TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-450 DIESEL TOW TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE FUEL TANK HAD DELAMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
2006 Ford F-450 fuel system problems
moderate 14 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
14
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED ONCE UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS FAILING AGAIN. THE LINER IN THE TANK WAS ERODING, RUSTING AND CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAK DIESEL FUEL. WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
2006 FORD F-450. THE LINING ON THE INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK IS DISINTEGRATING, PLUGGING THE FILTERS AND CAUSING FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 54,000 MILES ON IT. THE DEALERSHIP IS WANTING TO CHARGE ME $2100 FOR A NEW FUEL TANK. I TOLD THEM THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND FORD SHOULD STAND BEHIND IT. THEY SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL. I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. *TR
SEPT. 30, 2008 - VEHICLE ENGINE STARTED MISSING - TAKEN TO SHOP FUEL FILTER CHANGED ALONG WITH REGULAR SERVICE OF ENGINE. JULY 19, 2010 - VEHICLE MISSING AND SMOKING, TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP , DIAGNOSTICS WERE DONE, SHOWED INJECTOR PROBLEM, INJECTOR PROBLEM COVERED UNDER WARRANTY TRANSFERRED TO FORD GARAGE. CHECKED CODES AND INSPECT TEST CYLINDER BALANCE COMPRESSION FUEL TET CODE PO281, CODE PAA9U …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F450. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE OFF THE ROADWAY AND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL TANK, FUEL PUMP, FILTERS AND FUEL INJECTORS AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAIL…
FORD DIESEL FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ON THE FREEWAY, DUE TO DELAMINATION PARTICLES CLOGGING THE INJECTORS. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F450. WHILE REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER, THE MECHANIC FOUND CHIPS OF PAINT FROM THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS FAILURE COULD POSSIBLY CLOG UP THE FUEL INJECTORS AND CAUSE THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED AT THE COST OF $400. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILU…
THE COATING ON THE INTERIOR OF FORD DIESEL FUEL TANKS CORRODES AND COLLECTS AS SEDIMENT IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE SEDIMENT, COLLECTS AT THE BOTTON OF THE FUEL TANK AND IS SUCKED INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE FUEL LINES BECOME FOULED, THE FUEL PUMPS BECOME CLOGGED AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. AS THE COATING CONTINUES TO DETERIORATE, THE ONLY RECOURSE IT TO CHANGE THE FUEL TANK, THE SENSORS, AND ENTIRE FUEL D…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD 450. HE STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD DELAMINATED, CAUSING SHARDS OF THE TANK TO BREAK OFF INTO THE FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY A LOCAL DEALER WHO CONFIRMED REPAIRS WOULD NEED TO BE MADE TO THE FUEL TANK, AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK AFFECTING THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THE MOTOR. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEH…
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2006 Ford F-450?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,200 for fuel system repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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