck. the number 8 injector had failed, the transmission needed a new part and the fuel gauge needed a new sensor. in the fall of 2008, the vehicle developed an oil leak. it was discovered that the icp sensor (injector control pressure) was the problem. in march 2009, while towing a tractor, the truck lost power and again it emitted smoke and there was a harsh jerk. it was determined that the engine failed again. the number 1 and number 3 injector had failed and there was a new oil leak. *jb | |||
| 02/04/2009 | 95300 | 1 | |
| I smelled hint of raw fuel when the engine was warm for 1-2 months prior to the obvious problem. 3-4 weeks prior to professional inspection there was white smoke out of the exhaust for 1-2 minutes. this smoke was associated with rough idling that when away completely until the next cold start up. the precipitating event for professional inspection was raw fuel spraying onto the trailer that was being pulled. inspection revealed raw fuel pooled on the horizontal engine surfaces and raw fuel in the cooling system. this was verified by manufacturer's dealer service department and found to be a leaking fuel injector cup. it will require changing all the fuel injector cups. the dealer service agent reported that this same problem has been several times in these particular models. it is usually a warranty item. this has not been repaired yet as this vehicle's warranty has expired by time limit but not mileage. the manufacturer has denied any obligation to help restore the vehicle to safe operation given that it seems to run unimpaired from a performance standpoint. *tr | |||
| 11/20/2006 | 33650 | 1 | |
| Sluggish, chugging, stalling of vehicle. had injector changed by ford. problem happened again on 1/19/2007 they said lining in tank was coming apart in the fuel tank. ford changed 3 injectors, fuel pump, fuel filters and fuel tank. is has now happened again 11/7/2008 and is no longer under warranty. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 12/10/2008 | 100000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-350 sd. while driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and resumed normal operation; although, the failure recurred intermittently. an authorized technician stated that the failure was contributed to the injection control pump (icp); injection pressure regulator (ipr) and the wiring harness which were replaced on two occasions. the vehicle was also towed to an authorized dealer to have the transmission replaced. the cost to repair the vehicle was 3,400. the following day the alternator failed and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. the failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 132,000. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 03/10/2006 | 117400 | 5 | 09/15/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the engine hesitated and stalled. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the fuel injectors were replaced. however, the problem still existed. ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2009 | 2 | 07/01/2003 | |
| 2003 ford f350 has problems with the fuel injectors, transmission and an oil leak. *nj the consumer stated the vehicle lost power and white smoke emitted from the tailpipe. he also noticed a delay of engagement from drive to reverse and the fuel gauge was stuck. the number 8 injector had failed, the transmission needed a new part and the fuel gauge needed a new sensor. in the fall of 2008, the vehicle developed an oil leak. it was discovered that the icp sensor (injector control pressure) was the problem. in march 2009, while towing a tractor, the truck lost power and again it emitted smoke and there was a harsh jerk. it was determined that the engine failed again. the number 1 and number 3 injector had failed and there was a new oil leak. *jb | |||