Other Fuel System Problems of Ford F-450

Incidents summary: the vehicle experienced a significant engine compartment fire while in operation. The fire originated in the engine valley near the secondary fuel filter, consistent with the failure mode described in NHTSA investigation pe24014. 1. Component failure & part numbers: the fire necessitated an $18,000 repair (ro #443426). Based on the repair invoice, the following safety-critical components were heat-destroyed and replaced: secondary fuel filter (pc3z9n184c) main engine wiring harness (hc3z12b637a) inlet manifold (gc4z9424a) high-pressure fuel pipes (hc3z9j280j and bc3z9e964a) cowl grilles (hc3z25022a68ab/69ac) 2. Safety risk & pre-existing symptoms: prior to the fire, the engine exhibited a "surging" idle and erratic rpm behavior, which was reported to the dealer. After the replacement of the aforementioned fuel and electrical components, the surging issue was immediately resolved, confirming the original symptom was a precursor to the fuel system failure. While no injuries occurred, the fire presented an immediate risk of occupant injury and total vehicle loss. 3. Disposal of evidence (spoliation): despite an active liability dispute and an ongoing manufacturer investigation, the dealership (autonation Ford valencia) admitted in writing that they disposed of the failed secondary fuel filter and the main wiring harness. These primary pieces of evidence are currently unavailable for federal or forensic inspection due to the dealer's actions. 4. Confirmation: the fire damage was confirmed by the dealership, and I have paid the repair invoice under protest to retrieve the property. I am seeking a review of this incident under the scope of pe24014.

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N October 28th, I left atlanta, georgia with a load going to pittsburgh–philadelphia. On October 29th, 2025, around 12:30 a. M. , I was approximately two miles north of birch river, west virginia. While driving uphill at a steady speed of about 60–65 mph, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound, as if something had exploded or blown inside the engine. Right after that, the truck immediately lost power, and I pulled over to the shoulder as quickly as I could. As I was stopping, I saw flames coming through the hood directly in front of me, mostly from the driver’s side. I grabbed the fire extinguisher from inside my cab and opened the hood. On the driver’s side of the engine, I saw heavy flames coming out under high pressure. I emptied the entire extinguisher, but the fire did not stop. Then I ran to get my second extinguisher from the trailer and used it completely as well, but the flames kept burning. I noticed that strong flames were also coming from underneath the front driver’s side wheel area.

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Vehicle caught fire. Fire in the engine compartment after heavy fuel smell/odor.

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Vehicle shut down while in motion on highway which caused for brakes and steering to fail. Vehicle was towed to sun state Ford dealership where they did a diagnosis. They found excessive amounts of metal in the high pressure fuel system. They had to replace the entire fuel system plus replaced all injectors which now has an open invoice of $15,923. 97. After research we found out that there is a recall on the cp4 which is the manufactire recall number 24s78 and NHTSA recall number 24v957. Ford is not willing to cover the cost of the recall repairs and the dealership is not cooperating as well. This is a company vehicle losing the company $3k per day.

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My truck is outfitted with the cp4 fuel pump. These pumps are failing on a regular basis and destroying entire fuel systems costing the vehicle owner as much as $20,000 to replace. If this pump goes out while driving, it could be a major safety issue. I tow a 44 foot trailer with my truck and this can cause a deadly accident. I called Ford and there is no recall as of now. There are attorneys out there using the lemon law act to go after the ones that have failed so far. These pumps are not designed to be used with american diesel. They are made in europe and designed for their fuel. I am just trying to prevent an accident. I’d like Ford to just recall this pump and replace it.

High pressure fuel pump failed while driving towing a trailer. Was able to pull over safely, entire fuel system needs to be replaced. Unknown if anything else was damaged yet. Vehicle is still in for repairs, estimate is between 9-13k parts and labor. I hope it didn't destroy the entire engine.

Recall #21e04 pcm reprograming car continúe same lost power fuel volume regulador control circuit low mass or volume air flow circuit low input intake air temperature circuit high input.

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The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-450 sd. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart after various attempts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In, addition the contact stated that there was no fuel coming through the fuel filter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,768.

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6. 7 diesel fuel injector hold down clamp broke and fuel injector blew out of cylinder head spraying fuel all over engine compartment. Vehicle was always serviced by authorized Ford dealers per schedule. Vehicle in motion on highway. Has 98,000 miles on it, but is a few months over the 5 year powertrain warranty. Local Ford tech says its a common problem for this engine, and Ford has recognized it and is making engineering changes to replacement parts. This may be, but having a high pressure fuel system blow apart on the road is not common for me. And of course no warranty coverage so I have to cover all costs. I have no notification from anyone about recalls or tsbs effecting the vehicle.

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1/28/14- hpfp metal shavings found after engine power down, all fuel system replaced. After only a few months (4/10/14) same thing. On 4/25/16 same thing. No warrant. Ford knows this has been ongoing issue, refuses to warranty while other mfg, ie vw does cover same part. I would welcome class action suit.

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I have 2008 Ford f450 with 60 k miles and radiator start leaking at the bottom and it was building preassure on the top of atifreaze box and heat air stoped working and Ford dealer that I bought from disnt cover the warranty I paid 1400$ to get problem fixed and it second radiator that I changed from my pocket !!!! I think Ford needs to do something with that it should be a recall for all 2008-2014 power stroke diesel engines.

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Investigation needs to be done on 2008 Ford f450sd 6. 4l trucks on the bolts that are used in the engine compartment for the exhausts. Have a bolt that broke that is now causing a whistling sound under acceleration and exhaust fumes to escape. On the driver side four other bolts have broken off in the head unit that will require for the engine or cab to be removed in order to replace the bolts. The repair facility my truck is located has four other 6. 4l Ford super duty trucks sitting their for the same repairs. Seems to me there is an issue with the type of studs and bolts the manufacturer used. Recall needs to be issued to fix this issue. The other trucks were f250, f350, and f450 super duty 6. 4l turbo diesel. The exhaust fumes is definitely a safety hazard.

Engine will shut off while driving and not restart or just not start.

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Truck was pulling my 16k 5th wheel camper over the passes between montana and idaho in tow haul mode up and down. These are only 4,200 foot passes but steep. Usually in 6th gear but sometimes 4th going 50-55; oil temps show as 220 to 239 then the big fan kicks in to cool it. On one of the smaller passes, shortly after I crested the hill the truck sharply down shifted (I think it skipped 4th and went into 3rd. Immediately thereafter the "check engine" light came on, ¿tool� emblem showed on dash, "low power" notice showed on dash, and I barely had time to get halfway off the road before I lost power steering and brakes. This could have been a horrific disaster on just about any other interstate highway location, let alone two lane roads that we have been with our truck/trailer. As it was, it was one very scary ten seconds. I had no power steering or brakes. Later I learned that if it happens again that I should keep it above 5 mph to get off road and lined up, then stomp on brakes because you only have one chance. On the side of the road, "¿check engine" light is red, but no other warning lights now. I can get no revs out of engine. I turn off key and shut down. Check fluids underneath, and under hood all is well. Try phone - no coverage. Closest town is 16 miles. Restart engine after 5 minutes. It was about 60 outside at the top of the pass, and I can now rev engine, but engine light is on. Head to town, get cell coverage on next rise and call ahead to nearest Ford dealer for directions. Another pass is between us - 4th of July, a taller one than the shutdown event. Idaho dealer (jim merriman, lake city Ford) kindly squeezes me in. See engine light on. Tech scott sees light and runs scan and sees no record of any codes in any systems. What the?? next morning, Ford told dealer that there is no way that a code did not register if the light was on,.

Engine logo light came on; then red sign came on " stop safely now". I pulled to the shoulder and the engine stopped. I waited 30 minutes or so and the engine started again. I drove starting and stopping to a Ford dealer in clarion, PA. Slept in the truck all night and the next morning shawn ran the computer and his conclusion was the number 8 cylinder injector was bad and that causes the heat sensors to malfunction. He didn't have the part but suggested running it until it cuts out, let it cool then run it again. Well after about 70 miles it stopped for good. I then called up montross Ford, and they had the injector so I bought it thinking next I'll find the mechanic, on a Saturday afternoon I was wrong. Next I looked up recalls and I found a recall for faulty heat sensors, that recall was for the same time period as my truck was made. I am now sitting on the side of rt. 76 with no where to go pulling a 4 car trailer, customers upset and my last hope is Ford motor CO.

Driving down the road at 65 mph pulling a horse trailer, transfer case blew up, breaking the front drive shaft, which wiped out the brake lines, trailer brake line and the fuel lift pump and lines. Had no power or brakes. Had Ford fix the truck, but they would not take any responsibility for the failure. The reason for the failure was not found.

First time it was my radiator, I replaced it. Second time it was and injector, I had that fixed. Now it is my turbo and engine. Ford refuses to cover it under wanrrenty, many people have had issues with these models.

Vehicle would quit pulling. Had to pull to shoulder and shut off. After fifteen or twenty minutes, it would start and run fairly normal for a few miles and then do the same thing over again. This went on until I got to my destination which was a couple hundred miles.

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