Ferrari F355 owners have reported 2 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel hoses lines/piping and fittings (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems |
1998 Ferrari 355. Consumer states that he received a recall for the fuel divider block. He stated that he took the vehicle in for repair and after the repairs the vehicle now has more issues. The consumer stated upon starting the vehicle, he noticed it didn't sound the same. He drove around the parking lot and noticed it didn't have any power. The consumer asked the mechanic to take a test drive, and then the engine light illuminated. A diagnostic test revealed that the left catalytic converter was running hot. The consumer had the vehicle towed to another establishment and a diagnostics revealed the fuel lines that entered the left side of the fuel divider block were backwards. The vehicle was only working on 4 cylinders, which led to the left side catalytic converter overheating and damaging the left side ecm. The problem was a result of the work that was performed by the previous dealer.
1996 Ferrari spyder F355 caught fire in the engine compartment. Consumer states that after the investigation it was verified that the fire was caused by a rupture of the high pressure fuel line. The consumer stated the driver sustained burn injuries to the head, shoulder, back, and neck. The recall had been performed to prevent the problem a possible fire from occurring, however despite the recall fix, the vehicle still caught on fire.