The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V398000·Announced 2010-09-09

Ford Recalls 2008-2009 F-650 and F-750 Trucks for Fuel Leak Risk

Ford is recalling 2008-2009 F-650 and F-750 trucks with Caterpillar C7 engines because fuel lines may crack and leak, posing a fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that can result in a vehicle fire, which constitutes a significant injury/property-damage risk under the rubric for vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with Caterpillar C7 engines. The recall addresses a defect where the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail, which can cause a fuel leak.

A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire. The safety recall began on September 8, 2010.

Ford is working with Caterpillar to notify owners. Repairs will be performed by authorized Caterpillar dealers free of charge. Owners may contact Caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-750 SD, F-650 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
3,469

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • F-750 SD
  • F-650 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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