# 2003 FORD F-350 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
> NHTSA complaint `429179` · 2003-09-08 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** F-350
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- **Miles at failure:** 4,100
## Narrative
WHEN THE CONSUMER STARTED THE VEHICLE DIESEL FUEL FLOWED INTO THE CRANK CASE. THERE HAS BEEN AN EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE.  WHEN FUEL FLOWED INTO THE CRANK CASE THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE SHUT OFF UNTIL THE FUEL WAS EXHAUSTED.  THE DEALER HAS SINCE  FIXED THE PROBLEM.*AK
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