2004 Ford F-450 SD: fuel pump failure

Filed Nov 3, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 59,000 miles · CA

Vehicle looses power, no acceleration, occurs most frequently under heavy load or high acceleration demand, told by ford dealer the problem is caused by de-laminating fuel tank resulting in fuel tank coating entering the fuel system and obstructing diesel fuel flow to motor when high demand for duel occurs. Near collision at freeway speeds and was very dangerous to pull over when there was no shoulder. Ford dealer states the cost to repair is over $3,500.00 and open ended depending on whether the fuel tank coating entered the motor or injectors. They want to start by replacing the harness, fuel tank and fuel pump and go from there. Ford refuses to honor this clear manufacturing defect.

Filed Jul 15, 2011 · Fuel system · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 f-450 sd. While driving, the contact stated that the vehicle would loose power and would stall intermittently. The dealer diagnosed that there was delamination found in the fuel tank lining, which was flaking off and causing a leak in the fuel filter and fuel pump. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 34,000.

Filed May 24, 2011 · Fuel system · NY

2004 ford f450 ambulance. Consumer states defective of the fuel tank *tgw the consumer stated as a result of a serious structural defect of the fuel tank, the vehicle stalled during several emergency calls. The coating in the interior diesel fuel tank corroded and collected as sediment, which extracted into the fuel system. The fuel line became clogged and damaged the fuel pump and valves. *jb updated 03/01/12 *bf updated 03/16/12 updated 04/18/12

Filed Jun 1, 2010 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · TX

Fuel tank delamination. Trucks started running bad, would eventually stop. Has left me and my employees stranded several times, sometimes in unsafe traffic areas. New fuel tanks installed, fuel pumps injectors put in new. Entire fuel system cleaned. Just under $5000.00 each time. Ford says biofuel is the cause. Never have used biofuel in anything.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Fuel system · 109,240 miles · VA

2004 ford f-450 super duty. Truck was running as if it was running out of fuel, got to a stop light and the truck stalled. Got the truck to restart. That evening I had the fuel filters changed thinking that was the problem, then the truck ran fine. Two days later the truck did the same thing, and I was driving at 25mph, truck would not run any faster, then the truck stalled in the middle of a two lane road. The truck at this time did not restart. I had to get the truck towed. I got advice from a mechanic and he drained the tank and he found silver flakes in the tank. I called universal ford in richmond virginia and they had it towed there to look at the truck, and the technician verified that the tank was contaminated from the tank due to delamination of the interior of the tank. Ford motor company said that the cost was $783.93 for parts and $258.10 for labor, for a total of $1042.03 and ford motor was willing to pay only $312.00. This is only for a tank replacement, not the filters, fuel pump or injectors if these parts are contaminated. I refused the service, on the fact that the service manager said that this will probably happen again with the new tank as well. I have found someone that can fix my tank for less money, but I would like results and this needs to be addressed before someone does get killed, if they haven't already. Ford is saying to my knowledge that this is the low-sulfur diesel fuel and not there fuel tanks. I have contacted a lawyer and he is dealing with other clients with the same issue.