8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford recalls nearly 300,000 pickup trucks
8 ON YOUR SIDE CONSUMER ALERT: Ford is recalling 295,449 diesel pickup trucks.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says a defective fuel pump could cause a loss of power, raising the risk of a crash.
Drivers may experience “extended crank while starting, a Check Engine Light (CEL), noise and reduced engine power,” recall documents show.
Ford said it was not aware of any reports of accidents, injuries or fires linked to the fuel pump problem.
The recall applies to the following truck models:
2020-2022 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600
2021-2022 Ford F-650, F-750
Ford says dealers will update the powertrain control module software for free. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners of affected vehicles on Jan. 13.
Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332; Ford’s number for this recall is 24S78.
