TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A OF A 2006 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLES LINER IN THE GAS TANK THIS CAUSING THE FUEL LINES TO CLOG AND THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE CONTACT HAS HAD THE TANK REPLACED TWICE. THE FAILURE MILES WERE 80000 AND THE CURRENT ARE 85000.
2006 Ford F-550 fuel system problems
moderate 32 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
32
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
2006 FORD F550 WITH 33,000 MILES DIESEL FUEL TANK DELAMINATION. CLOGGED UP FUEL SYSTEM AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BY FORD. $2200 TO FIX SO FAR AS LONG AS THE INJECTORS ARE OK. IF NOT $5000 TO FIX. AND WHO IS TO SAY I WONT HAVE THIS PROBLEM AGAIN. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F550. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT 65 MPH , THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THEN SMOKE WAS EXPELLED FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, AND THE FUEL PUMP REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE REPAIR FACILITY MULTIPLE TIMES AND…
OUR FORD LCF HAS HAD A CONTINUAL STALLING PROBLEM WHEN WE DRIVE OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. OUR VEHICLE IS NOW THREE YEARS OLD AND EVERYTIME WE GO OUT OF TOWN WE HAVE STALLING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED INJECTORS AND OTHER FUEL COMPONENTS BUT NOTHING DIRECTLY RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM. THE LAST TIME THE DEALER CHANGED THE OIL SAYING THAT WAS THE PROBLEM. WE HAD ABOUT 3000 MILES S…
TSB 19728 - WE OWN A LIMOUSINE PARTY COACH ON A 2006 FORD F-550 CHASSIS AND HAD THE PLEASURE OF EXPERIENCE THE "FUEL TANK DETERIORATION" AND HAVING A TOTAL OF 16 FUEL INJECTORS AND 4 GAS TANKS REPLACED IN A ONE YEAR PERIOD. FORD REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE FUEL TANK. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHIC…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-550. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE INSIDE OF THE GAS TANK BEGAN DETERIORATING AND THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 25500.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING UPHILL THE VEHICLE DOWHNSHIFTS AND SHAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, IN WHICH A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $1800.00. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,444. THE CUR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING UPHILL THE VEHICLE DOWHNSHIFTS AND SHAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, IN WHICH A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND INJECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $1800.00. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,444. THE CUR…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LINING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FUEL TANK WAS DETERIORATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WH…
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2006 Ford F-550?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 32 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.
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