| Issue ID | 716497 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10262110 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-550 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 16/03/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f550 superduty diesel truck. The contact stated that his vehicle was running roughly and was difficult to start. The dealer suggested that the primary fuel filter was clogged with rust because the fuel tank was laminated with rust inside. The dealer wants to remove the tank from the vehicle so that it can be realigned and installed again. The contact would have to pay $650 for this service. The vehicle is still under warranty, but the dealer does not want to repair the vehicle under the warranty. The manufacturer is ignoring the contact. The failure mileage was 22,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHOREHAM, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1FDAF56P96EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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