2015 Ford F-250 SD: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Nov 19, 2024 · Fuel system · 112,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an odor of burning fuel inside the vehicle. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle at a relative's residence. The contact noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The contact opened the hood and inspected the engine compartment and became aware that the upper filter housing was cracked. In addition, there was fuel spraying into the engine bay. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 23, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was white smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle lost motive power and the contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel system and the engine was damaged. The contact was informed that the fuel system and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2023 · Engine · 38,000 miles · MA · crash · fire

The contact owned a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated while starting the vehicle in his garage, the RPM raised to 500 before the vehicle turned off. The contact stated on the third attempt to turn on the vehicle the engine exploded and caught fire. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he was blown out of the vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries nor sought medical attention. The contact stated the vehicle was engulfed in flames and also burned down his residence. The fire department extinguished the fire on the residence and the vehicle. A fire report was filed. A police report was filed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to an auto shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2022 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from underneath the hood with an unknown fluid splattering onto the front windshield. Additionally, an abnormally strong diesel odor was detected while the vehicle was parked and while driving. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was fluid leaking underneath the hood and dripping down to the fender. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine block was cracked. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty fuel filter housing and that the fuel filter assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the fuel filter assembly. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 61,000 miles · AL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2015 ford f-250. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the "low engine power" and "low fuel" messages appeared and the contact detected a burning odor coming from the engine compartment. The contact heard an explosion coming from the engine compartment, which he belived was the master cylinder. The contact then noticed flames under the hood and smoke trailing behind the vehicle. The contact pulled over into a parking lot and unhooked the fifth wheel camper that was being towed. Bystanders assisted the contact with pushing the vehicle away from the camper. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The police was present, but no report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred three days after the fuel filters were replaced by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 45,000 miles · MD · fire

Purchased car with 8 miles on it in 2015.both batteries were defective and had to be replaced .one battery blew up, and the other caught on fire.not sure if that caused anymore extensive damage. The car is dragging when I start it now.dealer at koons ford in md.says he cant find anything wrong.took the car to liberty ford and they replaced batteries and suggested I go back to koons ford because the car is under warranty.I believe something is wrong the starter or ignition.default tire pressure sensor will not go off.even after maintenance.some severe electrical issues are happening. Having suspension issues as well truck shakes real bad if I hit a bump. Very poor gas mileage.bumpers are of poor quality.these issues have been ongoing since the purchase of the car. The truck only has 47,000 miles with no missed maintenance dates. Problems occurring both on the highway and on city street while in motion.