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Recall 08V-428

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2008 to 2009 Ford F-650 SD and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (engine, diesel).

At a glance

Campaign number
08V-428
Reported
August 25, 2008
Vehicles affected
2,811 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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-[removed], or ford at 1-[removed] (fleet owners) or 1-[removed] (motor home owners).

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 08v02.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles