Ford F-450 2003
Model F-450 made in 2003 by Ford got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, diesel. . There was one recall concerning equipment adaptive .
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V075000 | FEDERAL COACH, LLC | from 11/10/2000 to 01/07/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 12 | ODI | FEDERAL COACH, LLC | 03/16/2006 | 03/16/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vans built on ford e-450 and gmc c-550 chassis and equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. sure-lok is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact sure-lok at 1-908-231-1804 or federal coach at 1-800-292-6210. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 10/07/2009 | 64042 | ||
| The coating on the interior of ford diesel fuel tanks corrodes and collects as sediment in the fuel system. the sediment, collects at the botton of the fuel tank and is sucked into the fuel system. the fuel lines become fouled, the fuel pumps become clogged and require replacement. as the coating continues to deteriorate, the only recourse it to change the fuel tank, the sensors, and entire fuel delivery system. we have had 3 ford vehicles f series experience this problem. the average repair is approximately $2180 per vehicle. we are reporting this as it seems to be a defect in all the ford diesel fuel systems. as the fuel systems become clogged, the vehicles lose power without warning and create a safety issue and driving hazard not only to the vehicle operator but other motorists. | |||