Are there any Ford fuel pumps that are defective?
Are there any Ford fuel pumps that are defective?
May 5, 2020 — A Ford fuel pump lawsuit alleges the Bosch CP4 pumps are defective in 2011-present Ford Super Duty diesel trucks equipped with 6.7L Power Stroke engines. The CP4 high-pressure fuel injection pumps allegedly cannot handle U.S. diesel fuel specifications.
Is the Ford fuel pump compatible with American diesel?
Unfortunately, the CP4 pump is not compatible with American diesel fuel, something that was “no secret” to Ford, the case says. The lawsuit claims that the Bosch CP4 fuel injection pump is not built to withstand American diesel fuel and struggles to “lift” enough of it to lubricate itself.
What kind of fuel pump does Ford Super Duty use?
The fuel pump that comes standard in 2011-2017 Ford “Super Duty” 6.7L diesel engine trucks was originally built for vehicles in Europe. Instead of designing or choosing a new pump fit for American diesel fuel, Ford decided instead to use the same pump – Bosch’s CP4 fuel injection pump.
How to change fuel pump on Ford 6.9 IDI diesel?
The first task (after removing the keys from the ignition) is to remove the steel bracket that clamps the battery to starter motor cable to the engine cross member by undoing the two nuts. This gives you much better access to the pump.
The fuel pump that comes standard in 2011-2017 Ford “Super Duty” 6.7L diesel engine trucks was originally built for vehicles in Europe. Instead of designing or choosing a new pump fit for American diesel fuel, Ford decided instead to use the same pump – Bosch’s CP4 fuel injection pump.
Unfortunately, the CP4 pump is not compatible with American diesel fuel, something that was “no secret” to Ford, the case says. The lawsuit claims that the Bosch CP4 fuel injection pump is not built to withstand American diesel fuel and struggles to “lift” enough of it to lubricate itself.
What happens if the fuel pump fails on a Ford truck?
Millions of Ford, GM and FCA trucks are installed with the defective fuel pump that can suddenly fail without warning, causing a total fuel injection system failure and consequential engine failure resulting in an outrageously expensive repair bill. The defendants are also refusing to fix the trucks under warranty.
The first task (after removing the keys from the ignition) is to remove the steel bracket that clamps the battery to starter motor cable to the engine cross member by undoing the two nuts. This gives you much better access to the pump.
