Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 03B05 | 04/01/2003 | 10002195 | Injection control pressure (icp) sensor replacement - customer satisfaction program 03b05. *tt | 08/15/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||||
| 17944 | 07/01/2004 | 10009343 | Koeo injector self test issues when performing retests or multiple self tests using any diagnostic scan tool. *tt | 09/24/2004 | |
| 16411 | 11/01/2002 | 10008341 | 6.0l diesel engine power module (depm) fuel injector control module monitor trailer tow wiring is not reimbursable. *mj | 07/28/2004 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 17534 | 02/01/2004 | 10008106 | Water in fuel light on, which does not turn off after water has been drained from the horizontal fuel conditioning module (hfcm). *mj | 07/22/2004 | |
| 17316 | 11/01/2003 | 10008166 | Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f550. the contact stated that the fuel tank was delaminated and clogged up. the failure also caused the vehicle to lose power and stalls while driving uphill. the was responsible for paying $900 to replace the fuel tank since there were no warranties or recalls. the manufacturer confirmed that there were no recalls and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 75,000. | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 ford f550. the contact stated inside of the fuel tank is de-laminating and clogging the fuel tank. this also causes the vehicle to lose power and stalls out when going up the hill. the dealer was contacted who stated he has to purchase and replace the fuel tank at a cost of $900 due to no warranties or recall. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there are no recalls and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 75,000...mw | |||
| 10/13/2010 | 37000 | ||
| I have 2 | |||
| 07/15/2009 | 110000 | ||
| Fuel tank delamination. clogs fuel system, and trashes injectors and pumps. new tank, injectors, pump. clean fuel system. ford says biofuel, never use biofuel. | |||
| 10/08/2009 | 57493 | 1 | |
| Engine failed and vehicle stopped working. the culprit was the ford fuel tank that had delaminated. the tank had to be replaced. the cost: $2223.41. additionally, there was a loss of revenue as this vehicle is used for production purposes. ford denied responsibility for any defects of their fuel tanks. with no other choice, we had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. this is a safety issue, as these vehicles are used for commercial usage daily. this is also a financial burden that has been forced onto us unfairly. they need to take responsibility and recall these fuel tanks. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2008 | 54500 | 1 | |
| Engine failed and vehicle stopped working. the culprit was the ford fuel tank that had delaminated which caused debris to move through the fuel filter and engine. the engine had o be replaced. the tank had to be replaced. the cost: $10,345.00. additionally, there was a loss of revenue as this vehicle is used for production purposes. ford denied responsibility for any defects of their fuel tanks. with no other choice, we had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. this is a safety issue, as these vehicles are used for commercial usage daily. this is also a financial burden that has been forced onto us unfairly. they need to take responsibility and recall these fuel tanks. *tr | |||
| 10/26/2009 | 78892 | 1 | |
| Vehicle stopped working. the culprit was the ford fuel tank that had delaminated. the tank had to be replaced. the cost: $1600.00. additionally, there was a loss of revenue as this vehicle is used for production purposes. ford denied responsibility for any defects of their fuel tanks. with no other choice, we had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. this is a safety issue, as these vehicles are used for commercial usage daily. this is also a financial burden that has been forced onto us unfairly. they need to take responsibility and recall these fuel tanks. *tr | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 31000 | 1 | |
| Truck was running rough and was loosing power. they replaced the gas tank injectors and a pump. the dealer stated that the diesel was eating away at the liner of the tank. my truck is only 5 years old. it has cost hundreds of dollars to fix. the truck is in the shop right now for same problems no power. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2008 | 125000 | 1 | |
| 2004 ford super duty w 6.0 liter diesel. fuel tank internal coating if flaking off. engine looses power and stops without warning. most of tank has peeled off which plugs up fuel strainer in tank. truck was towed and this washed the defective material from the fuel strainer. no codes were detected. this has happened 2-3 times before we caught it. tank and internal pump were replaced at about 120,000 miles at my cost. i have all the parts. vehicle will loose power immediately without warning. *tr | |||
| 09/15/2008 | 63669 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f550 super duty. on september 14, 2008, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began stalling. the failure persisted for two days. the contact parked the vehicle at his residence and attempted to start the engine the following day, but was unsuccessful. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel tank delaminated, causing plastic debris to flow through the fuel lines, fuel pump, and fuel filter. as a result, the fuel pump does not pump fuel to the fuel injectors, which prevents the vehicle from starting. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. the vehicle is still in the possession of the dealer and has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were 73,000. updated 11/14/08. *lj updated 11/18/08. *jb | |||
| 01/13/2006 | 128 | 5 | 04/09/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 65-70 mph the vehicle lost power and stopped. this is the fifth time this happened. the vehicle has been taken to several dealerships and each determined the fuel injectors were defective. the fuel injectors have been replaced 17 times. however, after each replacement the problem returns and the vehicle is currently at a local dealership for inspection and repair. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/04/2010 | 48000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f550 sd. while driving at approximately 45-50 mph, the vehicle would exhibit excessive shaking and would lose power. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the independent mechanic advised that the inside lining of the fuel tank was peeling and clogging the fuel lines. the manufacturer was contacted but would not assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 48,000. | |||
| 12/24/2009 | 101000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-55o. while driving the vehicle stalled without warning. he was able to pull over to the side of the road-way. the vehicle was towed to a ford dealer and a technician discovered an internal oil leak from the pump. the repairs were performed under warranty. several days after the repair an identical failure occurred. a technician from the dealer stated that the fuel tank delaminated due to the diesel fuel. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure mileage was 101000. the current mileage was 102000. | |||
| 04/07/2005 | 60000 | 1 | 09/30/2002 |
| 2003 f550 4x4 60,000 miles, fuel tank has 4 stress cracks, leaks over 2 gallons diesel fuel daily. fault caused by manufacturing defect, ford states no recall. tank was soldered, would not hold, replaced with new tank. defective tank available. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 11/11/2005 | 28798 | 8 | 04/09/2003 |
| Fuel injectors fail causing vehicle to shutdown. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/07/2008 | 43500 | 6 | 05/01/2003 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f550. while towing a vehicle at 45 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the failure caused a major back up that involved the local police. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel injectors were recently replaced. the dealer stated that the failure was due to the fuel injector. the current and failure mileages were 43,500. updated 02-14-08. *kb the fuel module, fuel pump and turbo charger were replaced. updated | |||