Recall 08V428000: Ford F-650 SD, Ford F-750 SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Summary
The problem. Ford is recalling 2,811 my 2008-2009 f-650 and f-750 trucks equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
The risk. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix. Ford is working with caterpillar (please see 08E042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-4986, or ford at 1-800-343-5338 (fleet owners) or 1-866-906-9811 (motor home owners).
Ford recall no. 08V02.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V428000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08V02
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Report received
- August 25, 2008
- Owners notified
- September 5, 2008
- Built
- Jan 30, 2007 – Jun 13, 2008
- Units affected
- 2,811
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.