Complaint 1981025
2018 FORD F-250 • FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL • incident Apr 5, 2024
- Complaint ID
- 1981025
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- F-250
- Model Year
- 2018
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Incident Date
- Apr 5, 2024
- Date Received
- Apr 5, 2024
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled a gasoline odor on the interior of the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the engine compartment, the contact observed a fuel leak. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel filter cap. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The contact also stated that the failure reoccurred two additional times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
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