2004 Ford F-550 SD Fuel system Problems

“We own a fleet of Ford diesel engine trucks which continue to experience fuel delivery problems. The problem is engine cut-off and surging and hard starting. Ford says not their problem and charges us. I don't think we have the only ones. Toyota is not the only company not dealing with this problem. Think only the government will make them fix it.”

“The truck in question is a 2004 Ford f-550 diesel. Upon depressing gas pedal, truck stalled and no longer worked properly. Truck was towed to local Ford dealer where it was determined that the fuel tank was suffering from rust inside the tank. Based on the work done, rust particles that formed inside the tank were forced through the fuel pump and filter damaging both and causing an issue with the fuel injectors. I called Ford directly to ask about any recalls for this issue and they told me there was no recall currently for this problem. …”

“I purchased a 2004 f550 Ford truck in 2005 with 13,000 orginial miles. I statrted having problems at 40,000 miles when the warranty ran out. I have two major problems: (1) the liner in the fuel tank separated from the tank and went through the fuel system. I had to replace the tank, injectors, and injector pump. (2) the head gaskets blew and the truck has no power. I plan on repairing the gaskets this week. When driving at any speed, the truck suddenly stops. I have contacted my dealer and went through their assistance program. They did not help with the repairs. …”

“2004 Ford f550 44k miles truck stopped running dealer told me that the fuel tank is rusting from the in side out. Dealer told me that they changed out about 50 tanks so far and Ford would not cover it . Ford is say its a fuel problem. This fuel problem is not affecting chevy truck fuel tanks. The mechanic let me look in side old tank you can see debris floating in tank. Fords failure to fix this cost me $2370. And the worst part they put the same tank in new one but the same. Dealer said I should look for a after market tank online that what other customer are doing. …”

“November 2008, our Ford truck broke down due to fuel problems. Truck was towed in and fuel filter was checked. Tiny silver flakes clogged the filter. Mechanic alerted us that Ford is having a problem with their fuel tank liners separating, and that they are not taking claim on it. Truck filter was changed and it ran fine for about a month.. We pulled the fuel filter again only to find flakes in the filter again. Searched on the internet showed countless people having the same problem, and having to dish out thousands in repair costs only to have it happen again to them. …”