2006 Ford F-150: fuel pump failure

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 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 Jan 31, 2015 · Electrical · 54,187 miles · NY

Vehicle started losing power and unable to run correctly. Took to garage and fuel pump drive module was rusted with circuits being exposed to the salt and moisture elements where there was a large hole in back of unit. New one was installed with spacers to help prevent salt and moisture from collecting where back of module mounts onto axle bracket. Vehicle ran better but also had to install new coil due to a cylinder missing. Runs ok with work that was performed. Module should not have been installed against the bracket so salt and moisture could collect and rust it so badly and cause it to fail. Ford should pay for this repair due to the way in which the module was installed so it would rust so badly.

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 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.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Fuel system · 67,800 miles · PA

Truck stuttered & stalled, would not restart. Towed ford to dealer. Failure caused by corroded, cracked fuel pump module. The module body is made of an alloy metal material, and the module is bolted directly to the steel frame near the gas tank, moisture and dis-similar metals (electrolysis) caused rapid deterioration of module body. This poor design causes the vehicle to shut down at any speed/situation, loss of power steering & brakes would occur. Result could be death of occupants or those persons around truck when engine shut down occurs

Filed Jul 15, 2014 · Fuel system · 91,002 miles · CT

Upon attempting to start my 2006 ford f150 super crew cab vehicle (5.4l), the engine will attempt to crank over but will not turn on. Upon further diagnosis, it was determined that the fuel pump module is not working. It became completely rusty and exhibits holes throughout the surface of the module. This appears to be an extremely common problem that ford is very well aware of and has not addressed the problem. I think a civil class action lawsuit should help them with them make the right decision to repair the module at no cost to the consumer. This is an extremely frustrating issue that ford has known about for several years. Upon speaking with ford directly, I was advised that their has been recalls for that exact part but not for the 2006 ford f150. Completely unacceptable and inexcusable. This will be my last ford purchase. I've been a ford man all my life. Not anymore....

Filed Jul 13, 2014 · Fuel system · 111,518 miles · MN

I was traveling at approximately 55mph when the vehicle started to sputter, and as I began to slow down and tried to pull over to the side of the road before the truck quit on me. I tried to start it back up in order to get off the main road but the vehicle didn't start. I ended up having the vehicle towed to the local shop and after a diagnosis that cost $124.95 they found out that the fuel pump driver module when bad. The fuel pump driver module cost $234.44. So all together with parts, labor and tax it cost me $496.88 without including the cost to have the vehicle towed. The fuel pump driver module is bolted directly to the frame cross member, and with minnesota winters snow and road salt get trapped between the two parts. The part will eventually rust, crack, and then the fuel pump driver module goes bad. It was nice to see that the replacement part has a plastic housing with a couple spacers to move it away from the cross member to possibly eliminate this problem. Ford had to know about a problem with this component otherwise they wouldn't have changed the design right?

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Engine · 41,841 miles · MN

I tried to start my truck, but it wouldn't start. It turned over perfectly but would not start. It had started twice earlier in the day. The fuel pump driver module, located above the spare tire on the frame of the truck, had corroded and failed.

Filed Jan 23, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 52,500 miles · IA

Went to start truck and engine would crank but would not fire. I tried the starting fluid test to see if it was an ignition problem or fuel problem. Gave a little shot of starting fluid into the intake and then tried to start. Motor acted like it was going to start but never started beings I didn't give it enough starting fluid to start because I'm not a fan of using it. With that I eliminated the ignition had to be fuel. I got on the internet and searched no start problem for 2006 f-150 and found a you tube video of the fuel pump control module rusting out. Went out and dropped spare tire and took the control module off the cross member and noticed the hole corroded through the housing just like the video. I got the upgraded part from a ford dealer for $163 and installed. Runs fine now. My biggest complaint is ford knows there's a problem since the have came out with an upgraded control module so why isn't this a recall? I live in a state that temperatures in the winter months can be below 0 degrees fahrenheit and drive an hour one way to work, this could have happened when I was on the road in extreme cold, could of had my two children with me broke down on the side of the road and cold out. Luckily it happened at home but still it was 4 degrees out and laying under my truck taking the module off was not very pleasant. Think this is something that ford needs to do something about.

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Acceleration, Fuel system · 100,500 miles · DE

My 2006 ford f150 fx4 has stalled on the highway at two different times in the last 9,000 miles. I am driving at normal speeds, with normal weather conditions, half tank of gas, and I was coasting as highway speeds slowed - as I went to hit the accelerator to speed up, I lost the ability to accelerate. First the wrench dash light came on, then I noticed steering was slightly difficult and then the battery and transmission light came on. I got the vehicle to the side of the road, but I did not lose headlights, radio, heat, or power. I turned the truck off and waited 2 minutes, then it started back up - a little difficult on the starter, but it worked. I have read numerous chat forums online with users having this same issue with 2006 v8's in the f150. What is ford doing about this? My vehicle has been meticulously maintained and cared for. From what I read this is a fuel pump control panel issue with corrosion of dissimilar metals - where is the recall?