general problems of the 2003 Ford F-550

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while driving 55-60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel tank inner lining was DE-laminating and being drawn into the fuel system. As a temporary remedy, the contact decided to DE-laminate the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostics. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford f550. The contact stated that the fuel tank had delaminated and caused the fuel tank to clogged up. The failure also caused the vehicle to lose power and stall while driving uphill. The was responsible for paying $900 to replace the fuel tank since there were no warranties or recalls. The manufacturer confirmed that there were no recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.

I have 2 Ford f550 trucks (2001,2003). Both trucks with very low mileage (37k, 56k miles). Both diesel engines. Both have only had either shell or chevron fuel put in them. No bio fuels. The interior of both my trucks fuel tanks are delaminating and causing the various fuel filters to clog with a metallic debris and rust. Ford motor company is blaming the delaminating on the fuel used in the trucks. My dealer (westlie Ford, camas, washington) where I purchased these trucks cannot warranty the replacement tanks needed to remedy this problem. This is an epidemic for Ford motor company! word has it Ford has fixed the problem with the new coating on the new tanks but, I can find no announcement from Ford motor company saying so. Average cost to replace this tank runs between $1,500 - $2,500 dollars. How many people must die when their fuel systems get clogged by the delaminating particles of the fuel tank and stop dead on a freeway or foggy night? Ford motor company should fix this problem!.

Vehicle stopped working. The culprit was the Ford fuel tank that had delaminated. The tank had to be replaced. The cost: $1600. 00. Additionally, there was a loss of revenue as this vehicle is used for production purposes. Ford denied responsibility for any defects of their fuel tanks. With no other choice, we had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. This is a safety issue, as these vehicles are used for commercial usage daily. This is also a financial burden that has been forced onto us unfairly. They need to take responsibility and recall these fuel tanks.

Engine failed and vehicle stopped working. The culprit was the Ford fuel tank that had delaminated. The tank had to be replaced. The cost: $2223. 41. Additionally, there was a loss of revenue as this vehicle is used for production purposes. Ford denied responsibility for any defects of their fuel tanks. With no other choice, we had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. This is a safety issue, as these vehicles are used for commercial usage daily. This is also a financial burden that has been forced onto us unfairly. They need to take responsibility and recall these fuel tanks.

Fuel tank delamination. Clogs fuel system, and trashes injectors and pumps. New tank, injectors, pump. Clean fuel system. Ford says biofuel, never use biofuel.

Truck was running rough and was loosing power. They replaced the gas tank injectors and a pump. The dealer stated that the diesel was eating away at the liner of the tank. My truck is only 5 years old. It has cost hundreds of dollars to fix. The truck is in the shop right now for same problems no power.

2004 Ford super duty w 6. 0 liter diesel. Fuel tank internal coating if flaking off. Engine looses power and stops without warning. Most of tank has peeled off which plugs up fuel strainer in tank. Truck was towed and this washed the defective material from the fuel strainer. No codes were detected. This has happened 2-3 times before we caught it. Tank and internal pump were replaced at about 120,000 miles at my cost. I have all the parts. Vehicle will loose power immediately without warning.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford f550 super duty. On September 14, 2008, while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began stalling. The failure persisted for two days. The contact parked the vehicle at his residence and attempted to start the engine the following day, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the fuel tank delaminated, causing plastic debris to flow through the fuel lines, fuel pump, and fuel filter. As a result, the fuel pump does not pump fuel to the fuel injectors, which prevents the vehicle from starting. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle is still in the possession of the dealer and has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 73,000. Updated 11/14/08. Updated 11/18/08.

Engine failed and vehicle stopped working. The culprit was the Ford fuel tank that had delaminated which caused debris to move through the fuel filter and engine. The engine had o be replaced. The tank had to be replaced. The cost: $10,345. 00. Additionally, there was a loss of revenue as this vehicle is used for production purposes. Ford denied responsibility for any defects of their fuel tanks. With no other choice, we had to pay for the repairs out of pocket. This is a safety issue, as these vehicles are used for commercial usage daily. This is also a financial burden that has been forced onto us unfairly. They need to take responsibility and recall these fuel tanks.

: the contact stated while driving at 65-70 mph the vehicle lost power and stopped. This is the fifth time this happened. The vehicle has been taken to several dealerships and each determined the fuel injectors were defective. The fuel injectors have been replaced 17 times. However, after each replacement the problem returns and the vehicle is currently at a local dealership for inspection and repair.