Ford Misfuel Recovery

Ford F-250

F-250 Power Stroke diesel was filled with gasoline at a station on Capitol Mall near the State Capitol building. Driver noticed the mistake after pumping 15 gallons. Responded to the downtown Sacramento station, towed the vehicle to our workshop where all contaminated fuel was drained, the system flushed, and refilled with proper diesel. Truck back on I-5 within the hour.

Ford F-250

F-250 diesel filled with gasoline at Westheimer station. Engine started knocking. Towed to our workshop for a full fuel drain and flush. Fresh diesel added. Running perfectly.

Ford F-350

F-350 Power Stroke was misfueled with gasoline at a station near the Fort Worth Stockyards on North Main Street. Owner was hauling a cattle trailer. Our DFW technician arrived at the Stockyards station, performed the complete fuel drain without needing to unhitch the trailer, and had the F-350 diesel running clean.

Ford F-150 PowerBoost

F-150 owner accidentally put diesel in their gasoline hybrid at a station near the St. Johns River on Riverside Avenue. Vehicle wouldn't start. Our Jacksonville technician arrived at the Riverside station, performed a complete fuel drain and system purge, and had the F-150 hybrid running clean within the hour.

Ford F-250

F-250 Power Stroke was filled with gasoline at a station on East State Street near the Coronado Performing Arts Center. Engine stalled at the next intersection. Responded to the stalled F-250 on East State Street, performed a roadside fuel drain and complete system flush, and had the truck running on clean diesel.

Ford F-350

F-350 Power Stroke diesel was filled with gasoline at a station on Lakeside Avenue near the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Tourist from out of state unfamiliar with the pumps. Responded to the lakefront station, performed a thorough fuel drain and system flush, added clean diesel, and had the F-350 ready for the drive back to Pittsburgh.