2006 Ford F-550 SD: fuel pump failure

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 Apr 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 128,000 miles · GA

Vehicle fordf550 diesel stalled on road. Problem diesel fuel tank delamination clogged filter and fuel pump. Fix was replace fuel tank and replace fuel pump. Have never used bio diesel fuel.

Filed Mar 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 51,723 miles · TX

I have had continuous problems with two f550 diesel trucks that I own. They both have had constant problems with lack of power/no power while under it's manufactured warranty and now with no warranty. While driving down the road the truck will loose all power. The vehicles have been repaired at a ford dealership on all occasions until I could no loner deal with the continued problems after spending thousands of dollars and them telling me it's fixed and months down the line or weeks at times the trucks are still having the same problems. Since oct 2010 I have had the same vehicle worked on by two independent mechanics. Every time while in the shop I have had to replace multiple injectors. Finally after thousands and thousands of dollars worth of work and down time I have found an independent mechanic that literally tore the vehicle apart to find the culprit of this continuous problem. He pulled the fuel filter which had been changed just two weeks prior to him getting the truck with these issues and it was literally covered in silver particles. So bad that there were creases in the filter where the fuel was trying to get through the filter but could not. The fuel tank is delaminating which has been causing a restricted fuel issue with the truck which in return knocks out fuel pumps and blows injectors. Thus when this happens the truck completely looses power while you are driving speeds of 55 plus down the road with no warning to you or all the other vehicles behind you. This is a very serious matter in which I believe ford is very aware of and from what I have gathered on the internet in reading about my problems refuses to do anything about it and blames the consumer of where they buy their fuel. I have been told numerous times when complaining to the dealership of the same problems that it where I purchase my fuel. I have all my receipts as well as the fuel filter that is coated with silver shaving.

Filed Apr 26, 2010 · Fuel system · 102,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f550. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and would not accelerate over 40 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the fuel filter, injectors and fuel pump were clogged because of delamination inside the fuel tank. The dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and they could offer no assistance with the repair costs. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000. The current mileage was approximately 106,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2010 · Fuel system · 370,000 miles · GA

We have a 2006 ford 550 diesel with 37,000 miles on it. The fuel tank has corroded and affected the fuel pump and fuel injectors. The dealership invalidated my warranty, said we used bad diesel in the tank. We have other vehicles on the same fuel, with no issues. This is my 15th ford truck. This is my first truck with this kind of issue. Ford said it would cost me $6,500 to repair. The internet is full of trucks with this same issue. A recall.

Filed Nov 13, 2009 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f550. While attempting to accelerate at 65 MPH , the vehicle would not accelerate. Then smoke was expelled from the exhaust system. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility, and the fuel pump regulator was replaced. After the repair while driving the engine would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken back to the repair facility multiple times and the fuel tank, fuel tank liner, and fuel pump were replaced. The fuel filter was replaced twice. The failure mileage was 57,000. The current mileage was 58,700.

Filed Sep 17, 2009 · Fuel system · 30,444 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f550. The contact stated that when driving uphill the vehicle dowhnshifts and shakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, in which a technician concluded that the fuel pump and injector needed to be replaced at an expense of $1800.00. No repairs have been made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 30,444. The current mileage was 30,560.

Filed Sep 17, 2009 · Fuel system · 30,444 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f550. The contact stated that when driving uphill the vehicle dowhnshifts and shakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, in which a technician concluded that the fuel pump and injector needed to be replaced at an expense of $1800.00. No repairs have been made. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 30,444. The current mileage was 30,560.

Filed Jan 2, 2009 · Fuel system · 58,400 miles · NY

Truck runs rough and stalls. Sept11 2008 replaced rusting and deteriorating fuel tank and pump and fuel sender replaced 2 and 6 injectors. Sept 28 2008 replaced o rings high pressure rail , replace d rocker. Nov 26 2008 replaced ficm wiring injector wiring harness. Dec 1 2008 replaced 2-4-8 injectors. Dec 11 2008 replaced number 4 injector.broke down dec 24 had to be towed 32 miles to get truck back to dealer. Tech found all injectors on right side failed due to lack of fuel pressure .dealer est $985 for tank flush , fuel pump replacement and filters. Had problems truck from day 1.