Tank Assembly problems of the 2006 Ford F-350

Five problems related to tank assembly have been reported for the 2006 Ford F-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall at any time without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel tank was rusted from the inside. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 21,000 and the current mileage was 24,500.

2 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2011

Liner in the fuel tank corroded and clogged fuel system causing failure of vehicle.

3 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2010

Truck runs rough, check engine light come on, fuel sensor error. There seems to be quite a few similar complaints. Dealers stated fuel tanks are corroding. Why has there not been a recall? this is a manufacturing problem. Ford should deal with it. Or made to.

4 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-350. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact drove over an uneven road surface and the front end of the vehicle began to shake vigorously. The vehicle would also shake abnormally when decelerating. The contact stated that in addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated, the vehicle would erratically shift, and the fuel tank was delaminating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics but the technicians were unable to determine the cause of the shaking. The technicians were able to determine that the transmission shift sensor and the fuel tank would have to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission was rebuilt. And the transmission shift sensor was replaced. The fuel tank was not replaced. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

5 Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2010

The contact owns a 2006 Ford f350. While driving at a speed of 60 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle within minutes. The dealer advised the fuel tank was defective and would need to be replaced. This was the first incident of the failure. The vehicle was left in possession of the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 57,390 and the current mileage was 57,400.


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