Fuel tank delamination leading to stalling and eventual replacement of tank at my cost.
2001 Ford F-550 SD: engine stalls while driving
5 of the 29 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-550 SD describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
This being 2nd diesel ford truck that has had same issue....losing power , blowing smoke. On this 2001 , I have replaced numerous filters, drained tank to clean ,wire harnesses,fuel injectors only to replace motor within a month or so due to contamination to system also transmission was replaced before new motor which I feel could of been due to strain on vehicle....needless to say the truck has started the same problem again.I have sank so much into it I'd never get my money out of it if sold.I feel that ford should be held responsible for this issue and all the money people have put out to correct the issues occurring, with hundreds of others. This issue is very dangerous when your trying to get home and it stalls out when driving due to loss of power.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-550 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the paint inside of the fuel tank was chipping and contaminating the fuel system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a ford f550. While driving approximately 70 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the fuel tank would need to replace but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the part was not available because there was a high demand for the fuel tank. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
June 21, 2007at shop for state inspection also engine missing. Replace fuel filter during regular service due to missing engine. June 17, 2008 - vehicle missing and stalling, diagnostics done , replaced wire assembly and gasket valve cover, cleaned motor sept. 23, 2008- missing in engine and stalling, diagnostics done, replaced camshaft sensors and carb cleaner added sept. 25, 2008 - missing and stalled would not start towed to shop. Diagnostics done, drained fuel tank discovered peeling and slivers, replaced fuel pump, gaskets and wire assembly, fuel injectors and replaced fuel tank.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start
- Oil/dust film at cac connections
- Accessory drive belt squealing noise from the engine area when the engine fan clutch is engaged while...
- Rough idle and/or hesitation when acclerating on certain super duty vehicles equipped with a 5.4L or 6.8L...
- Engine-cylinder head deck LEAK-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits...
- Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start
- Concerns with low power while in reverse
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 07V553000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Ford F-550 SD stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2001 Ford F-550 SD?
5 of 29 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford F-550 SD (17%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Ford F-550 SD?
There is 1 recall and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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