Gasoline Fuel System Related Problems of the 2000 Ford F-550

Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2000 Ford F-550.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Ford F-550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Fuel Pump problems
2

Fuel Pump problem #1

Vehicle shut off while driving 11,425 miles 6/17/02 warranty replace fuel pump. 6/28/02 stalled on freeway 11,698 local deal gaudin Ford pulled diesel fuel tank found coating inside fuel tank pealing off pluging system they would not warranty the job saying its a fuel problem . We use biodiesel as an alternat fuel in the valey for the last 2 years Ford motor company reps say they do not stand behind biodiesel it voids warranty. Is this true? our is it possiple a defect in the coating in the tank I have never noticed a coating inside a diesal fuel tank before.

Fuel Pump problem #2

Vehicle would not go more than 5 mph going up a hill, vehicle was taken in to be inspected for this problem and after various diagnosis and attempted repairs it was finally discovered that manufacturer installed a gasoline pump in the truck instead of a diesel fuel pump, consumer also experienced another problem while driving, the truck stalled and fuel and oil spilled on the road and then consumer saw smoke coming from engine, consumer is requesting reimbursement for truck rentals.


Gasoline Fuel System related problems in other Ford F-550 model year vehicles:



F-550 Service Bulletins
F-550 Safety Recalls
F-550 Defect Investigations