DEF Tank leaking
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DEF Tank leaking
Dont know if anyone else has had a problem but yesterday i found my def tank leaking . Took in to dealer and they called me back to say they would have to replace the tank. Now this is the second time the tank wiil have been replaced . The first one had the heater go and was replaced in sept. Wiil find out tomorrw what was the cause.
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I dont thing the heater stays on while the truck is off. I was told that we are not suposed to fil the DEF tank to the top because it freezes. If this is true.......I have no idea but I was told DEF freezes and try to keep the truck inside.
My truck stays in a climate controlled building when I am home so I dont worry about it. Hopefully someone will chime in on that but I would think the DEF is freezing and busting the tank.
My truck stays in a climate controlled building when I am home so I dont worry about it. Hopefully someone will chime in on that but I would think the DEF is freezing and busting the tank.
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I dont thing the heater stays on while the truck is off. I was told that we are not suposed to fil the DEF tank to the top because it freezes. If this is true.......I have no idea but I was told DEF freezes and try to keep the truck inside.
My truck stays in a climate controlled building when I am home so I dont worry about it. Hopefully someone will chime in on that but I would think the DEF is freezing and busting the tank.
My truck stays in a climate controlled building when I am home so I dont worry about it. Hopefully someone will chime in on that but I would think the DEF is freezing and busting the tank.
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Ford has a special spout for the DEF refills that will not overfill your tank. If you fill your tank to the neck all the time, then your just asking for a busted tank and maybe a repair bill if they catch on to if your overfilling. Not saying you are, but its highly possible.
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I dont thing the heater stays on while the truck is off. I was told that we are not suposed to fil the DEF tank to the top because it freezes. If this is true.......I have no idea but I was told DEF freezes and try to keep the truck inside.
My truck stays in a climate controlled building when I am home so I dont worry about it. Hopefully someone will chime in on that but I would think the DEF is freezing and busting the tank.
My truck stays in a climate controlled building when I am home so I dont worry about it. Hopefully someone will chime in on that but I would think the DEF is freezing and busting the tank.
Laughing Gas
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From: NC
I keep all of my vehicles inside just because I like to. Ford did not tell me to do that.
I am certain it's cold up there and a full tank will cause a break.
I am certain it's cold up there and a full tank will cause a break.
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The tank was never over filled. The last time i filled it was after they installed the new one in sept. I never had a problem last winter when the truck was left outside in -30 for weeks(not pluged in) while i was in camp.
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They found that the pump was leaking so they then replaced the pump , tank and sender/heater assembly. This must come as one unit wonder how much this will cost once the warranty runs out. Hopefully this going to an ongoing problem!!!!!
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