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May 22, 2007 | 04:48 PM

blockmanjohn

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warped fuel tank

I took my truck to the dealer for a leaking fuel tank and they said that the opening for the fuel pump had warped and caused the gasket to fail. I don't understand how a metal tank can just warp without any impact or abuse. It just started after 28,000 miles. Thanks,John

May 22, 2007 | 04:49 PM

blackhat620

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The tanks in SD are plastic and have been for quite sometime.

May 22, 2007 | 04:56 PM

blockmanjohn

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Thanks for the correction. So how does a plastic fuel tank just warp?

May 22, 2007 | 05:07 PM

blackhat620

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Thanks for the correction. So how does a plastic fuel tank just warp?

Probably a defect during manufacturing unless the top of the tank was exposed to high temperatures in this area. My bet is defect at manufacturing that just got worse.

May 22, 2007 | 07:18 PM

WishIhada7.3

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still should be under warrenty....but plastic tanks are the best thing for diesels since sliced bread....specially since diesel fuel always attracts water.

May 22, 2007 | 07:58 PM

Gevans17

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I had a plastic fuel tank crack on an 89 Aerostar. Had to pay $600 for it myself, but it was later recalled, and since I still had the repair receipt, Ford reimbursed me.