Issue ID | 883931 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10427504 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 19/09/11 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was inquiring about the delamination of fords fuel tanks on their f-series diesels. I own a 2000 f350 7. 3l diesel. Last week it began to run as if it wasn't getting fuel so i stopped into a local ford dealer and their diagnoses was the fuel tank on my f350 started to delaminate and clog the entire fuel system. I have owned this truck since it was new and have done all the maintenance and up-keep as required i haven't had any trouble until after the fuel companies started to change the diesel fuel. I have owned the truck since it was new and never had a problem until just recently. The fuel tank problem was diagnosed last week by a ford dealer in my area and it will cost approximately $3600 to repair. My question is, "is there going to be an investigation on this?" i have found a blog from many other customers that are having the same trouble. Someone else should have to pay for this not the consumer or ford, unless they new this would be a problem and continued to put metal tanks in instead of plastic. I would greatly appreciate a reply. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 155758 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NEW WATERFORD, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FDWW36F5YEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
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