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11V352000 Jul 13, 2011 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004...

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Jan 14, 2020 Engine 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN NEVADA WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO THE REPAI...

Jan 14, 2020 Engine 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER IN NEVADA WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO THE REPAI...

Feb 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 108,000 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND NOT RESTART OR JUST NOT START.

Feb 9, 2016 Steering 108,000 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND NOT RESTART OR JUST NOT START.

Feb 9, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 108,000 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND NOT RESTART OR JUST NOT START.

Feb 9, 2016 Steering 108,000 mi

ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND NOT RESTART OR JUST NOT START.

May 7, 2015 Engine 34,772 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION AND MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

May 7, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,772 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION AND MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

May 7, 2015 Engine 34,772 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION AND MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

May 7, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,772 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION AND MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FA...

Oct 29, 2013 Engine 47,895 mi

VEHICLE BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE WHEN STARTED. NOT DRIVABLE. TOWED TO RECOMMENDED LOCAL TRUCK REPAIR COMPANY. MUCH TESTING INCLUDING CYLINDER HEADS THEMSELVES. #7 CYLINDER PUSHING COOLANT. HEAD GASKET SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING. REPLACED. A MONTH IN SHOP. $4,000 REPAIR BILL. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RE...

Oct 29, 2013 Engine 47,895 mi

VEHICLE BILLOWING WHITE SMOKE WHEN STARTED. NOT DRIVABLE. TOWED TO RECOMMENDED LOCAL TRUCK REPAIR COMPANY. MUCH TESTING INCLUDING CYLINDER HEADS THEMSELVES. #7 CYLINDER PUSHING COOLANT. HEAD GASKET SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING. REPLACED. A MONTH IN SHOP. $4,000 REPAIR BILL. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RE...

Jan 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND AS A RESULT, THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE RE...

Jan 2, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND AS A RESULT, THE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE RE...

Dec 27, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel

I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO RE...

Dec 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO RE...

Dec 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 35,300 mi

I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO RE...

Dec 27, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 35,300 mi

I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO RE...

Dec 27, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel

I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO RE...

Dec 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System

I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO RE...

Dec 27, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 35,300 mi

I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO RE...

Dec 27, 2012 Fuel System, Diesel 35,300 mi

I OWN TWO 2005 F450 MASON DUMPS AND THE FUEL TANKS IN BOTH ARE FLAKING APART INSIDE AND DESTROYING BOTH OF MY ENGINES !! THE REPAIRS AND DAMAGE ARE ENDLESS AND IM SICK TO HEAR FORD IS AWARE OF THIS AND HAS NOT MADE ANY ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY ME. HAD I KNOWN THIS WAS AN ISSUE I WOULD HAVE ASKED THEM TO RE...

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 34,918 mi

IN 2006 34,918 MILES FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP ON MY 2005 F450 TRUCK. THEY ALSO REPLACED THE INJECTORS SEVERAL TIMES ALSO REPLACED THE TURBO. THEY HAVE FOUND RUST IN THE SYSTEM, THIS IS CAUSED FROM THE LINER IN THE TANK HAS FALLEN APART. THE TRUCK RUNS REAL BAD, BUCKING AND LOSING POWER. THE...

Oct 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 34,918 mi

IN 2006 34,918 MILES FORD HAD TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP ON MY 2005 F450 TRUCK. THEY ALSO REPLACED THE INJECTORS SEVERAL TIMES ALSO REPLACED THE TURBO. THEY HAVE FOUND RUST IN THE SYSTEM, THIS IS CAUSED FROM THE LINER IN THE TANK HAS FALLEN APART. THE TRUCK RUNS REAL BAD, BUCKING AND LOSING POWER. THE...

Sep 17, 2012 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVER HEAT AND THE CHECK GAUGES WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT OIL HAD SIP INTO THE COOLANT RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE...

Sep 17, 2012 Engine 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVER HEAT AND THE CHECK GAUGES WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT OIL HAD SIP INTO THE COOLANT RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE...

Jul 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE FUEL TANK AND NOTICED THAT THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK HAD STARTED TO PEEL AND BECOME MIXED WITH THE FUEL. THE FUEL FILTER WAS ALSO FULL OF T...

Jul 20, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO HESITATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE FUEL TANK AND NOTICED THAT THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK HAD STARTED TO PEEL AND BECOME MIXED WITH THE FUEL. THE FUEL FILTER WAS ALSO FULL OF T...

May 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERIOR PAINT OF THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK, FUEL LINES, FUEL PUMP, FUEL INJEC...

May 17, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERIOR PAINT OF THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK, FUEL LINES, FUEL PUMP, FUEL INJEC...

Dec 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAM...

Dec 22, 2011 Exterior Lighting 121,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAM...

Oct 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED HIM TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER DRAIN PLUG AND THEN DRAIN THE FUEL OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT IF HE SHOULD NOTICE PAIN...

Oct 17, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO INFORMED HIM TO CHECK THE FUEL FILTER DRAIN PLUG AND THEN DRAIN THE FUEL OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT IF HE SHOULD NOTICE PAIN...

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 97,105 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN A NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TRANSMISSION FLY WHEEL BOLTS, CAUSED DAMAGE TO FLY WHEEL, TORQUE CONVERT AND THE BOLTS WERE REMOVED IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE FAI...

Sep 6, 2011 Power Train 97,105 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN A NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TRANSMISSION FLY WHEEL BOLTS, CAUSED DAMAGE TO FLY WHEEL, TORQUE CONVERT AND THE BOLTS WERE REMOVED IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE FAI...

Aug 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND CAUSING FUEL TO BECOME CLOGGED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

Aug 4, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND CAUSING FUEL TO BECOME CLOGGED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T...

May 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2005 F-450 BEGAN LOSING POWER. I TOOK IT IN TO A DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED,(STILL UNDER WARRANTY). THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FUEL TANK IS COMING APART INSIDE. THE TANK IS LINED INSIDE WITH A SHEET OF ALUMINUM. THE ALUMINUM IS COMING APART INSIDE THE TANK AND CLOGGING THE FUEL SYSTEM. SO THE DEALE...

May 14, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2005 F-450 BEGAN LOSING POWER. I TOOK IT IN TO A DEALERSHIP TO GET IT FIXED,(STILL UNDER WARRANTY). THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE FUEL TANK IS COMING APART INSIDE. THE TANK IS LINED INSIDE WITH A SHEET OF ALUMINUM. THE ALUMINUM IS COMING APART INSIDE THE TANK AND CLOGGING THE FUEL SYSTEM. SO THE DEALE...

Dec 30, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

WE HAVE A FORD 2005 F-450 RACK BODY TRUCK. IN 2007-08 WE PAID A FORD DEALERSHIP APPROX.$4000 TO REPLACE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS ON SAID VEHICLE. JUST THIS WEEK, A DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THAT THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND WE WOULD INCUR SIMILAR EXPENSES BECAUSE FOR...

Dec 30, 2010 Equipment 50,000 mi

WE HAVE A FORD 2005 F-450 RACK BODY TRUCK. IN 2007-08 WE PAID A FORD DEALERSHIP APPROX.$4000 TO REPLACE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS ON SAID VEHICLE. JUST THIS WEEK, A DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THAT THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND WE WOULD INCUR SIMILAR EXPENSES BECAUSE FOR...

Dec 30, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

WE HAVE A FORD 2005 F-450 RACK BODY TRUCK. IN 2007-08 WE PAID A FORD DEALERSHIP APPROX.$4000 TO REPLACE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS ON SAID VEHICLE. JUST THIS WEEK, A DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THAT THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND WE WOULD INCUR SIMILAR EXPENSES BECAUSE FOR...

Dec 30, 2010 Equipment 50,000 mi

WE HAVE A FORD 2005 F-450 RACK BODY TRUCK. IN 2007-08 WE PAID A FORD DEALERSHIP APPROX.$4000 TO REPLACE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS ON SAID VEHICLE. JUST THIS WEEK, A DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIP INFORMED US THAT THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN AND WE WOULD INCUR SIMILAR EXPENSES BECAUSE FOR...

Dec 6, 2010 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND TOWING UPHILL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL AND INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 30 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH DISCOVERED ...

Dec 6, 2010 Electrical System 130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND TOWING UPHILL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL AND INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 30 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS BARELY ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH DISCOVERED ...

Oct 5, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 129,000 mi

10/5/2010 BRIGHTON,MI MY TRUCK STARTED TO BLOW WHITE SMOKE AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT HAS A DELAMINATION PROBLEM IN THE FUEL TANK AND THE CAUSE WAS FROM BIO-DIESEL CONTAMINATION AND I WOULD NOW NEED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL TH...

Oct 5, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 129,000 mi

10/5/2010 BRIGHTON,MI MY TRUCK STARTED TO BLOW WHITE SMOKE AND THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD IT HAS A DELAMINATION PROBLEM IN THE FUEL TANK AND THE CAUSE WAS FROM BIO-DIESEL CONTAMINATION AND I WOULD NOW NEED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL TH...

Sep 10, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE OUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE CAUSE WAS BECAUSE OF THE ADDITIVES OR BIO DIESEL IN THE DIESEL F...

Sep 10, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED FROM THE INSIDE OUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 40 MPH. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE CAUSE WAS BECAUSE OF THE ADDITIVES OR BIO DIESEL IN THE DIESEL F...

Aug 24, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 43,000 mi

SEPT. 9, 2008 - TRUCK STARTED MISSING CHANGED FUEL FILTER WHEN IN SHOP FOR NORMAL SERVICE MARCH 18, 2009 - TRUCK STALLED AND WOULD NOT START, TOWED TO SHOP, DID DIAGNOSTICS , REGULAR SERVICE, AND PUT ON FUEL REGULATOR OCT. 12, 2009 - TRUCK MISSING AND OVERHEATING, REPLACE FUEL FILTER AND RADIATOR...

Aug 24, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 43,000 mi

SEPT. 9, 2008 - TRUCK STARTED MISSING CHANGED FUEL FILTER WHEN IN SHOP FOR NORMAL SERVICE MARCH 18, 2009 - TRUCK STALLED AND WOULD NOT START, TOWED TO SHOP, DID DIAGNOSTICS , REGULAR SERVICE, AND PUT ON FUEL REGULATOR OCT. 12, 2009 - TRUCK MISSING AND OVERHEATING, REPLACE FUEL FILTER AND RADIATOR...

Aug 17, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

FORD F 450 DIESEL FUEL TANK IS DELAMINATING CAUSING THE TRUCK TO STALL CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION ON THE ROAD. FROM RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM. APPARENTLY FORD IS IGNORING THE PROBLEM AND SHIFTING THE BLAME TO FUEL. MY CHEVY NOR MY FATHERS DODGE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I...

Aug 17, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 50,000 mi

FORD F 450 DIESEL FUEL TANK IS DELAMINATING CAUSING THE TRUCK TO STALL CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION ON THE ROAD. FROM RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM. APPARENTLY FORD IS IGNORING THE PROBLEM AND SHIFTING THE BLAME TO FUEL. MY CHEVY NOR MY FATHERS DODGE HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I...

Mar 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,845 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE EXPELLED EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE FROM THE TAIL PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO...

Mar 12, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,845 mi

TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE EXPELLED EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE FROM THE TAIL PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THE IDENTICAL FAILURES. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO...

Nov 17, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 29,386 mi

I BROUGHT MY COMPANIES 2005 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY TO THE DEALER FOR OIL LEAKS & RUNNING POORLY . THE FUEL TANK HAS DELAMINATED & THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR . *TR

Nov 17, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 29,386 mi

I BROUGHT MY COMPANIES 2005 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY TO THE DEALER FOR OIL LEAKS & RUNNING POORLY . THE FUEL TANK HAS DELAMINATED & THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR . *TR

Oct 21, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 50,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH UP AN INCLINE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50300. UPDATED 01/1410 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED T...

Oct 21, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 50,300 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH UP AN INCLINE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE HE NOTICED THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50300. UPDATED 01/1410 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED T...

Aug 15, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 58,005 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-450 THAT WAS LOOSING POWER GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD JUST REPLACED THE FUEL FILTERS ABOUT TWO THOUSAND MILES BEFORE. WHEN I REMOVED THE FRAME MOUNTED FUEL FILTER IT WAS FULL OF SILVER METAL FLAKES. I CALLED THE SERVICE MANAGER AT FORD AND WAS TOLD IT WAS DELAMINATION OF THE FUE...

Aug 15, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 58,005 mi

I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-450 THAT WAS LOOSING POWER GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD JUST REPLACED THE FUEL FILTERS ABOUT TWO THOUSAND MILES BEFORE. WHEN I REMOVED THE FRAME MOUNTED FUEL FILTER IT WAS FULL OF SILVER METAL FLAKES. I CALLED THE SERVICE MANAGER AT FORD AND WAS TOLD IT WAS DELAMINATION OF THE FUE...

May 9, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 75,000 mi

THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK IS FLAKING OFF INTO MY FUEL LINES. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED MAJOR HESITATION AND LACK OF POWER. NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION TO KNOW THE EXTENT OF DAMAGES. *TR

May 9, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 75,000 mi

THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK IS FLAKING OFF INTO MY FUEL LINES. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED MAJOR HESITATION AND LACK OF POWER. NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION TO KNOW THE EXTENT OF DAMAGES. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SLUGGISHNESS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL FILTER WAS DIRTY. SERVICE PERSON REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND NOW THE TRUCK WON'T RUN AT ALL. I AM INFORMED THAT THERE IS FUEL CONTAMINATION. TOWED THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER REPAIR STATION AND I AM INFORMED THAT THE LIN...

Sep 23, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SLUGGISHNESS. I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL FILTER WAS DIRTY. SERVICE PERSON REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND NOW THE TRUCK WON'T RUN AT ALL. I AM INFORMED THAT THERE IS FUEL CONTAMINATION. TOWED THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER REPAIR STATION AND I AM INFORMED THAT THE LIN...

Jul 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,119 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F450. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO FILL THE GAS TANK, ALL OF THE FUEL BEGAN TO COME OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK. HE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD COLLAPSED AND SLIT AT THE SEAM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE FAI...

Jul 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F450. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. HE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK HAD COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND SERVICED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,119 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F450. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO FILL THE GAS TANK, ALL OF THE FUEL BEGAN TO COME OUT OF THE TOP OF THE TANK. HE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD COLLAPSED AND SLIT AT THE SEAM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE FAI...

Jul 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F450. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. HE EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK HAD COLLAPSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND SERVICED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,146 mi

I OWN SEVEN 2004 AND 2005 FORD F-550 AND F-450 TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES THAT I USE FOR MY BUSINESS. EVERYONE OF THESE VEHICLES HAS BROKEN DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM-LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. HERE IS A LIST OF THE MILEAGES THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED: VEHICLE #1 - 96,914 & 100,...

Jul 16, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 89,146 mi

I OWN SEVEN 2004 AND 2005 FORD F-550 AND F-450 TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES THAT I USE FOR MY BUSINESS. EVERYONE OF THESE VEHICLES HAS BROKEN DOWN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM-LEAKING HEAD GASKETS. HERE IS A LIST OF THE MILEAGES THAT THE FAILURES OCCURRED: VEHICLE #1 - 96,914 & 100,...

Jun 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR F-450 TRUCK PULLING OUR 6 HORSE TRAILER, HAS SEVERAL TIMES, HAD THE ENGINE JUST QUIT WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. BARELY GETTING IT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY WITH A LOAD OF HORSES. FORD HAS REPEATEDLY REPLACED INJECTORS, WHICH THEY CLAIM BEING THE PROBLEM, BUT IT HAS RECUR...

Jun 25, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 99,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR F-450 TRUCK PULLING OUR 6 HORSE TRAILER, HAS SEVERAL TIMES, HAD THE ENGINE JUST QUIT WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH. BARELY GETTING IT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY WITH A LOAD OF HORSES. FORD HAS REPEATEDLY REPLACED INJECTORS, WHICH THEY CLAIM BEING THE PROBLEM, BUT IT HAS RECUR...

Apr 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,300 mi

MY 2005 FORD F450 HAS BEEN HAVING STARTING ISSUES. NOW THE PROBLEM IS THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. FORD SERVICE HAS RUN DIAGNOSTICS AND SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,300 mi

MY 2005 FORD F450 HAS BEEN HAVING STARTING ISSUES. NOW THE PROBLEM IS THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT WHILE DRIVING. FORD SERVICE HAS RUN DIAGNOSTICS AND SAID NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT. *TR

Jul 27, 2007 Structure 53,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SUPERDUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A TOW HITCH IN THE MIDDLE OF ITS BED. THE BED HAS A BEND APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET BY 9 INCHES AROUND THE HITCH. HE STATED THAT THE BEND IS INCREASING DAILY. HE SPOKE WITH FORD AND THEY STATED THAT T...

Jul 27, 2007 Structure 53,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SUPERDUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A TOW HITCH IN THE MIDDLE OF ITS BED. THE BED HAS A BEND APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET BY 9 INCHES AROUND THE HITCH. HE STATED THAT THE BEND IS INCREASING DAILY. HE SPOKE WITH FORD AND THEY STATED THAT T...

May 9, 2007 Suspension 1,639 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OR GREATER, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE VEERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT IN CLEAR ROAD CONDITIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND PERFORMED THE REPAIR; HOWEVER THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAS ...

May 9, 2007 Suspension 1,639 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OR GREATER, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE VEERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT IN CLEAR ROAD CONDITIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND PERFORMED THE REPAIR; HOWEVER THE FAILURE STILL OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAS ...

Mar 14, 2007 Suspension 18,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD F-450 TRUCK ON A SECONDARY ROAD IN BAJA CALIFORNIA WHEN THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FELL OFF, PRESUMABLY WHILE PASSING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. I WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY AWARE THAT THE SPRING WAS MISSING, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE SPRING WHEN I LATER SEARCHED THE ROADWAY. *JB

Mar 14, 2007 Suspension 18,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY FORD F-450 TRUCK ON A SECONDARY ROAD IN BAJA CALIFORNIA WHEN THE LEFT FRONT COIL SPRING FELL OFF, PRESUMABLY WHILE PASSING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. I WAS NOT IMMEDIATELY AWARE THAT THE SPRING WAS MISSING, AND WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE SPRING WHEN I LATER SEARCHED THE ROADWAY. *JB

Mar 1, 2007 Steering 63,322 mi

AMBULANCE WAS RESPONDING TO A CALL AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE STEERING LINK BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM. THE DISCONNECTED STEERING LINK WAS CAUSE BY A BROKEN STEERING LINK TIE ROD END. THE TIE ROD END SEPARATED AT THE THREADED...

Mar 1, 2007 Steering 63,322 mi

AMBULANCE WAS RESPONDING TO A CALL AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE STEERING LINK BECOMING DISCONNECTED FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE ARM. THE DISCONNECTED STEERING LINK WAS CAUSE BY A BROKEN STEERING LINK TIE ROD END. THE TIE ROD END SEPARATED AT THE THREADED...

Feb 26, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,200 mi

FUEL INJECTORS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL AND SHUTDOWN - MULTIPLE VEHICLES. *NM

Feb 26, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 18,200 mi

FUEL INJECTORS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO FAIL AND SHUTDOWN - MULTIPLE VEHICLES. *NM

Oct 3, 2006 Electrical System 53,000 mi

THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROLS WENT OUT AT LESS THAN 15,000 MILES. AFTER THAT ENGINE ALWAYS RAN HOT. ENGINE BUNED UP AT LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. THEY PUT A NEW ONE IN AND NOW THE TURBO IS NOT OPERATING RIGHT, TRUCK WILL ONLY PULL A LOAD AT 50 MPH. ALL OF THE EVENTS LISTED HERE HAPPENED BEFORE THE TRUCK ...

Oct 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROLS WENT OUT AT LESS THAN 15,000 MILES. AFTER THAT ENGINE ALWAYS RAN HOT. ENGINE BUNED UP AT LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. THEY PUT A NEW ONE IN AND NOW THE TURBO IS NOT OPERATING RIGHT, TRUCK WILL ONLY PULL A LOAD AT 50 MPH. ALL OF THE EVENTS LISTED HERE HAPPENED BEFORE THE TRUCK ...

Oct 3, 2006 Electrical System 53,000 mi

THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROLS WENT OUT AT LESS THAN 15,000 MILES. AFTER THAT ENGINE ALWAYS RAN HOT. ENGINE BUNED UP AT LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. THEY PUT A NEW ONE IN AND NOW THE TURBO IS NOT OPERATING RIGHT, TRUCK WILL ONLY PULL A LOAD AT 50 MPH. ALL OF THE EVENTS LISTED HERE HAPPENED BEFORE THE TRUCK ...

Oct 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTROLS WENT OUT AT LESS THAN 15,000 MILES. AFTER THAT ENGINE ALWAYS RAN HOT. ENGINE BUNED UP AT LESS THAN 60,000 MILES. THEY PUT A NEW ONE IN AND NOW THE TURBO IS NOT OPERATING RIGHT, TRUCK WILL ONLY PULL A LOAD AT 50 MPH. ALL OF THE EVENTS LISTED HERE HAPPENED BEFORE THE TRUCK ...

Aug 31, 2005 Visibility 300 mi

DT: 2005 FORD F450 SD - THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN IT HAD ONLY 300 MILES FOR SCRATCHES ON THE TWO SIDE WINDOWS AND FRONT WINDSHIELD. NOW THE VEHICLE HAS 5000 MILES ON IT, AND CONSUMER CANNOT SEE OUT THE WINDOWS, AND IT WILL NOT PASS THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. ALSO, THE FRONT W...

Aug 31, 2005 Visibility 300 mi

DT: 2005 FORD F450 SD - THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN IT HAD ONLY 300 MILES FOR SCRATCHES ON THE TWO SIDE WINDOWS AND FRONT WINDSHIELD. NOW THE VEHICLE HAS 5000 MILES ON IT, AND CONSUMER CANNOT SEE OUT THE WINDOWS, AND IT WILL NOT PASS THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. ALSO, THE FRONT W...

Aug 31, 2005 Visibility 300 mi

DT: 2005 FORD F450 SD - THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN IT HAD ONLY 300 MILES FOR SCRATCHES ON THE TWO SIDE WINDOWS AND FRONT WINDSHIELD. NOW THE VEHICLE HAS 5000 MILES ON IT, AND CONSUMER CANNOT SEE OUT THE WINDOWS, AND IT WILL NOT PASS THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. ALSO, THE FRONT W...

Aug 31, 2005 Visibility 300 mi

DT: 2005 FORD F450 SD - THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN IT HAD ONLY 300 MILES FOR SCRATCHES ON THE TWO SIDE WINDOWS AND FRONT WINDSHIELD. NOW THE VEHICLE HAS 5000 MILES ON IT, AND CONSUMER CANNOT SEE OUT THE WINDOWS, AND IT WILL NOT PASS THE STATE SAFETY INSPECTION. ALSO, THE FRONT W...