2003 Ford F-250 fuel system problems

Filed Jun 30, 2022 · Fuel system · CT

Fuel tank straps corrode causing fuel tank to fall off A recall was issued for other similar ford trucks, but this model was not included

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

I have paid over $6.000 dollars to my local ford dealer to fix my truck just to have them tell me there is no way to fix the problem, its a design flaw from ford that can not be fixed. I have been back and forth with ford motor company, I have been lied to, strong along, calls not returned and so on. The design flaw has to do with the egr. And today its seems the 3rd new turbo stopped working and the motor has started to have a bad vibration. This has been a nightmare and even though ford kept telling me they will take care of me, nothing has happened. When the turbo failed as I was trying to get onto the freeway I had no power and nearly was rear ended by an 18 wheeler who was extremely angry. I had to stay off the freeway on other roads till I could get home. The truck developed a bad vibration and I was not sure I would get it home. If I would had been told by ford the first time I took it in of the design flaw and there is no way to fix it, I would have never poured so much money into it. It is a lemon and should have been recalled. I have talked to many people and researched this truck. I found out ford new of this design flaw and that their customers would have these problems but released the truck to us anyway. I now can't afford to put any more money into this truck, I can't fix it, I can't sell it, and ford will not do anything to help me. When I found out I was lied to and caught them and said, I now you have been lying to me and I do not trust you, I was labeled a hostel customer. I ask you, who likes to be lied to? This has been going on into 2 years now. Now I have no truck. I am interning where it asks "when this happened" today's date. Please help. Thank you.

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. The contact stated that there was rust associated with the fuel straps, which fractured and caused the fuel tank to hang. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the manufacturer recall campaign number: 11s21, although the failure was identical. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2018 · Fuel system · 23,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. While driving 3 MPH, the contact heard a dragging noise. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed that the fuel tank was leaning to the ground. In addition, the contact noticed that the fuel tank straps were rusted. The contact called oliver ford-lincoln (1001 e jefferson st, plymouth, in 46563, (800) 448-8292) and was informed that the failure was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2016 · Body, Engine · 100,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal noise and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who replaced the oil pump. The contact also indicated that there were multiple failures with the vehicle. At least twelve fuel injectors were replaced by the dealer at least twelve times; however, the main failure was the turbo bracket being unstable. The dealer diagnosed that the four bolts were rusted with corrosion and the bolts, which were not in place and the j-tube internally fractured. The dealer replaced the four bolts and the j-tube. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2015 · Fuel system · 150,715 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. While cleaning the vehicle, the contact noticed that one of the fuel tank straps was fractured and the other one was about to fracture. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,715.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the engine would suddenly malfunction and intermittently cut in and out and misfire. After inspecting the vehicle the contact discovered that the rear fuel tank strap had rusted and separated causing the fuel tank to hang from the sub frame of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a noise in the vehicle and he noticed that the fuel tank was dragging on the ground. The contact mentioned that the fuel tank straps failed which caused the fuel tank to not be restrained properly. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 56,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 35,000 miles · MO

When in a slow acceleration the motor RPM will race and you have to quickly apply the brake in order to avoid a mishap. The next thing that is a safety hazard is the cab fills with diesels fumes. Making everyone nauseas. Acceleration from stop vehicle billows white smoke and is sluggish.

Filed May 13, 2005 · Fuel system · NC

2003 ford f250 fuel line cracked and fuel began pouring onto the engine and the exhaust.*mr consumer was in a rain storm and wheels were throwing up enough water to prevent a fire. No engine lights or gauges came on, just seeing all the smoke alerted consumer. The consumer looked under the vehicle and saw a puddle of diesel fuel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician noticed that a clamp holding the steel line was the culprit. They informed the consumer that they had seen several with the same problem. The consumer believes the fuel line should be re-routed or replaced with a line that can resist fatigue.