Fuel Delivery problems of the 1999 Ford F-250

Two problems related to fuel delivery have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Fuel Delivery problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2000

Fuel line routing on top of engine allowed an abrasion hole in a pressurized feed line. The routing of the fuel feed line was too close to the feed line on one of the cylinder fuel injection lines. A 3/8 high pressure line developed a hole and fed fuel to top of engine intake manifold valley. This engine has a turbo charged injection and fuel came incontact with hot componets. The dealer fixed the symptom of the leak by brazing the hole close with metal flux. The root problem of too close of fuel line routing was not addressed, therefore leading to a potential under the hood fire. I do not know if this problem is related to only this vehicle or the 7. 3l series motor from from Ford for the F-250 trucks. Secondly, as an aviation repair technician, I do not feel a fix of this type on a high pressure fuel line should be the proper repair action, the line should be replaced. The root cause of the abrasion thru the line should be addressed.

2 Fuel Delivery problem

The emergency brake cable was routed incorrectly, which caused it to rub against the left rear tire, and becoming completely exposed. Dealer diagnosed the retainer bracket was not installed and corrected. Dealer service dept. Then routed cable under the left rear leaf spring which was rubbing the cable again, and caused exposure. . The fuel gauge sender was replaced.




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