Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2008 Ford F-350

Truck was taken to Ford dealer and diagnosed with low pressure fuel pump and high pressure fuel pump out. Prior to this white smoke rolled out of exhaust while driving on highway and engine shut off. Truck waa towed to dealer with above findings. Ford diesel mechanic stated several issues with high and low pressure fuel pumps on these models. Please look into this. Estimated cost is 13,000 dollars to fix.

I recently purchased a 2008 Ford f350 diesel crew cab pickup from hayford Ford in isanti mn. I have driven the vehicle a total of 1500 miles since I purchased it. The vehicle has been in the shop more than 20 days since I purchased it. They now say I will have a bill of $8000 dollars to repair the contaminated diesel fuel system. I understand that there has been a fuel tank delamination issue on these vehicles that causes this problem. That can lead to a stalling of the engine if not detected prior to total failure. Ford will not even honor the warranty I purchased from them. I noticed the increase in engine oil volume prior to any failure which led Ford to diagnose a fuel pump failure prior to engine failure. I understand there have been failures while the vehicles are in motion, which would cause the possibility of serious accidents.

Was driving at approximately 40mp when the engine just stopped and lost power. This happened on 2 more occasions. Once while pulling out onto a busy street, and was almost hit by oncoming traffic. Cannot risk injury, so took it right to a reputable local diesel mechanic. Diesel mechanic states that entire fuel system must be replaced. Faulty hi pressure fuel pump disintegrated and sent metal thru fuel system. This will cost $8000 to fix. Was told this was the first year "bug" for a new design. Ford will not replace parts or warranty this. Common on this model, but definitely a safety hazard, as the truck may or may not stall when giving gas. It is unpredictable.

The high pressure fuel pump failed, causing the truck to lose power while merging onto the interstate. Our vehicle did not die completely, as I've heard most do. If we had been hauling our RV, it could have been catastophic in that situation. Ford has had these pumps recalled on other vehicles (a van?), but because the repair is costly, I believe that Ford may not want to recall these vehicles. The worst part of it is that anyone that owns an f350 buys it to haul something. In our case, a 13000 pound RV. If we lost power steering and brakes in the mountains of colorado and wyoming, it would not be good. Every mechanic we talked to about this seems to feel this is a common problem on the f350 6. 4l powerstroke.