2006 Ford F-550 SD fuel system problems

Filed Jun 2, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 167,000 miles · FL

While driving the vehicle on the expressway in michigan, it suddenly began losing power. After frequently stopping and restarting the engine, the truck stopped completely. When the dealership investigated the cause, they found specks of paint in the diesel fuel. When the factory installed gas tank was dropped, it was discovered that the coating inside the fuel tank was flaking off and had plugged the fuel filters, contaminated the fuel as well as damaging 3 inverters.. When investigating if others have same complaint, we found many others have had the same problem. Luckily we were not pulling our rv.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · CT

Have had this vehicle for 5 years. Bought used from a dealer. Have had problems with it from day 1. Recently, today as matter of fact, driving down the highway, cannot accelerate above 40 MPH. This is the 3rd time in just as many weeks that this truck has had to be towed to a certified mechanic. The mechanic has run all or any problems through a state of the art code reader, every time coming up with no code. After many discussions and guesses, we both started to wonder if the ford dealership found a way to bypass the on board diagnostics finding it odd that every time it was scanned no codes came up. Today it was determined that there is a faulty fuel tank due to delamination. Now why in the world does that not show up in any of the scans related to fuel system problems. These faulty tanks are not covered under any warranty, all out of pocket. Which just LED to replacing not only the fuel tank, but the fuel filters, the fuel injectors, all fuel lines, luckily not the engine itself. I have owned fords my entire adult life. 4 of them being diesels, and all of them being the 6.0l shame on me for being fooled that many times. But how are they able to always get away with getting around the problem. It is fact that there is a problem with the fuel system in these particular models, and it is proven in every invoice for a major repair related to this fuel related problem in all 6.0l. The service manager at the ford dealership always told me "you got the bad egg in that batch". I still haven't seen 1 6.0l that has not had this problem. Are we wrong for saying this needs to be investigated and action taken for having to spend thousands sometimes more then once to fix an obvious defect on the manufactures end? Curious minds would like to know. Thank you for your time and hopefully considering looking into this farther.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 101,445 miles · MD

Driver reported that the truck was not running well on return to warehouse. I sent him to dealer with truck. The engine quit on the way and we had to tow the truck to dealer. The dealer said the fuel tank had delaminated and ruined the fuel pump and several fuel injectors. It would cost over $4000 dollars to repair. I called ford customer service to complain (the truck was only 1400 miles out of warranty) after several days the dealer called and said ford would bill it as a warranty claim and split the cost with me which meant I would have to pay $1133 dollars. I had no choice but to pay it. In october 2014 the truck did it again at 232886 miles. I took the truck to someone else and was told the fuel tank had delaminated again. It cost $4295 to replace the fuel tank , fuel pump and three fuel injectors. This is a well known , widespread problem (google it on the internet ) and I think ford should issue a recall and reimburse owners for all expenses , including rentals while repairs were made.

Filed Feb 18, 2013 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · NY

Driving at approx. 35-40 MPH truck lost power and stalled . I cranked several times and then it started . I drove about another mile and this repeated twice ,then I was calling a wrecker for a tow. My mechanic discovered the fuel filter & pump was contaminated with a sludge and then looked in the fuel tank and discovered the fuel tank was flaking from the inside , manufacture defect. The cost of parts and repair was $2100.00 , the tank is a 40 gal tank that holds diesel fuel at $ 4.25 per gal. My work associate has the same vehicle and now the same thing happened to him,he will also be filling a report with his win. # ,now we are hearing several of the same occurrences. It sounds like ford needs to do a recall / class action law suit, reimbursement !!! The defect is costing consumer thousands of dollars and additional expenses.

Filed Aug 2, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · CT

2006 ford f550. Consumer states problem with turbo chargers and fuel tank liners *tgw the consumer stated the turbo was replaced twice and the fuel tank was replaced once. The fuel tank lining broke down and clogged the fuel filters as well as the fuel injectors. Ford informed the consumer, the problem with the fuel tank was due to the additives in the northeast diesel fuel.

Filed Jul 16, 2012 · Fuel system · 45,963 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-550 super duty. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle where the fuel tank and the fuel lines were cleaned. In addition, the fuel filters were replaced. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to dealer where the exact same repairs and maintenance were performed however the failure was not corrected. The contact stated that the fuel tank was delaminating and causing the obstruction. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however no assistance was provided. The current mileage was 58,300. The failure mileage was 45,963.

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Fuel system · KY

I have a ford f550 that stalled in traffic when I check the fuel filter it was full of gray particles from the fuel tank. I checked online it looks like the diesel tank is delaminating it only has 53,000 miles on it.

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Fuel system · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-550 sd. The contact stated while driving various speeds , without any warnings the vehicle would stall. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and then on in order for the vehicle to function normally. The failure was diagnosed by the contact who stated the fuel tank delaminated causing the fuel filters to clog up with the laminates. The failure was not diagnosed nor repaired by the dealer. The contact also has another vehicle experiencing the same failure. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

Filed Aug 23, 2011 · Fuel system · 15,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-550 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the lining on the interior of the fuel tank was deteriorating. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately one hour later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where it was again in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the failure was due to the corrosion of the diesel fuel tanks. The failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 10/04/11*lj updated 3/29/12

Filed May 19, 2011 · Fuel system · 98,254 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-550. The contact stated that the fuel injectors malfunctioned. The corrosion clogged the fuel injectors and caused a lack of power while driving. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the fuel injectors replaced. The dealer stated that the fuel tank also needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 98,254.