| Issue ID | 780358 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10322540 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-550 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 09/12/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 and 2006 ford f550 fuel tank delamination. Fuel system is compromised when tanks delaminate causing the filters to be blocked, robbing the engine of the fuel it needs to run. Have replaced tanks - ford refuses to pay. This is a safety issue and should be recalled immediately. Upon changing the filters, they were found with rust particles which enabled the engine from running. The fuel sending unit was also rusting from the inside out. Updated 04/28/10 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | CENTREVILLE, VA |
| VIN pattern | 1FDAW57P96EXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/02/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | BATTLEFIELD FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 703-368-3702 |
| Dealer's city | MANASSAS |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 20110 |