Fuel tank flaking off inside - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

STI · 01-12-2012, 08:36 AM

Sorry if this has been covered, I did search. Truck is a 2006 1 ton dump. After many days of hard starting the truck wouldn't start at all. Our local garage determined it was a bad modulator which they said they could replace, but couldn't program so took the truck to Ford dealer.

Turns out the fuel tank is flaking off inside. Because of this the truck needed a new pump, two injectors, filters, and modulator. The dealer said Ford isn't standing behind the problem and blaming it on the fuel

the bill was $2000+ to get it running and quoted a price of $1200 for a new tank.WTF?

There were two other trucks at the dealership with the same problem

Question is any others on here with this problem and if so what is a possible fix for this? I told him he's most likely SOL and needs to bite the bullet with the new tank, or keep replacing parts.

P.S. This is my old mans truck and he doesn't use computers, so I'm trying to help him out. Thanks for any help you can offer.

HeavyAssault · 01-12-2012, 01:52 PM

Is the truck a 2006 F350 Chassis cab with a dump??

I thought all fuel cells were plastic.

STI · 01-12-2012, 02:39 PM

Yes, cab and chassis F350 with dump body.

WD40 · 01-13-2012, 11:36 PM

X2 on the, thought all fuel cells were plastic. I have not heard this one before.
Doug

Tbar · 01-14-2012, 08:27 AM

I don't own a 6.0 so I may be all wet here.......

To a novice/crook mechanic a bad algae problem could be passed off as a flaking fuel tank. On my 7.3 there is a screen at the fuel pick up that stops the big floating masses. Material getting passed that would be hard on the fuel pump. Now how it gets passed the fuel filter/filters and gets to the injectors is a mystery to me.

on edit - just remembered when I was working in manufacturing we had plastic fuel tanks de-laminate and cause problems but that was 30yrs ago when plastic fuel tanks were a brand new idea.

Tbar

Zmann ARGH · 01-20-2012, 07:51 AM

This is a super common issue with cab and chassis trucks that use steel tanks with the liner ,, Ford will blame you for water in fuel/additives ETC

it is possible to clean and re coat or just replace

Corrosion in Ford diesel fuel tanks

casper4203 · 02-12-2012, 07:43 AM

I too have had problems with fuel filters clogging up prematurely. It seems to choke the primary filter with a fine black grit.
I have wondered about the tank. I have a 2005 F-250 with a plastic tank. I do admit it seems to be worse when I use additives. I backed off on using the additives.
The dealer gets quiet when I bring up the subject to them. I am eventually going to replace my existing tank with a larger aftermarket.

01-12-2012, 08:36 AM	#1
STI SDD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hudson/NY/northeast Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fuel tank flaking off inside Sorry if this has been covered, I did search. Truck is a 2006 1 ton dump. After many days of hard starting the truck wouldn't start at all. Our local garage determined it was a bad modulator which they said they could replace, but couldn't program so took the truck to Ford dealer. Turns out the fuel tank is flaking off inside. Because of this the truck needed a new pump, two injectors, filters, and modulator. The dealer said Ford isn't standing behind the problem and blaming it on the fuel the bill was $2000+ to get it running and quoted a price of $1200 for a new tank.WTF? There were two other trucks at the dealership with the same problem Question is any others on here with this problem and if so what is a possible fix for this? I told him he's most likely SOL and needs to bite the bullet with the new tank, or keep replacing parts. P.S. This is my old mans truck and he doesn't use computers, so I'm trying to help him out. Thanks for any help you can offer. __________________ 02 F750 bucket 03 F550 SD With arbortech Chip box(DOG) 06 F350 SD Rugby Flatbed 07 Subaru STI

01-12-2012, 01:52 PM	#2
HeavyAssault SDD Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: King William, VA Posts: 309 Thanks: 1 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts View Photos By: HeavyAssault	Is the truck a 2006 F350 Chassis cab with a dump?? I thought all fuel cells were plastic. __________________ Offically The Biggest Midget In The Game

01-12-2012, 02:39 PM	#3
STI SDD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hudson/NY/northeast Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes, cab and chassis F350 with dump body. __________________ 02 F750 bucket 03 F550 SD With arbortech Chip box(DOG) 06 F350 SD Rugby Flatbed 07 Subaru STI

01-13-2012, 11:36 PM	#4
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 57 Thanked 110 Times in 106 Posts View Photos By: WD40	X2 on the, thought all fuel cells were plastic. I have not heard this one before. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

01-14-2012, 08:27 AM	#5
Tbar SDD STAFF/Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 6 Thanked 35 Times in 35 Posts View Photos By: Tbar	I don't own a 6.0 so I may be all wet here....... To a novice/crook mechanic a bad algae problem could be passed off as a flaking fuel tank. On my 7.3 there is a screen at the fuel pick up that stops the big floating masses. Material getting passed that would be hard on the fuel pump. Now how it gets passed the fuel filter/filters and gets to the injectors is a mystery to me. on edit - just remembered when I was working in manufacturing we had plastic fuel tanks de-laminate and cause problems but that was 30yrs ago when plastic fuel tanks were a brand new idea. Tbar __________________ 99.5 F250, White, CC, PS, Auto, 4X4, 3.73, NVK3, 4"exhaust, Twildman 4-position chip, 3-piller mt w/Ispro gauges, VDO oil pressure gauge, Amsoil Lubs, Coolant Filter, Racor445, Zoodad, TC Lock Up, Bilstien Shocks, Cab Lights Hooked to Turn Signals, Side Marker Lights Hooked to Turn Signals, Hutch Fuel Line Repair #1 & #2, Harponed Fuel Tank, Tymar HPX, Garmin GPS-V, Glasstite Topper, Rugged Gear Gun Mt, Procomp Steering Stabilizer, Fumoto Drain Valve, JNB Fuel Mod, AFE Air Filter, Kenwood TM-D700 dual band radio, 7902 LB Curb wt, NORTHTEXASPOWERSTROKES.com

01-20-2012, 07:51 AM	#6
Zmann ARGH SDD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: AZ Posts: 525 Thanks: 5 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts	This is a super common issue with cab and chassis trucks that use steel tanks with the liner ,, Ford will blame you for water in fuel/additives ETC it is possible to clean and re coat or just replace Corrosion in Ford diesel fuel tanks __________________ O6 King Ranch cc sb 4 inch lift ,35 Pro Comp, 18" Helo’s ,Edge Insight CTS guage only , Auber EGT , 08 center console ,2x10 subs, xm satellite ,coolant filter,RSX 9000 shocks,dual Bilstein steering stabilizers , Air bags and remote ,Viper alarm , remote toolbox popper, High Idle mod , up fitters added ,weather guard mats , ARP's, BPD EGR cooler, Marinco Mod ,Zoodad Fabtech traction bars, SCT with Matt's tunes Last edited by Zmann ARGH; 01-20-2012 at 07:59 AM.

02-12-2012, 07:43 AM	#7
casper4203 casper Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Whiteford/MD/US Posts: 22 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I too have had problems with fuel filters clogging up prematurely. It seems to choke the primary filter with a fine black grit. I have wondered about the tank. I have a 2005 F-250 with a plastic tank. I do admit it seems to be worse when I use additives. I backed off on using the additives. The dealer gets quiet when I bring up the subject to them. I am eventually going to replace my existing tank with a larger aftermarket. __________________ 2005 F-250 Lariat EGR delete kit FX-4 w/ Fireatone air-bags Banks Air Ram all else is stock Original owner

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