This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
2001 Ford F350. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems the consumer stated as he was driving, the engine began to lose power. He managed to get to the emergency lane and had the truck towed to the dealer. Upon inspection, the dealer found the fuel filter over the diesel tank was clogged due to rust from the bottom of the tank.
I have a 2001 Ford E-350 van with a 7.3 litre diesel engine. We have been experiencing engine problems and upon returning the vehicle to the dealership where we purchased it, we were informed that the fuel tank interior lining has degraded and is clogging the fuel system. Estimates for the repair are in the range of $1500-1600. Upon investigation on the internet and during a conversation with the service manager, we have learned that this is an on-going problem with Ford diesel equiped vehicles. We feel this is a product defect and should be the responsibility of the manufacturer to correct it at their expense.
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- Killeen, TX, USA