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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 10, 2018 Engine 107,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FUEL TANK DISINTEGRATED. THE FLOAT FILTER AND FILTER WERE CLOGGED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (VISION FORD, 1500 S WHITE SANDS BLVD, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310) AND WAS ADVISED TO SCH...

Jan 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 107,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FUEL TANK DISINTEGRATED. THE FLOAT FILTER AND FILTER WERE CLOGGED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (VISION FORD, 1500 S WHITE SANDS BLVD, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310) AND WAS ADVISED TO SCH...

Jan 10, 2018 Engine 107,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FUEL TANK DISINTEGRATED. THE FLOAT FILTER AND FILTER WERE CLOGGED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (VISION FORD, 1500 S WHITE SANDS BLVD, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310) AND WAS ADVISED TO SCH...

Jan 10, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 107,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FUEL TANK DISINTEGRATED. THE FLOAT FILTER AND FILTER WERE CLOGGED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (VISION FORD, 1500 S WHITE SANDS BLVD, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310) AND WAS ADVISED TO SCH...

Jan 18, 2017 Engine Fire 175,541 mi

WATTER SEPERATOR VALVE DUMPED FUEL ON THE TURBO CAUSING A FIRE.

Jan 18, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 175,541 mi

WATTER SEPERATOR VALVE DUMPED FUEL ON THE TURBO CAUSING A FIRE.

Jan 18, 2017 Engine Fire 175,541 mi

WATTER SEPERATOR VALVE DUMPED FUEL ON THE TURBO CAUSING A FIRE.

Jan 18, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 175,541 mi

WATTER SEPERATOR VALVE DUMPED FUEL ON THE TURBO CAUSING A FIRE.

Oct 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,687 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ENGINE FAILURES, OF WHICH I HAVE THE RECEIPTS, ON MY F500 FORD WITH THE 6.0 DIESEL ENGINE, AT A COST TO ME OF OVER $7,000. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURES, THE ENGINE WAS ONLY OUT OF WARRANTY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. BECAUSE A DIESEL SHOULD LAST FOR A RELATIVELY LONG PER...

Oct 11, 2012 Equipment 80,687 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ENGINE FAILURES, OF WHICH I HAVE THE RECEIPTS, ON MY F500 FORD WITH THE 6.0 DIESEL ENGINE, AT A COST TO ME OF OVER $7,000. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURES, THE ENGINE WAS ONLY OUT OF WARRANTY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. BECAUSE A DIESEL SHOULD LAST FOR A RELATIVELY LONG PER...

Oct 11, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,687 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ENGINE FAILURES, OF WHICH I HAVE THE RECEIPTS, ON MY F500 FORD WITH THE 6.0 DIESEL ENGINE, AT A COST TO ME OF OVER $7,000. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURES, THE ENGINE WAS ONLY OUT OF WARRANTY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. BECAUSE A DIESEL SHOULD LAST FOR A RELATIVELY LONG PER...

Oct 11, 2012 Equipment 80,687 mi

I HAVE EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ENGINE FAILURES, OF WHICH I HAVE THE RECEIPTS, ON MY F500 FORD WITH THE 6.0 DIESEL ENGINE, AT A COST TO ME OF OVER $7,000. AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURES, THE ENGINE WAS ONLY OUT OF WARRANTY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. BECAUSE A DIESEL SHOULD LAST FOR A RELATIVELY LONG PER...

Jun 11, 2012 Equipment Fire 25,000 mi

NORCOLD CORP. ISSUED SAFETY RECALL # 10E-049 ON/ABOUT OCTOBER 21, 2010 FOR REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR A POTENTIAL "FIRE" IN THE COOLING UNIT(S). A CERTIFIED RV DEALER CONFIRMED FIRE DAMAGE TO UNIT OWNED AND OPERATED BY COMPLAINANT . NORCOLD CORP. HAS REFUSED TO HONOR SAFETY RECA...

Jun 11, 2012 Equipment Fire 25,000 mi

NORCOLD CORP. ISSUED SAFETY RECALL # 10E-049 ON/ABOUT OCTOBER 21, 2010 FOR REFRIGERATOR UNITS IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR A POTENTIAL "FIRE" IN THE COOLING UNIT(S). A CERTIFIED RV DEALER CONFIRMED FIRE DAMAGE TO UNIT OWNED AND OPERATED BY COMPLAINANT . NORCOLD CORP. HAS REFUSED TO HONOR SAFETY RECA...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 100,000 mi

TL*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...

Aug 8, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 100,000 mi

TL*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...

Mar 11, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 75,000 mi

TL*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 WARRA...

Mar 11, 2011 Fuel System, Diesel 75,000 mi

TL*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 WARRA...

Oct 15, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 15, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 37,000 mi

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 ...

Sep 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,038 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE, DUE TO THE UNISON RINGS FAILING. THE RINGS ARE A PART OF THE TURBO CHARGER ON THE ENGINE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED TWICE. THE DE...

Sep 2, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,038 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SEVERE LOSS OF POWER AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE, DUE TO THE UNISON RINGS FAILING. THE RINGS ARE A PART OF THE TURBO CHARGER ON THE ENGINE AND THE CONTACT HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED TWICE. THE DE...

Aug 22, 2010 Tires

HERCULES S-209 TIRE BLEW ALL TREAD LOST MAJOR SEPARATIONS OTHER TIRES NOTICE WIDESPREAD MINOR CRACKING. *TR

Aug 22, 2010 Tires

HERCULES S-209 TIRE BLEW ALL TREAD LOST MAJOR SEPARATIONS OTHER TIRES NOTICE WIDESPREAD MINOR CRACKING. *TR

Jun 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 110,000 mi

FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. CLOGS FUEL SYSTEM, AND TRASHES INJECTORS AND PUMPS. NEW TANK, INJECTORS, PUMP. CLEAN FUEL SYSTEM. FORD SAYS BIOFUEL, NEVER USE BIOFUEL. *TR

Jun 1, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 110,000 mi

FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. CLOGS FUEL SYSTEM, AND TRASHES INJECTORS AND PUMPS. NEW TANK, INJECTORS, PUMP. CLEAN FUEL SYSTEM. FORD SAYS BIOFUEL, NEVER USE BIOFUEL. *TR

May 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 48,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

May 14, 2010 Fuel System, Diesel 48,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

Dec 30, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 101,000 mi

TL* 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...

Dec 30, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 101,000 mi

TL* 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...

Dec 13, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 57,493 mi

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...

Dec 13, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 57,493 mi

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...

Nov 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,500 mi

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 VE...

Nov 28, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 54,500 mi

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 VE...

Nov 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,500 mi

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 VE...

Nov 28, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 54,500 mi

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 VE...

Nov 20, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 60,506 mi

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 O...

Nov 20, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 78,892 mi

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 O...

Nov 20, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 60,506 mi

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 O...

Nov 20, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 78,892 mi

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 O...

Jun 12, 2009 Power Train 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND LUNGES FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALMOST LUNGED INTO TRAFFIC WHILE AT IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT ON ONE OCCASION. A COMPONENT WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CONTAC...

Jun 12, 2009 Power Train 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE SHAKES AND LUNGES FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE ALMOST LUNGED INTO TRAFFIC WHILE AT IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT ON ONE OCCASION. A COMPONENT WAS REPLACED BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CONTAC...

Feb 28, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 31,000 mi

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 PO...

Feb 28, 2009 Fuel System, Diesel 31,000 mi

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 PO...

Dec 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS DESCRIBED AS "VIOLENT" WITH FLAMES AT LEAST 70 FEET HIGH. TH...

Dec 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 125,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING, FLAMES APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS DESCRIBED AS "VIOLENT" WITH FLAMES AT LEAST 70 FEET HIGH. TH...

Dec 8, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 125,000 mi

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. ...

Dec 8, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 125,000 mi

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. ...

Sep 19, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 63,669 mi

TL*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. T...

Sep 19, 2008 Fuel System, Diesel 63,669 mi

TL*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. T...

Apr 15, 2008 Electrical System Fire 58,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Apr 15, 2008 Electrical System Fire 58,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED UNDER THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Jan 11, 2008 Fuel System, Other 43,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550. WHILE TOWING A VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED A MAJOR BACK UP THAT INVOLVED THE LOCAL POLICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE RECENTLY REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED T...

Jan 11, 2008 Fuel System, Other 43,500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550. WHILE TOWING A VEHICLE AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE CAUSED A MAJOR BACK UP THAT INVOLVED THE LOCAL POLICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE RECENTLY REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED T...

Oct 2, 2007 Wheels 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE LUG NUTS HOLLOWED OUT THE STEEL RIMS DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE THREE RIMS AND REAR STUDS OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Oct 2, 2007 Wheels 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE LUG NUTS HOLLOWED OUT THE STEEL RIMS DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE THREE RIMS AND REAR STUDS OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Oct 2, 2007 Wheels 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE LUG NUTS HOLLOWED OUT THE STEEL RIMS DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE THREE RIMS AND REAR STUDS OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Oct 2, 2007 Wheels 132,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY. THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE LUG NUTS HOLLOWED OUT THE STEEL RIMS DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION. THE THREE RIMS AND REAR STUDS OF THE VEHICLE WERE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 133,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.

Feb 26, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,798 mi

FUEL INJECTORS FAIL CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN. *NM

Feb 26, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 28,798 mi

FUEL INJECTORS FAIL CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN. *NM

Feb 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,856 mi

THE CLUTCH FAN PULLEY BROKE N THE CONSUEMR'S 2003 FORD F550 CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF THE PULLEY AND BREAK**CC PART NUMBER FD 5C3Z 8509/A. THE REPLACEMENT IS MUCH HEAVIER. *NM

Feb 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,856 mi

THE CLUTCH FAN PULLEY BROKE N THE CONSUEMR'S 2003 FORD F550 CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF THE PULLEY AND BREAK**CC PART NUMBER FD 5C3Z 8509/A. THE REPLACEMENT IS MUCH HEAVIER. *NM

Jan 18, 2007 Suspension 61,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2003 FORD F550 WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED (FAILURE MILEAGE 61000) AT 60 MPH, THE TRACK ROD HANGER BRACKETS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE TRAILER BRAKES TO GAIN CONTROL IN ...

Jan 18, 2007 Suspension 61,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2003 FORD F550 WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED (FAILURE MILEAGE 61000) AT 60 MPH, THE TRACK ROD HANGER BRACKETS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SWING FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE TRAILER BRAKES TO GAIN CONTROL IN ...

Jul 17, 2006 Suspension 22,143 mi

COMPLAINT: THE FRONT AXLE TRAVERSE ROD MOUNTING PLATE THAT IS WELDED TO THE FRONT AXLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKING AND HAS IN SOME CASES COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. CAUSE: UNKNOWN CORRECTION: REPLACE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE. RE-USE ALL HUBS AND PARTS. *JB

Jul 17, 2006 Power Train 22,143 mi

COMPLAINT: THE FRONT AXLE TRAVERSE ROD MOUNTING PLATE THAT IS WELDED TO THE FRONT AXLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKING AND HAS IN SOME CASES COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. CAUSE: UNKNOWN CORRECTION: REPLACE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE. RE-USE ALL HUBS AND PARTS. *JB

Jul 17, 2006 Suspension 22,143 mi

COMPLAINT: THE FRONT AXLE TRAVERSE ROD MOUNTING PLATE THAT IS WELDED TO THE FRONT AXLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKING AND HAS IN SOME CASES COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. CAUSE: UNKNOWN CORRECTION: REPLACE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE. RE-USE ALL HUBS AND PARTS. *JB

Jul 17, 2006 Power Train 22,143 mi

COMPLAINT: THE FRONT AXLE TRAVERSE ROD MOUNTING PLATE THAT IS WELDED TO THE FRONT AXLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS CRACKING AND HAS IN SOME CASES COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF. CAUSE: UNKNOWN CORRECTION: REPLACE ENTIRE FRONT AXLE. RE-USE ALL HUBS AND PARTS. *JB

Jan 20, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 128 mi

DT*: 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 ...

Jan 20, 2006 Fuel System, Diesel 128 mi

DT*: 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 ...

Sep 29, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 173,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AROUND HIS CHEST LIMITING MOVEMENT TO THE POINT OF CAUSING SLIGHT WHIPLASH. THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO GET A DIET PEPSI POSITIONED IN A CUP HOLDER TRAY. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS RESTRICTED, HE HAD BECOME INFURIATED WITH THE PROBLEM AND TRIED TO GET T...

Sep 29, 2005 Air Bags Crash 173,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AROUND HIS CHEST LIMITING MOVEMENT TO THE POINT OF CAUSING SLIGHT WHIPLASH. THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO GET A DIET PEPSI POSITIONED IN A CUP HOLDER TRAY. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS RESTRICTED, HE HAD BECOME INFURIATED WITH THE PROBLEM AND TRIED TO GET T...

Sep 29, 2005 Seat Belts Crash 173,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AROUND HIS CHEST LIMITING MOVEMENT TO THE POINT OF CAUSING SLIGHT WHIPLASH. THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO GET A DIET PEPSI POSITIONED IN A CUP HOLDER TRAY. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS RESTRICTED, HE HAD BECOME INFURIATED WITH THE PROBLEM AND TRIED TO GET T...

Sep 29, 2005 Air Bags Crash 173,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AROUND HIS CHEST LIMITING MOVEMENT TO THE POINT OF CAUSING SLIGHT WHIPLASH. THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO GET A DIET PEPSI POSITIONED IN A CUP HOLDER TRAY. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS RESTRICTED, HE HAD BECOME INFURIATED WITH THE PROBLEM AND TRIED TO GET T...

Apr 7, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 60,000 mi

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. *AK

Apr 7, 2005 Fuel System, Diesel 60,000 mi

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. *AK

Feb 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Feb 1, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Fire

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 909 mi

NAR 9-8-03. INOPERABLE THROTTLE PROBLEM, SEVERAL TIMES THE ENGINE DROPPED TO PERMANENT IDLE IN TRAFFIC. *CB

Sep 8, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 909 mi

NAR 9-8-03. INOPERABLE THROTTLE PROBLEM, SEVERAL TIMES THE ENGINE DROPPED TO PERMANENT IDLE IN TRAFFIC. *CB