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
2006 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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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....
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?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that the fuel odor was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified regarding the defect. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Vehicle engine suddenly shut down. The problem was the fuel control module, ford part # 9d370, aluminum casing corroded through exposing the internal circuit boards. This is a common occurrence for the 2004 through 2006 f150 and can cause a very dangerous situation if it shuts down while in traffic at highway speeds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while inside of the vehicle, she would smell gasoline fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the fuel injector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.
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.
When driving home, check engine light started flashing, immediately stopped and had vehicle towed to a well reputable shop for diagnosis and repair. Was diagnosed with two fuel injectors failing and needing replaced along with all spark plugs needed replaced. 6 of the 8 plugs snapped in half and needed to be burrowed out on top of it costing $90 per plug drilling out. Total for repairs came to $2300. But after repairs were completed I still do not have a running vehicle. The engine starts but oil pressure drops after 5 mins of running. I would love to find a solution to this, if this is common or not. And if so, why is it not recalled?
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?
The vehicle was being driven at 35 MPH and simply stopped running. Vehicle could not be re-started. Towed to repair shop. The mechanic tested the fuel system and determined the fuel pump had burned out. The fuel pump was replaced at a cost of $552.05. One day after repairs were completed the check engine warning light was activated and the code revealed a fuel system issue. The vehicle was immediately taken back to the same repair shop. The fuel pressure was operating at 90 psi. After several unsuccessful visits, it was eventually determined that the fuel pump control module was severely corroded and malfunctioning. The "pot" metal has been completely corroded and there is an approximate 1 inch diameter hole leading directly to the electric panel. The control module was replaced for an additional $399.89. The design of this module using "pot" metal and simply bolting to the steel axle is ridiculous. This item should be an immediate recall within the "salt belt" areas of north america. I have documented receipts from the repair shop and have kept the original fuel module as well. Ford motor company should recognize this issue as an obvious re-call item and be held responsible for associated repair bills.
Driving east on i90 (about 20 miles west of stewartville, mn) during freak may blizzard. Due to road conditions, could only drive between 15-40 MPH. Suddenly the engine stopped running. I was able to start it up again and drive about 3 minutes and then it would die again. There was no place to pull over, as the shoulders of the road were not cleared and there was 12" of wet heavy snow. My truck is not 4wd so we would have gotten stuck. We had to drive with the hazards on, but it was low visibility and we could easily have been hit from behind. We could not get off on the exit ramp because a semi truck jacknifed and the exit was closed. We had to continue this hazardous journey to the next exit, which was about 12 miles away, to stewartville, mn. We found a auto repair shop and described the problem. The mechanic suspected immediately that it was the fuel pump control module. He said that he has been installing a lot of these lately on f150s, especially 2006's. He said he felt there should be a recall, as it is well-known among mechanics that these are failing at an alarming rate. The problem is that the module is located tight against the frame, next to the spare tire, and the metal of the module (aluminum) reacts adversely with the steel metal of the frame, causing oxidation between the two. This causes the module to break and fail, thus shorting out the circuit board. Ford knows that this is a problem, as the replacement parts have spacer plates to keep the module & frame separated. Ford should issue a recall on this part before someone gets killed. We could easily have been killed, as we could not pull off the interstate. The part is relatively inexpensive (we paid $189 for the part). We should have been notified of this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while reversing at 3 MPH, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as having a faulty fuel pump and/or faulty fuel driver module. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that while traveling 44 MPH, the vehicle shook violently then stalled. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 111,600. The VIN was unavailable.
I was warming the vehicle to go to work, my truck just suddenly stalled, had to get a tow to the nearest ford dealer, the mechanic said the fuel pump module unit went out, the part is on back order or emergency order, I have no vehicle to get to work, I need my vehicle, this part should be on recall for ford f150.
Fuel pump module, enough said ford. Time to make a recall. No recall but there's an update to mount it on studs...think there's an issue?
I recently purchased this vehicle used but the body was in great condition and it ran good on the test drive. After three days I noticed a fuel smell in the cab and when overtaking a vehicle it started miss fire. Fortunately the dealer I bought it from had me take it to the mechanic here in town who said that it was the number five ignition coil which he replaced. The next day the problem continued so I took it back and it was the spark plugs which he replaced (400.00) but it ran well. I drove it to pa. And back with no problem but yesterday the same problem happened and now it is coil number 2 (73.00). The mechanic who has been in business for 28 years in our farm town in which he services numerous ford trucks said that this is a serious problem with fords from the coils to the ill designed spark plugs. Now that I have read the numerous complaints which are synonymous with my problem including the fuel smell makes me wonder if the federal safety agency is on the take from ford to overlook certain problems. I think that I will use some of my well connected friends in congress to look into this if I do not get a satisfactory answer to this issue.
2006 ford f-150 harley davidson has coil misfire problem. All eight coils have been replaced in the last 24 months and three have been replaced twice. Cat converter has been replaced twice in the same time period. All plugs have been replaced. The car continues to misfire. As a result, the vehicle has an extremely strong odor of fuel resonating. The dealer states that they cannot do anything to find the root of the problem. This vehicle is dealer serviced.
Truck keeps shutting off. If you wait 45 minutes to restart it will start and idle for about 15 seconds and slowly die. Or you can drive a short distance and it will die. Repair is for the fuel pump control module. Because of where it is mounted on the truck it corrodes very fast especially in snow states due to the salt on roadways. Ford can you please do a recall of this part and reimburse us for the cost!
2006 f-150 fuel control module should be a mandatory safety recall for ford. The 2006 f-150 has a poorly designed fuel module that absolutely will fail over time in rust belt states, producing a loss of power, inability to start or a complete engine stall / loss of control at any speed, including highway speeds. My complaint starts after the first snowstorm this year. The truck was sluggish to accelerate on the highway and it seemed to need more gas pedal just to maintain speed. A few days later I drove up heavily salted roads to a ski area. At the end of the day, the truck would not start without the gas pedal being fully depressed. (first time I have ever had to use the gas pedal to start it.) I got it running for about 2 minutes, then it stalled out while still in park. It took several tries to restart it. I finally got it going again and it performed ok on the 60 mile home trip, some of that at interstate speeds. The next day the truck would not start at all. It would crank, but not turn over. The shop I took it to did the diagnosis and it turned out that it was not bad gas or a clogged fuel line. It was a faulty fuel control module located above the spare tire. This module is flawed not only in design but in placement as well. It is not weatherproof and not even the right type of metal to be exposed to salt, sand and water. It has dissimilar metal from the truss it mounts to, disintegrated over time and I also question ford's supposed fix to the problem (spacers). Http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2e9kmf1_kg it should be completely redesigned with years of rust belt element exposure in mind. You don't want to have an engine stall - ever. (I would have put it inside the cab or under the hood). Why is this not more important than a flawed headlamp?
I was driving towards work when all the sudden the truck died. After safely pulling on the side of the road. The truck did not start at all. According to my family mechanic, it was the fuel pump. I paid 540 for the fix including the part from the ford dealership. A few days later, the truck did not start on the morning going to work. My family mechanic came and did a few test and found out it was the fuel pump module. He then replaced such module. The module was rusted and it was falling apart. After he replace it with a new one, the truck started and is working properly. He charged me 300 including the part from the dealer.
I had a fuel injector fail that completely ruined the engine at 71k miles. I had to have it replaced. I was very surprised to see that my problem was exactly like the ford 2005 customer satisfaction program 07m08 problem. My truck was built in 2005, but titled as a 2006. I have talked and wrote to ford but they would not help me. I told them I still have the failed injector and they wouldn't even look at it to see if it was one of the defective parts that spurred the 07m08 program. I believe ford needs to expand the customer satisfaction program 07m08 to include 2006 models. I would love for the federal safety agency to pressure ford to revisit this issue. This was hard for me because I still have the injector that failed. I keep it as a reminder of the $8,000 I had to spend on a new engine. I believe the federal safety agency should pressure ford to admit which injectors were an issue so people like me have leverage to fight giants like ford that in this case screwed their customer.
There is a fuel drive module and controls the electrical output to the fuel pump. Oem part number fl8a-9d370-aa. The module is mounted to the one of the rear frame crossbars, above the spare tire on the f150 pickups. Due to the placement and mounting salt and road debris get stuck between module and frame and cause massive eroding of the metal housing causing the module to fail. My trucks module failed at around 44,000 miles.
Truck does not start fuel pump does not run . Remove spare tire for access and found fuel pump driver module broken and corroded. Should be a recall!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The dealer advised the contact that the fuel module was fractured, deteriorated and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 58,000.
On three occasions, while pumping gas into my truck, the fuel nozzle shuts off and oversprays on to the side of my truck. This has happened at 3 different gas stations. I feel that this could be a fire hazard as well as a health hazard it were to happen to an elderly person. The pump nozzle does not fit snugly into the fuel tank. I think it is because of the angle that the fuel line going into the fuel tank is positioned, it almost seems to steep of a turn. All three times the fuel backs up into the tank and oversprays me if I'm standing close. I've learned not to stand close now, but I still get fuel all on me when I have to hang up the fuel pump, and fuel is all on the side of my truck now too.... Very irritating ford!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to shake vigorously and there was a strong gasoline odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic advised that the fuel injectors would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Driving on interstate 90 in michigan truck started misfiring and about 1000 feet later the engine quit altogether. Replaced the fuel pump module which the mechanic said was very common in northern states. Corrosion between dissimilar metals caused the module case to break and allow water inside and short the module out.
2006 ford f-150 super crew 5.4l v8 with approximately 28000 miles began to run rough when I let off the accelerator. Upon restart, the vehicle was smoking heavily and very rough to idle. Check engine light came on at that point. Vehicle was sluggish, had hardly any power. Took to local ford dealer who advised that fuel injectors for cylinders 7 and 8 failed, flooded the cylinders and caused a hydrolock. Initially I was advised that this was a $400 repair to switch out the injectors. Upon subsequent inspection, it was determined that significant engine damage had occurred from a thrown rod. Dealer now advising that a new motor will be required. Vehicle has manufacture date as 1/2006 (drivers door sticker). Ford advises that while 2005 engines had this same issue, my engine was not affected and is not subject to recall.
I had an injector stick open on my 2006 f150 and it caused the engine to hydrolock and seized up the engine. My complaint is that the 2005 f150 had an extension on the warranty due to this problem. I heard that some of the early 2006's (which were made it 2005) has also had theses problems but ford did not extend the warranty on the 2006.
Spark plugs fail and engine stops. Plugs can't be replaced;long shaft seizes to head walls. Scheduled maintenance item for 100,000 miles.dangerous design of plugs for all ford f-150 5.4 v-8 ; as loss of steering,brakes with engine failure.
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