Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1731611/01/200310008166Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt07/22/2004

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
04/24/200960000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f450 super duty. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 60 mph, the vehicle began abnormally exhibiting signs of stalling and the contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway before doing so. there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to the dealer. the dealer advised the fuel tank would need to be replaced. the contact stated the fuel pump was previously replaced due to excessive rust and blockage for the fuel injector. the vehicle was not repaired because the necessary parts were on backorder. the manufacturer advised they would contact her when the part became available. the failure and current mileages were 60,000.
03/15/2010173600
 A faulty fuel line on a 2000 ford f450 brush fire truck failed, spraying diesel fuel onto the engine, causing a small engine fire, during an emergency response to a fire. fire was quickly controlled with onboard afff/water mixture. called to have repaired, mechanic came out to station, and replaced 2 steel fuel lines. mechanic stated he is surprised these fuel lines were never recalled, he had changed his out for a same failure weeks ago. apparently, the support bracket, that came on the original lines, the rubber inside the bracket wears out, so the line rubs against metal and weakens it. the new replacement lines do not come with this line. apparently this is a common problem according to the mechanic. old part is not available, mechanic threw it away.
07/14/200421025105/01/2000
 Problems with fuel system on 2000 f 450.*mr while driving the vehicle would stall and sputter. the consumer replaced the fuel filter and found it to be restricted. the next day the stalling resurfaced and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer determined that he inner coating of the fuel tank was coming apart. the dealer suggested the consumer have the fuel tank, sending unit and fuel filter replaced and the injectors cleaned. the consumer contacted the manufacturer but they were not willing to provide any assistance. *nm