4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,852 miles

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problem #2

Feb 132025

F-550

  • 34,704 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 60-70 MPH, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The message "Fuel Pressure Low" was displayed. The contact was driven to the residence. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that approximately 40 gallons of fuel had leaked out of the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The contact later became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); which the contact related to the failure; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,704. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Milford, MI, USA

problem #1

May 112022

F-550

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle emitted a strong odor of fuel into the cabin. The contact stated that other drivers were pointing at the underside of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and observed fuel leaking from a filter, the underside of the hood and engine compartment on the driver's side were covered in fuel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called a dealer and was advised to change the filter. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure a second time and had the vehicle towed to the same dealer. The dealer diagnosed that there was rust in the fuel filter which had contaminated the fuel injection system. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had contacted a second dealer and was advised that the failure could be related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V013000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

- Caldwell, ID, USA