The fuel heater wiring on 7.3l diesel engines has had an electrical fire on 3 of our vehicles out of the 28 in operation with this engine. The connector is a push on spade with a rubber surround to hold it in place. One fire that was seen in person was small (few inches) the others were found after the fire had occurred. The fire that was viewed occurred when the vehicle was parked, first start of the day and less than 10 minutes idle time. I believe the rubber surround does not properly support the terminal and creates a loose connection that arcs and overheats the rubber, then igniting the small fire.
The worst 2002 Ic 3000 problems
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
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- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Ic 3000 1
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What 2002 Ic 3000 owners say
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Is the 2002 Ic 3000 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Ic 3000, fewer than a typical 3000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Ic 3000?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Ic 3000 have?
No recalls on record.
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