Recall 10V398 covers 3,469 2008-2009 Ford F-750 Sd and F-650 Sd trucks for cracked fuel lines. Repair is free through authorized Caterpillar dealers.
Ford is recalling 3,469 2008-2009 F-650 Sd and F-750 Sd trucks equipped with Caterpillar C7 engines because the #5 and #6 fuel lines can crack at the common fuel rail and leak fuel. A fuel leak near an ignition source can lead to a vehicle fire, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel lines on the 2008-2009 Ford F-650 Sd and F-750 Sd trucks carry diesel fuel from the engine's fuel system to the common fuel rail. The common fuel rail is the metal tube that holds pressurized fuel before it is sent to the engine's injectors. Those lines have to stay sealed while the engine vibrates, heats up, and cools down.
On affected trucks equipped with the Caterpillar C7 engine, the #5 and #6 fuel lines can crack where they fasten to the common fuel rail. That fastening point is a stress area, so a crack there breaks the seal that keeps fuel inside the line. Once the line cracks, fuel can leak in the engine compartment.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall record does not identify a reliable sound, smell, warning light, or drivability change that comes before the fuel line cracks.
Who's affected?
Covers the F-650 Sd and F-750 Sd across the 2008 and 2009 model years, with the same engine and engine cooling component listed for each truck class.
| 2009 Ford F-750 Sd | Engine and engine cooling |
|---|---|
| 2008 Ford F-650 Sd | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2009 Ford F-650 Sd | Engine and engine cooling |
| 2008 Ford F-750 Sd | Engine and engine cooling |
| Units affected | 3,469 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
A fuel leak near an ignition source can start a vehicle fire. Until the repair is handled, keep fuel smells, dripping fluid, or smoke away from heat, flame, and electrical work, and call the dealer if you notice them. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Ford F-750 Sd or F-650 Sd is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer or authorized Caterpillar dealer to ask when the free fuel-line repair can be scheduled.
- Reference recall number 10V398 when you call, and have your truck's VIN ready.
- Schedule the fuel-line repair that addresses cracking at the common fuel rail and the fuel leak risk.
- Avoid parking near ignition sources until the repair is complete, and stop driving if you smell fuel or see a leak.
What happens at the repair
The repair path listed for campaign 10V398 is through authorized Caterpillar dealers. At the dealer, a technician handles the Caterpillar C7 engine fuel line issue tied to the #5 and #6 fuel lines at the common fuel rail fastening point. The recall work is free of charge. Ford worked with Caterpillar to notify owners, and the service desk can confirm how the repair applies to a specific 2008-2009 Ford F-650 Sd or F-750 Sd by VIN.
Timeline
| September 8, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V398?
Recall 10V398 covers 3,469 2008-2009 Ford F-650 Sd and F-750 Sd trucks with Caterpillar C7 engines. The number 5 and number 6 fuel lines can crack at the common fuel rail fastening point and leak fuel, raising fire risk near an ignition source.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Ford F-650 Sd or F-750 Sd is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V398. If it is, contact Ford or Caterpillar customer service and ask where to complete the authorized Caterpillar repair. Reference recall number 10V398 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Ford's remedy states that authorized Caterpillar dealers perform this repair free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm parts availability and the appointment process for recall 10V398.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a fuel leak near a possible ignition source. Ford's filing says the number 5 and number 6 fuel lines can crack at the common fuel rail fastening point, and leaked fuel in the presence of an ignition source can result in a vehicle fire.
What if I bought this Ford truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2008-2009 Ford F-650 Sd or F-750 Sd is included, then reference recall number 10V398 when you contact the repair provider.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V398000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-800-447-4986 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V398 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V398000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →