Recall 08V428000: Ford F-650 SD, Ford F-750 SD

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Vehicle recall filed Aug 25, 2008 2,811 units

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.