2006 Ford LCF 450 Series: fuel pump failure

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Fuel system · 14,321 miles · CO

We purchase the ford lcf in april of 2006 and had our first fuel pump replacement in feb. Of 2007 at just over 14,000 miles. Luckily the first replacement was under warranty, since the first repair/replacement we have had the truck down for similar related items to fuel pump 7 times. We stopped bringing it to rush truck center after warranty was expired because their rates are so high. This year it was down almost 45 days off the road dealing with ford corporate office begging them to do a buy back, because this vehicle is costing us as an arm and a leg and negatively affects our business. The vehicle barely has 65,000 miles and has become so undependable that we don't know what to do. Our business is directly related to construction, we as many others are barely hanging on and cannot just replace this vehicle. It also has a defect related to the air-conditioner. The AC unit is placed directly above the front wheel well without any metal barrier, it went out as well within the first 18 months of ownership, and will be over $1800.00 to repair/replace the unit. We opted out of the repair because the mechanic told us one small rock will just cause the same damage and go right through the compressor because of the poor placement. We have contacted ford and were suppose to get a buy back answer within 14 days it took many phone calls and we finally got a very polite 'no way' on our buy back request. All we want is a dependable delivery truck! It is paid off and we don't have the money to replace it. Please help!

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · WA

Our ford lcf450 was lacking power and was idling rough. We took it in to our local dealer and they stated that the fuel tank was delaminating which clogged the fuel lines. They said we needed to replace the fuel tank, fuel pump and fuel filters. The dealership said that this was caused by putting in diesel fuel that had trace amounts of biofuel.

Filed May 7, 2010 · Engine · 96,018 miles · CT

2006 ford lcf 450. Consumer states problem with fuel system *tgw the consumer stated he has been experiencing problems with the vehicle, since the day of purchase. The engine was replaced at 96,018 miles. The vehicle stalled and would not restart. The dealer changed the new ficm that came with the new engine because it was not done when the engine was first replaced. The dealer then found the number 2 and 6 fuel injectors had failed. The next day the vehicle was still running poorly with bucking and very little power so the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. They then found that the fuel pump failed so they replaced it. They also found the number 1, 3,4 and 5 fuel injectors had failed and replaced them. The dealer did not lower the fuel tank for inspection nor did they flush the lines per procedure. Several weeks later, the vehicle stalled again without warning. The dealer found that the fuel pump was not putting out pressure so they replaced the fuel pump again. The dealer found that the fuel tank had not been inspected. The lines had not been flushed and the pump assembly lines had been broken by the previous repair, therefore, the fuel and housing was full of contamination. The consumer did not feel that recall # 06v47100 sufficiently addressed the engine/fuel corrosion problems thus creating numerous repairs to his vehicle.

Filed Feb 12, 2009 · Fuel system · 20,358 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford lcf l55. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact to pull over. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the fuel pump, filter, and tank were defective. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was towed on three more occasions due to the same failure over the past year. After the most recent failure, the manufacturer and the dealer stated that they were no longer liable for the repairs because the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired again. The current mileage was 37,500 and failure mileage was 20,358.

Filed Jan 23, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 46,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford lcf. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The contact made several attempts before the engine restarted. The warning indicators were not illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was related to the fuel system. The technician replaced the fuel pump and fuel injectors under the warranty. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on three separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. There was a previous safety complaint filed for this vehicle over a year ago, which consisted of different safety issues. The failure mileage was 46,000 and current mileage was 47,000. Updated 02/24/08. *lj unknown 02/25/09.