Diesel Fuel System Tank Assembly problems of the 2003 Ford F-550

Three problems related to diesel fuel system tank assembly have been reported for the 2003 Ford F-550. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Diesel Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Ford f550 sd. While driving at approximately 45-50 mph, the vehicle would exhibit excessive shaking and would lose power. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the independent mechanic advised that the inside lining of the fuel tank was peeling and clogging the fuel lines. The manufacturer was contacted but would not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 48,000.

2 Diesel Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 12/24/2009

The contact owns a 2003 Ford f-55o. While driving the vehicle stalled without warning. He was able to pull over to the side of the road-way. The vehicle was towed to a Ford dealer and a technician discovered an internal oil leak from the pump. The repairs were performed under warranty. Several days after the repair an identical failure occurred. A technician from the dealer stated that the fuel tank delaminated due to the diesel fuel. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was 101000. The current mileage was 102000.

3 Diesel Fuel System Tank Assembly problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2005

2003 f550 4x4 60,000 miles, fuel tank has 4 stress cracks, leaks over 2 gallons diesel fuel daily. Fault caused by manufacturing defect, Ford states no recall. Tank was soldered, would not hold, replaced with new tank. Defective tank available.


Other Diesel Fuel System related problems of the 2003 Ford F-550

Diesel Fuel System problems
22
Diesel Fuel System Tank Assembly problems
6


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