Losing fuel Got an 06 ford w/ 6.0L diesel, it dies out after about five minutes, like it is losing fuel.Just replaced failing fuel pump module on frame rail. Upon die out you can hear fuel pump on frame still running. Then checking secondary fuel filter housing it is just over half full of fuel. If you let it set over nite all fuel drains out of secondary housing, no obvious leaks.Any Ideas?

problems include
slow cranking speed
faulty injectors
no fuel to the injectors -- check stop solenoid , air in the fuel system, fuel control module (if common rail diesel and high pressure pump not delivering the required extreme high pressure for the injectors)

Open the fuel rail supply line at the fuel rail (need special tool) and pump the fuel out of the system until it no longer smells like diesel.

Is this a diesel or gas vehicle ? and what engine does it have ? They all have different type of systems . Diesels have a low pressure and high pressure pump and IPC and IPR valves . Gas vehicles have different controls ,( FPDM ) fuel pump driver module that is controlled by the engine computer ,with the help of a fuel rail pressure sensor. There is problem with the FPDM because of it's location under the vehicle . How To Fix the P1233 FPDM No Start Condition DTC Ford Truck Technical... 06 Ford Powerstroke diesel no start low injection pressure icp ipr

Hey I think your fuel pump is bad I had the same problem on a 96 f150 it would run for about a minute and shut off I replaced fuel pump and it fixed problem one more thing you need to check if it has duel fuel tanks. check the fuel pump on the frame rail this helps pulling fuel up to engine if this pump is bad it will case the in tank pump to over work and shutdown.

Yes it is in the tank

COULD BE STOPPED UP FUEL FILTER+ WATER IN FUEL .OR FUEL PUMP GOING BAD LOOK FOR LOOSE WIRES AT THE FUEL PUMP ITS ON THE LEFT FRAME RAIL IN FRONT OF FUEL TANK.YOUR FUEL PUMP IS PART OF FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE IT CONTAINS FUEL FILTER A WATER SEPERATOR FUEL HEATER AND RECIRCULATION .IT HAS A PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE A DRAIN VALVE.AND A PRESSURE REGULATOR.

Could be clogged fuel filter that's in fuel line on frame back by the fuel tank.Also could be bad fuel pump.Lose fuel pressure when it gets hot.Pressure check place is on fuel rail. Auto parts place can put gauge on it and watch the pressure as the car warms up.Usually for free.Bad news pump is in fuel tank.Good news if there is second pump it's on frame do you feel lucky?Got carb?Go with fuel pump but checking it is harder.

FOR DIESELS=The fuel pump is located on the frame rail on the drivers side of 2002 and newer models for sure. Some older models locate them above the fuel tanks and are a pain to get to. if you slide under the vehicle just behind the drivers door look up into the drivers side frame rail on the side of the frame rail that is closer to the center of the vehicle. it is wraped in a black foam boot and it has wires coming from it. you can see the fuel line coming out of either end. One leading back to the tank and one going towards the engine. fuel pumps on older models is located on top of the fuel tank. You must drop the tank in order to get to it FOR GAS= Check the frame rail. If not, so..sorry it's above the gas tank

Diesel Fuel Pump



Fig.: Fuel pump assembly components-1995-96 diesel engine

The Fuel Filter is located under vehicle, driver side, below seating area, near fuel tank, mounted on frame rail in fuel line.


Gasoline Fuel Pump

In-tank Pump



Fig.: Typical in-tank electric fuel pump assembly




Fig.: Typical in-tank electric fuel pump assembly



Fig.: The external pump is mounted on the frame rail


Hope helped with this. Good luck.

Put a fuel pressure gauge on it and watch it to see if when it dies you are losing fuel pressure. if you dont lose pressure then that eliminates the fuel system