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Ford Recall: Nearly 300,000 F-Series Cars Recalled Over Defective Fuel Pumps
January 1, 2025
A nationwide Ford recall has been issued for nearly 300,000 F-series cars, with claims that the cars have defective fuel pumps.
CBS News reports that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a malfunctioning gasoline pump may cause a power outage, increasing the chance of an accident.
“Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high-pressure fuel pump,” the NHTSA stated.
When a vehicle’s fuel pump malfunctions, drivers may notice an “extended crank while starting, a Check Engine Light (CEL), noise, and reduced engine power.”
No accidents, injuries, or fires connected to the fuel pump issue were reported as part of the Ford recall. The models affected by the Ford recall are:
- 2020-2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600
- 2021-2022 Ford F-650, F-750
According to the carmaker, Ford dealers can update the powertrain control module software at no cost. On January 13, 2025, impacted automobile owners should expect to receive notification letters in the mail. For this recall, owners can reach Ford customer support at 1-866-436-7332; the number is 24S78.
The Ford Recall Is the Latest Car Recall
The Ford recall is the latest nationwide car recall issued by the NHTSA. Last month, Honda recalled over 205,000 SUVs due to a fuel leak issue.
Certain Honda Passport vehicles manufactured between February 15, 2023, and May 13, 2024, as well as Honda Pilot vehicles manufactured between February 14, 2023, and May 08, 2024, are subject to the recall, which impacts autos manufactured in the United States.
The problem was initially brought to Honda’s attention on May 13, 2024, when a dealer who had inspected a car before delivery filed a warranty claim. By May 20, Honda discovered six cars with an unfinished fuel filler neck tube to fuel filler pipe connection in their warehouse inventory.
“Some vehicles may have an incomplete connection between the fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe. As a result, the fuel filler neck tube and fuel filler pipe can separate in the event of a crash, allowing fuel to leak,” the report said.
“If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, the risk of a fire and/or injury are increased. During installation of the fuel pipe assembly, an out-of-sequence process prevented the fuel neck tube and fuel filler pipe from forming a complete connection,” the details concluded.
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