2010 Ford F-150: fuel pump failure

Filed Jan 4, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · VA

Issue: Abrupt engine shutoff while driving at high speed. Occurance: While driving on an interstate highway at approximately 70MPH in far left lane, the vehicle abruptly shutoff. With no power, the power steering also did not function, however, had enough speed to safely pull onto the grass median. It appears the problem is with a known issue to Ford, which is the fuse for the fuel pump (#27 in the engine compartment PDB) will melt and cause either intermittent or complete failure even while driving at high speeds. Given the conditions I was extremely lucky to have been able to pull off, and then back on to the roadway safely. Ford has a fix available Fuel Pump Jumper Harness Kit. Kit Terminal Part #: WT56872 (14293) as a result of this problem, yet it seems there is no active recall for this to be installed. WHY??? This could have resulted in multiple deaths and injuries for a single incident - I think that's unacceptable and hope the federal safety agency will concur and compel a recall to fix this issue.

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · 110,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the starter would fail intermittently. The contact sprayed starter fluid in the intake and eventually the vehicle would start. The contact stated that fuse #27 for the fuel pump relay was melted and burned in half. The contact spoke with a certified mechanic who suggested that the fuse and fuel pump control module may both need to be replaced. The contact replaced the fuel pump control module however, failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who confirmed the failure with fuse # 27. The contact was informed that the fuse needed to be replaced and the fuel pump control module might also need to be replaced again. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Mar 17, 2021 · Electrical · 132,000 miles · TX

Truck shut off while driving. Would not restart. Alternator not holding a charge, replaced battery and told by dealership wiring harness short. Fuse 27 and needed fuel pump fuse relocation kit. Would be second time replacing wire harness. Less than 2 years between repairs.

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was pulled to the side and later restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was high resistance from the wire that connected to fuel pump. The technician also diagnosed that there was a sign of excessive heat which caused the fuse location number 27 to melt. The contact referenced a tsb number: 15-0137. The contact called the penske ford, located at: 8970 la mesa blvd, la mesa, ca 91942, (619)350-8731 and was referred to the manufacturer, however, the number was not the right number for the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2020 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · CO

Several times my ford f150 will suddenly not start and has left me stranded numerous occasions. One mechanic said it was the fuel pump so I replaced that. However, it happened again. Upon researching the internet, I discovered the fuel pump relay may need to be replaced. I took the rear defrosting relay and placed it in for the fuel pump relay and the truck started. However, several days later it happened again. In order to move my vehicle, I have used several different relays to get the truck to start and it's worked up until yesterday. I've bought new ones and it still wouldn't work. Upon further research, I decided to check the fuel pump fuse and it was melted to the fuse box. This made me look up recalls and tsb no. 15-0137 seems to be applicable. However, when I search my VIN, my vehicle is not listed under the recall. I believe it should be.

Filed Aug 10, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 127,000 miles · TX

While driving on the highway the engine shut off. Upon inspection, fuse #27 burned out instead of blowing. This fuse controls the fuel pump, and when it burned up the fuel pump lost power at highway speed. Upon research it is a very common problem with the 2009-2014 year models and ford issued a tsb but not a recall. I hadn't known about this when purchasing the truck used, and it is a very serious safety issue.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 204,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel pump fuse was melted. The mechanic installed a new fuse. The contact stated that the manufacturer issued technical service bulletin number: 15-0137 regarding the failure. Childre ford (1207 s harris st, sandersville, ga 31082, (478) 552-8200) was contacted and ordered a part specifically for the repair. The manufacturer was contacted and developed a special remedy for the failure. The contact was concerned that the fuse panel was damaged and could cause the engine to shut off, loss of power steering, and a possible crash. The failure mileage was 204,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2018 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · FL

The truck will not start motor turns over and iignition key stays stuck in the run position and the engine will not start . Found the fuse that supplies power to the fuel pump relay. The fuse number 27 witch is a 20 amp over heats and melts the fuse box. Where the fuse get installed in . Ford motor company has a repair kit for this problem which is ford part number el3z-14293 fuse relocation in the fuse box to a bigger 20 amp fuse new location 70 . They know they have a problem in there electrical fuel system

Filed Apr 18, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 186,200 miles · MO

Ive had the same problem now twice in a row with the fuel pump 20a fuel in the fuse box under the hood getting hot and melting then blowing the fuse. This fuse if it hadn't blown would have caught the fuse box on fire. Ford makes a kit to bypass the tiny fuse to relicate it to a larger fuse in an open spot. There are multiple others in numerous forums who state they have had the same problem. Ford has never issued a recall for this issue that can turn bad if the fuse does not pop.

Filed Mar 9, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · OK

Engine cranks but does not start one morning. Found fried fuel pump fuse was the issue. Not a blown fuse. A fried fuse. Blackened and charred.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Fuel system · 127,000 miles · CT

Ford f-150 will not start intermittently. The engine cranks but will not start. The issue has been identified with fuse #27 over heating but not blowing. Fuse #27 is the fuse for the fuel pump diver module. The engine has not died on me while in motion though there are multiple other instances of individuals who have had their vehicle die on them. (https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-c21953_ds740770) I worry that I won't be so lucky as to have the issue only happen while parked and it only be an inconvenience. Ford has issued a tsb for 2009-2014 f-150s, tsb 15-0137 to relocate the fuse. I recommend the federal safety agency order ford to recall of all trucks possibly affected so this does not create an accident in the future.

Filed Jan 18, 2018 · Electrical · 95,000 miles · TX

Fuel pump fuse blows without provocation leaving vehicle without power. Went out to start vehicle and it would only turn over but never start. Found this to be a consistent problem on the web and was able to replace the fuse and vehicle started immediately.