I would at least change out the HPFP and try to recover the cost from the station. Possibly the injectors too. Think I'd be tempted even to do it on my own dime if the station wouldn't cover it.

 

Lucky indeed. I'm surprised the dealership didn't go straight for the complete fuel system replacement, especially after learning its a gas station insurance issue.

 

Just moved away from OR after living there for 9 years. The Fred Meyer, where I lived and frequently fueled up, told me that I was allowed to pump my own diesel from start to finish...so I did. Maybe ask them next time and just always do it yourself.

 

I'm kinda of the same opinion. 10% of the cost of a complete fuel system swap. Wonder if FOMOCO would honor future warranty issue if he/store changed the HPFP?

I've actually thot of this same thing for myself. Get rid of the first run pump and any possible ill effects. Any idea if the pumps are of a different composition and not so susceptible to H2O?

 

Yeah I've thought of the same thing except with my luck I'd get a faulty replacement and Ford would blame it on water. lol

 

I've heard the same thing. I was told that you can pump your own diesel in the truck lanes but not from the diesel pumps at the car islands.

Rob

 

So truck stops only? Can't use this at the local Shell?

 

Apparently not unless the local stations has truck lanes.

Rob

 

We too live in Washington state and frequently fuel up in Oregon. You can in fact pump your own diesel in Oregon. I do it all the time. The 6.7L is so quiet, they frequently look for diesel badges when I tell them "I got it".
I don't let anyone pump my fuel for this reason!

 

Don't blame you! It has to SUCK when someone not paying attention causes you a couple of weeks of no truck AND possible $'s!!!

 

I had no idea that there were states where you can't pump your own gas by law. From what I gather here its Jersey and Oregon? Forgive the naiveté but, Why is that?

 

It may be too late now, but the station should definitely have been on the hook for whatever was needed to restore the truck completely. Either a completely disassembly and inspection of the whole fuel system, or a simple replacement. He probably took the check and either implicitly or explicitly signed a release, so he has no further claim on the station. In a case like this, an attorney helps, starting with a letter that all ongoing expenses need to be paid promptly but no release or waiver is granted until the truck owner has had all issues addressed. Then get a couple experts who will testify (writing is fine) that the few problems he did have driving home meant that gas had gotten too far into his system and that damage did occur with that. There will be liability insurance which can easily cover the cost of a full system replacement, even a full truck replacement. Given the culpability of the station, he should have held out and demanded not just that it be running again and meeting spec, but that the "legendary durability" of a Ford diesel plant not be compromised in any way. It would be an easy suit and frankly the station or the chain would probably just pay because the cost would be less for them than engaging an attorney.

 

Oregon = originally unemployment...make claimers earn their unemployment checks.

 

I agree with everyone that he is taking a risk here..... I sure wouldn't have let it go as it was. I would have wanted an assurance that if the HPFP was damaged that it and all other components would be replaced without cost to me. Legal action might have been needed. Worst case is that now Ford has a reason to NOT honnor any waranty claim for the fuel system.... He does have a good relationship with the local Diesel Tech at the dealer, he did test pressures throughout the system and they were at spec.
Oregon does allow diesel owners to pump diesel at any diesel pump. Not just the truck stations. I never let them fuel my Excursion and will continue to not let them fuel my F250.

I will let everyone know how this goes with my friend. He retires in a couple of months and will be hareder to keep in touch with once he is on perpetual vacation with his F250 and new Artic Fox slide in camper.... Lucky Dog....
Pat

 

So whatever happened to the truck, long term? Any significant damage or need to replace anything?