2017 F450 shooting flames :0

[ib516]

Story as posted on Social Media:
My brand new 2017 F450 King Ranch!! (On fire) Didn't even own it for 10 hours and Ford Canada said its not there problem!!!













Video:
LINK & LINK 2

Not sure on the background or what the issue is, but clearly there's a problem!!!

[Perrysburg_Dodg]

This isn't anything new, the 6.4 did this also.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEYVjXh1RPM
http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/news/08sdrecall/08sdrecall.html

"Ford safety spokesman Dan Jarvis told PickupTruck.com today that, "The video is definitely one of the three trucks we described last week (see below, in the original story). It was sent to us by one of our dealers in Canada, where two of the trucks in the recall were located, and it illustrates why we took action so quickly. We wanted to alleviate any potential safety concerns about this issue right away."

They must not feel that way any more?

NOTE, I posted this before I found out that Ford or the dealer did in deed step up and bought the truck back. Funny though Bird Freak thinks just because someone posted this that doesn't own a Ford, they must be bashing! :R

[blofgren]

fla-gypsy wrote:
Typical FCA fanboy trolling

If you're referring to me you completely missed the intention of my post. I was simply asking the question as to why not replace those systems and carry on with the truck. Seems quite simple to me.

[fla-gypsy]

Typical FCA fanboy trolling

[blofgren]

Why not just replace the entire exhaust and DEF system and carry on? :h

I think I would have put my efforts into getting the he!! away from it rather than shooting photos and video, though!:B

[rjstractor]

Grit dog wrote:
I'm just wondering why they had time to take pics rather than disconnect the trailer??

Not the sharpest knives in the drawer... Also wonder whey they continued to drive it rather than shut it down immediately. Lucky they didn't burn the whole rig to the ground!

Fortunately the dealer ended up buying it back, although I imagine they can sell it as a used truck after they replace the entire exhaust and DPF system.

[garyp4951]

boshog wrote:
It is obvious fuel is getting into the exhaust system but where is the fuel coming from? The engine sounds normal so not likely a stuck injector, I'm thinking someone put diesel in the DEF tank, is this a possibility?

Congratulations on the correct answer.:)

[FishOnOne]

Greene728 wrote:
Where is fishonone?
I'm sure he will come to the rescue with a logical explanation/excuse soon!

LOL... Another troll boy. :W

[Bird_Freak]

Walaby wrote:
WOW.. Dang, that's crazy

I don't see anywhere on the letter where it says that Ford Canada says it's not their problem. Only that they don't have a vehicle return policy. Policy is to repair under the terms of the factory warranty.

Not sure why whoever is having the problem couldn't understand that.. that's normal. But, okay.

That is crazy though.

Mike

I agree. Only reason its posted here like it is is to try to stir the pot from a anti- Ford person. Hope no one else takes the bait! Maybe its time for some of these guys that like to stir the Mine is better than yours pot, to grow up.:B

[Grit_dog]

spoon059 wrote:

Greene728 wrote:
Where is fishonone?
I'm sure he will come to the rescue with a logical explanation/excuse soon!

No need to start picking a fight here... Obviously there was a mechanical issue with this particular truck and the dealer appears to have stepped up to the plate for the owner. Things happen. Ford sells 50K+ F-series trucks per month... inevitably you will stumble upon some problems.

Looks pretty darn cool though!

What??
Next will have dogs n cats living together in harmony!
$20 says the fish woulda been on this one if it was a goat with an orange tail pipe!

I'm just wondering why they had time to take pics rather than disconnect the trailer??

[coolbreeze01]

prm99v6 wrote:

It is my understanding (again from her Facebook page) that she got rid of the Ford and got a Ram 3500 megacab.

Sounds like she upgraded for sure 😉

[3oaks]

It is my understanding (again from her Facebook page) that she got rid of the Ford and got a Ram 3500 megacab. I don't know if the Ram and Ford dealers share the same owner or not.

According to the news article update, Ford did give her a refund. So she was free to shop for a new vehicle where ever she wanted, no matter the owner or location.

[prm99v6]

After skimming through the thousands of posts on various sites yesterday (including the women's own Facebook page) it appears as if the dealer put diesel in the DEF tank when they filled it up prior to delivery. The fact that FORD Canada told her to go through her dealer is correct.

I had a brand new Hyudnai where the crank pulley fell off after 300 miles. I tried the same thing (going to manufacturer) and was told to go through the dealer. Ultimately my dealer stepped up and simply voided the sale and gave me a new one.

It is my understanding (again from her Facebook page) that she got rid of the Ford and got a Ram 3500 megacab. I don't know if the Ram and Ford dealers share the same owner or not.

[spoon059]

Greene728 wrote:
Where is fishonone?
I'm sure he will come to the rescue with a logical explanation/excuse soon!

No need to start picking a fight here... Obviously there was a mechanical issue with this particular truck and the dealer appears to have stepped up to the plate for the owner. Things happen. Ford sells 50K+ F-series trucks per month... inevitably you will stumble upon some problems.

Looks pretty darn cool though!

[All_I_could_aff]

My 2008 F450 work truck with the 6.4 would throw an occasional flame out the exaust if I have it a lot of throttle before the motor was warmed up

[minnow]

There is speculation that the owner pumped diesel fuel into the DEF tank which then of course injected diesel into the exhaust.