2006 Ford F-150 fuel system problems

Filed Dec 25, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · KY

Motor is missing and the codes are p0345, p0349 and p0171

Filed Jun 8, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 116,000 miles · VT

Ford f150 xlt 2006 should have a mandatory safety recall for the fuel control module. This is clearly a design defect and a major safety concern. I was driving down vt116 (a hilly, winding 2 lane country highway with no shoulder) in the rain at about 40mph when my truck started to buck and lose power. There was no place to pull over, so I put my hazards on and tried to limp it to a safe place to pull over. The engine stalled and I lost steering and braking power on a curve. I applied the brakes manually and wrestled the steering wheel (which no longer had any power assist). With major difficulty, I was able to bring the truck to a controlled stop. I was then able to restart the engine, limped along at 15mph, bucking and stalling 3 more times before getting to a safe place to pull over. This is the second time I have had my fcm replaced (prior was 1/5/2013) and the second time I almost crashed my truck because of this defect. The previous time was january 2013 on a mountain road in winter on snow. If I was towing my boat on the interstate and lost all power, I would probably have been killed along with anyone around me. Why is it a design defect? Because this electronic component is installed in a weather-exposed area above the spare tire and is not corrosion-proof. In any rust belt state (or a place exposed to salt), the case will corrode, exposing the circuit board to water, causing the unit to fail. Why is it a safety concern? Because when the fcm fails, the engine will stall, causing a loss of power to the steering and braking systems. The federal safety agency should force ford to do a mandatory recall and redesign this poorly designed part. Even the replacement parts fail after a few years. Considering how many f150's are on the road and how many of them carry or tow heavy loads, I'd say this should be a top priority for both ford and the federal safety agency. Recall!

Filed Jan 30, 2017 · Fuel system · 77,277 miles · PA

Fuel pump control module corrosion causing engine to stall and not restart while driving on secondary road.

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 1,000 miles · TX

Spark plugs on the 5.3 liter engine when replaced break--in return the book said pull engine and pull heads to replace spark plugs. The law suit filled ford admits to bad decision on spark plugs and will reimburse some of the cost. The cost is very high--the book and ford's shop said the engine needs to be pulled to pull the heads to replace the spark plugs. There was never any software updates, and now the vehicle requires them. The error in the cluster software recall was suppose to be repaired and I read from the experts all software should have been upgraded with the cluster error. There are 42 p.m. Ford and nhsta knew or knows about on my vehicle and nothing has been done, I am a 100% dav and my vehicle has been broken down. The 2006 harley davidson f-150 that cost so much with it's on board computer system does not work. I have read many complaints about the f-150 engine cutting out, I pulled out to pass on a two lane road and almost got killed when mine cut out so bad. A two cylinder would have done better than that v-8.

Filed Mar 23, 2015 · Body, Fuel system · 143,197 miles · NJ

While in passing lane of three lane west bound route 3 engine shut down, had to negotiate two lanes of highway traffic to get to shoulder while coasting. Vehicle towed to repair shop. Fuel pump control module failure. Module corroded, holes thru back of module where it mounts to frame.

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 83,000 miles · MI

2006 f-150 lost all power function while traveling down the interstate. I lost power steering and brakes. The cause is a corrosive fuel pump control module. After taking with my local ford dealer I was made aware that this is major safety issue and one that fmc refuses to recognize. This incident could have resulted in a major accident. I was lucky enough to be able to signal to the cars around me that I was having trouble - however I was still almost rear ended twice before being able to pull off to the side of the road.

Filed Feb 16, 2015 · Fuel system · 122,800 miles · PA

The engine bucks,misses and doesn't come up to speed. There is no advanced warning as when this will happen, thus making pulling out into traffic a hazard! The garage where I had the problem fixed was surprised to hear my description of my trouble. They had a f150 in the week before with the same issue!! This gentleman's truck actually shut off in traffic,so I consider myself lucky!

Filed Dec 12, 2014 · Fuel system · 87,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Fuel system · 67,000 miles · ME

Vehicle suddenly stalled while driving. Was able to coast to a stop and pulled over, but was stuck in a busy intersection for 15-20 minutes before the truck would restart. Was able to make it to a parking lot before it stalled again. Towed to a dealership was informed it was a corroded fuel control module. Doing a little research confirmed this is a very common problem and should be addressed as a potentially dangerous situation could easily occur.

Filed Oct 13, 2014 · Fuel system · 90,139 miles · MI

Part #4l3z 9d370 a (control unit) this is the fuel pump driver module on a 2006 ford f150 that failed because the shell that holds the micro chips rusted out. This should be noted to ford motor company because is a common problem in cold weather states. P.s. Repair cost at ford dealership $458.78.