Sorry to hear and hope hubby is alright, the truck will be fine. The guys here at FTE are best when it comes to answering questions and I see you received sound advice.
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From: California
I put gas into my 2012 F350 once. It was a new station with "stupid" green hoses on a regular gas pump. I put about 2 galons when I realized it was not a diesel! I pulled up to the next distributor and topped it off (about 37 Gallons) and drove away. Didn't feel any difference at all.
I put one bottle of Diesel Kleen into the tank - this is something that boosts C-tane and aids with lubrication (to save the fuel pump).
I calculated the fuel contamination based on 2 gallons of RU gas in 37 gallons of Diesel and it was about 5.5% at the time.
This happened a few months ago. I drive my truck as nothing ever happened, don't feel any difference or any unusual noises. As of now I went through about 250 gallons of fuel (this time diesel only) and truck works just fine.
BJ
I put one bottle of Diesel Kleen into the tank - this is something that boosts C-tane and aids with lubrication (to save the fuel pump).
I calculated the fuel contamination based on 2 gallons of RU gas in 37 gallons of Diesel and it was about 5.5% at the time.
This happened a few months ago. I drive my truck as nothing ever happened, don't feel any difference or any unusual noises. As of now I went through about 250 gallons of fuel (this time diesel only) and truck works just fine.
BJ
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The dealer should use kit EC3Z-9B246-A if they have to repair the truck. The kit is approx $4,000 plus labor to install and clean fuel system. Many have said the dealer likes to price each part to run the price to over 10k to repair it.
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So it needs the kit to replace the fuel system. 😭
The only positive is our insurance said it is covered and our deductible is $500.
After we do this fix is there any long term issue we should be aware of or watch out for? They said it should be good as new which it nearly was with only 9,000 miles
The only positive is our insurance said it is covered and our deductible is $500.
After we do this fix is there any long term issue we should be aware of or watch out for? They said it should be good as new which it nearly was with only 9,000 miles
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From: Woodbridge, Ontario, CA
If the entire high pressure fuel system is replaced, as well as the fuel tank and all low pressure fuel system components flushed, there won't be any long term issues. Just don't repeat this mistake.
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So it needs the kit to replace the fuel system. 😭
The only positive is our insurance said it is covered and our deductible is $500.
After we do this fix is there any long term issue we should be aware of or watch out for? They said it should be good as new which it nearly was with only 9,000 miles
The only positive is our insurance said it is covered and our deductible is $500.
After we do this fix is there any long term issue we should be aware of or watch out for? They said it should be good as new which it nearly was with only 9,000 miles
As mentioned, the fuel system not replaced should be flushed.
You should have no long term issues if they replace these parts for the reports go of the ones who had the system replaced with this kit or parts
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The dealer can try to flush the fuel system with transmission fluid....this was done to a 2011 King Ranch ....the owner filled it up with gas and drove the truck...until it quit on him. The dealership suggested replacing the fuel system.....but tried the flush first. It worked and only cost 650.00 . That truck has over 200,000 miles on it now .....and never experienced any HPFS problems.....
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Cheap...the fuel system flush was suggested by the dealership. The owner was taken back by the dealership cost on the replacement of the entire HPFS. The owner of the truck was thankful for the money he ended up savings. ....btw the owner of this truck is by no means cheap. ..in his fleet there's 3 King Ranch Superduties and a 2015 Ram Longhorn....
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I get what you're saying smoke but Scott is just meaning that the average owner with a nearly new SD would likely be better off with the big repair kit so as to not have the worry and risk of a fuel system problem that could be hanging over their heads every time they drive the truck over the next 10 years.
Some folks handle risk/worry better than others, depends on the people involved. It is very fortunate that the insurance has kicked in. Good news.
Some folks handle risk/worry better than others, depends on the people involved. It is very fortunate that the insurance has kicked in. Good news.
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I keep hearing about insurance covering this issue, and would like to know more. Does this get covered under standard comprehensive coverage or do you have something else on the policy that kicks in?
Jovan, I think if you shut down the truck before it started running rough (diesel runs VERY rough on gas), the gas hasn't been sucked through the low-pressure pump / fuel filters yet. BUT, since your truck is under warranty, it is best to follow Ford procedure to the T because this preserves the warranty for any issues going forward. In other words, if the procedure is followed and performed by Ford certified mechanic, and something else happens down the line within warranty period, you should be covered. Any future problem can't be attributed to this incident because, well, Ford specified procedure was followed.
Jovan, I think if you shut down the truck before it started running rough (diesel runs VERY rough on gas), the gas hasn't been sucked through the low-pressure pump / fuel filters yet. BUT, since your truck is under warranty, it is best to follow Ford procedure to the T because this preserves the warranty for any issues going forward. In other words, if the procedure is followed and performed by Ford certified mechanic, and something else happens down the line within warranty period, you should be covered. Any future problem can't be attributed to this incident because, well, Ford specified procedure was followed.
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It never ran rough but my husband talked to the mechanic and he said if we didn't do the fix they recommend the warranty will be void if we do it will be like nothing happened regarding the warranty.
It is covered under compressive coverage by our insurance according to the claim rep I talked to. I am sure coverage varies according to company but we have American farmers and ranchers and they said it should be not problem in coverage which makes me LOVE them now
It is covered under compressive coverage by our insurance according to the claim rep I talked to. I am sure coverage varies according to company but we have American farmers and ranchers and they said it should be not problem in coverage which makes me LOVE them now
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Not all insurance companies offer support for fuel issues, even if the tanker put gas into the wrong tanks and you didn't know it after filling. My insurance company (ALFA) told me they cover it under comprehensive when I asked. I have only ever used them but had they said no, I would have found a company that does.
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Jovon, I know you feel bad, don't beat yourself up. A lot us have made the same mistake. I put gas in my old 2000 F-350. I caught it and did not drive it. I am glad that your insurance covers it.