Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
1641111/01/2002100083416.0l diesel engine power module (depm) fuel injector control module monitor trailer tow wiring is not reimbursable. *mj07/28/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1821710/01/200410010731Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator. *tt12/07/2004
1753402/01/200410008106Water in fuel light on, which does not turn off after water has been drained from the horizontal fuel conditioning module (hfcm). *mj07/22/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
05/01/20052
 2003 ford f250 fuel line cracked and fuel began pouring onto the engine and the exhaust.*mr consumer was in a rain storm and wheels were throwing up enough water to prevent a fire. no engine lights or gauges came on, just seeing all the smoke alerted consumer. the consumer looked under the vehicle and saw a puddle of diesel fuel. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. the technician noticed that a clamp holding the steel line was the culprit. they informed the consumer that they had seen several with the same problem. the consumer believes the fuel line should be re-routed or replaced with a line that can resist fatigue. *bf
05/02/200358101402/27/2003
 Vin # 1fmsu41px3ec31720 5/3/03 recall 03b06 6/4/03 air conditioner failure 6/17/04 air conditioner failure , ac blend door binding ,plenum defective,had to remove dashboard to repair 6/18/03 4x4 failed to engage, faulty gem module 6/18/03 oil leaking at rear of motor, rear main seal failure, still leaking to date 11/6/03 water seperator failure, perform recall 03e04, perform recall 03l12 1/14/04 rear heater leaking , rear heater core failure, replace fuel manifold,because fuel seperator light still warning 2/27/04 rear main seal leaking/ no repair offered 3/11/04 rear main leaking / no repair offered 5/17/04 air conditioner failure,faulty line conection/rear main still leaking 6/10/04 rear main still leaking /no repair offered 8/5/04 recall 04s15 peformed/ turbo failure, unrelated to recall 8/13/04 rear main still leaking/ no repair offered 9/15/04 rear main still leaking / no repair offered/power loss since turbo replacement
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS
20001
 Consumer complained about a fuel injector problem. the fuel injectors overheated and melted the rubber gaskets. when vehicle was in repair shop dealership only repaired two fuel injectors at a time. *ak
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
03/01/2008350005011/11/2003
 When in a slow acceleration the motor rpm will race and you have to quickly apply the brake in order to avoid a mishap. the next thing that is a safety hazard is the cab fills with diesels fumes. making everyone nauseas. acceleration from stop vehicle billows white smoke and is sluggish. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
06/14/20041
 The gas gauge registers false reading of gasoline causing the vehicle to ran out of gas. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer and the mechanic determined that the fuel gauge system needed to be replaced due to a worn out sensor. *ak