Fuel filter sprung a leak.

[JoeCamper]

Yesterday, I needed to back my truck out of the garage to get to some stuff on the shelf in front of the truck. I don't like to start her up and shut down in just a couple minutes. So, I backed her out and left her running in the driveway. After a while, I notice the smell of diesel fuel and I thought it was exhaust. The smell got stronger so I looked toward the truck and noticed a large puddle under the truck. It was diesel fuel. I shut her down and investigated. I saw that when I turned on the ignition, there was a spray of fuel straight up from the engine. I got my wife to turn on the ignition while I watched and found that the fuel spray was coming from the engine mounted fuel filter. Right where the fuel exits the filter and travels through a tube on top of the filter, the case split. I wonder how many dollars worth of fuel poured out of my truck. Anyway, it is about time for a filter change since I have 16,000 miles, but I didn't need my engine and driveway coated with diesel fuel! BTW, $79.99 for a filter kit fit seems a bit steep, huh?
So, anyone else have a filter fail like this?

 

[JoeCamper]

So 45 views and no replies. I guess no one has seen this happen before. Maybe I'm the only lucky one!

 

[WD40]

You must be the lucky one, not heard of it before, did the new filters get it fixed?
I would stay with Motorcraft filters and you can pick them up at Autozone and
some Wal-Marts for less.
Doug

 

[Tbar]

Never seen this before........it should be a warranty item. Take it in and let the dealer fix it.

 

[JoeCamper]

Never seen this before........it should be a warranty item. Take it in and let the dealer fix it.

Even after I saw that it was leaking from the filter, I thought about calling Ford and telling them to come get it and fix it. And, also to tell them I wanted all traces of diesel fuel removed from the engine, frame, etc. so I don't smell it in my garage. It would most likely be covered by the warranty, but I could also see them saying that filters are a consumer item and I'm screwed. Anyway, I figured it was easy enough for me to do it and I wanted to be able to use my truck. Since I had 16,000 miles, it was time for a filter anyway.

 

[A/Ox4]

Make sure you are using Motorcraft filters. Aftermarket have been sub-par because of patent restrictions.
The dealer wont wash your frame, but no matter what you wont get rid of the smell. It will have to burn off. It will only take a few days.

 

[JoeCamper]

Make sure you are using Motorcraft filters. Aftermarket have been sub-par because of patent restrictions.
The dealer wont wash your frame, but no matter what you wont get rid of the smell. It will have to burn off. It will only take a few days.

Yup. I won't use anything but Motorcraft and it was the original Motorcraft filter that came with the truck that failed.