High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure at 3,800 miles

[Cummins12V98]

When was the last time you heard of a Ford pump failure???

 

[Wayne M.]

You have personal experience with the Ford Diesels, yet you do not know what injection pump is on them?

That’s right. I’ve never been in the valley of this engine, so since I’m not retired, I need to limit my trivial pursuit.

 

[Newsa]

You forgot at least one. I'm also on JHenderson's ignore list.

 

[Wayne M.]

You forgot at least one. I'm also on JHenderson's ignore list.

I think Henderson has decided to ignore all of us.

 

[Newsa]

I've learned alot on the forum. I appreciate the discussions that go on here.

 

[KBrennan]

Dang, I survive the VP44 and killer dowel pin (lasted almost 200K with no issues before the truck was destroyed by a semi), the 53 Block debacle (Did not have one), snagged by the early lift pump failure but fixed with an AirDog pump Filter Mod, victim of the lost 5th gear cured by a rebuilt transmission from Standard Gear and Transmission in TX, cracked exhaust manifold replaced by a three piece manifold, and a late bad head gasket/cracked head caused by an early over heating some 120K miles back. Now after 20 years I thought it was safe to try again and now the potential horror stories are out on the new Cummins. One would think that after all these year they would get it right. loosing faith but prying for a miracle.

 

[Newsa]

Dang, I survive the VP44 and killer dowel pin (lasted almost 200K with no issues before the truck was destroyed by a semi), the 53 Block debacle (Did not have one), snagged by the early lift pump failure but fixed with an AirDog pump Filter Mod, victim of the lost 5th gear cured by a rebuilt transmission from Standard Gear and Transmission in TX, cracked exhaust manifold replaced by a three piece manifold, and a late bad head gasket/cracked head caused by an early over heating some 120K miles back. Now after 20 years I thought it was safe to try again and now the potential horror stories are out on the new Cummins. One would think that after all these year they would get it right. loosing faith but prying for a miracle.

There are a lot more parts to go wrong on these new trucks (as compared to your 99). Seems like the Turbo Actuator goes out more regularly on these trucks than fuel pumps?

I carry extra radiator hoses, serpentine belt, fluids, and an extra hydraulic clutch assembly with me on long trips. I carried an extra water pump with me for awhile until the dealer got the parts in for the recall.

I lost a computer.... Not sure if it was an ECM or PCM a couple years ago that was paid for by extended warranty. Now, I just keep a cushion in my bank account, because something is likely to go wrong. My wife said yesterday, that "The truck has been about the best investment that we made". Actually, the extended warranty was about the best investment that I made.

I told my wife that the parts and labor on these complicated diesels is significantly more than the little 4 banger gassers that we are used to. But if I can get 300,000+ miles out of it without too many high repair costs (things like replacing the fuel system or exhaust system), it will more than pay for itself.

 

[KBrennan]

There are a lot more parts to go wrong on these new trucks (as compared to your 99). Seems like the Turbo Actuator goes out more regularly on these trucks than fuel pumps?

I carry extra radiator hoses, serpentine belt, fluids, and an extra hydraulic clutch assembly with me on long trips. I carried an extra water pump with me for awhile until the dealer got the parts in for the recall.

I lost a computer.... Not sure if it was an ECM or PCM a couple years ago that was paid for by extended warranty. Now, I just keep a cushion in my bank account, because something is likely to go wrong. My wife said yesterday, that "The truck has been about the best investment that we made". Actually, the extended warranty was about the best investment that I made.

I told my wife that the parts and labor on these complicated diesels is significantly more than the little 4 banger gassers that we are used to. But if I can get 300,000+ miles out of it without too many high repair costs (things like replacing the fuel system or exhaust system), it will more than pay for itself.

Who did you use for the extended warranty? Been looking at those as well. Some people say they are just a scam some say it is a good investment. On the fence on that one.

 

[seafish]

IMO the ONLY extended warranty that might be worth purchasing is the one from the manufacturer...the others are a crapshoot despite their claims.

 

[DavidC]

I remember way back when people were hyping gold something warranty. I finally bought into the hype that was on TDR and sent them the money, something like $1500 or better, can't really remember the details. About a Month later they claimed bankruptcy and closed the doors with the money. The best warranty is me after that. These new trucks may be problematic enough to warrant the factory extended tho.

 

[Newsa]

Who did you use for the extended warranty? Been looking at those as well. Some people say they are just a scam some say it is a good investment. On the fence on that one.

I had been burned in the 90's by buying an extended warranty from a supposed car warranty company (to the tune of $1000). They said "everything mechanical and everything electrical" ( and they did specifically mention some parts). But when my speedometer/odometer broke. They wouldn't fix it. They said the speedometer cable wasn't specifically mentioned, so it wasn't covered. I, currently, have Mopar MVP max care. The only one I trust. But they are getting more expensive, so i am not going with any warranty from here on out. I think the Mopar warranty has had to replace alot of cheaply sourced parts and is losing money. So, they've raised their prices.

 

[KBrennan]

So basically take the $4K it would cost for the Ext Warranty and put it into a CD.

 

[Newsa]

So basically take the $4K it would cost for the Ext Warranty and put it into a CD.

Mine was only $1800. But they are getting up to $4k

 

[R.Taylor]

I've had genuine MaxCare warranties on all my CTD's. Currently on my 19' I have MaxCare 8/125 that has a $200 deductible, I paid $2850 for it last November.

 

[Cummins12V98]

I wonder why very few have the ZERO deductible???

 

[TFucili]

The upcharge for zero deductible is substantial.

 

[Wayne M.]

I have max care on Midnite. $100 deductible. I’ll gladly pay it. A C note gets you nowhere at a dealer.

 

[nukegm]

i bought mopar max care for about 1500 for my 18 2500ctd.
now i can sleep.

cheers

 

[Wayne M.]

i bought mopar max care for about 1500 for my 18 2500ctd.
now i can sleep.

cheers

That was a robbery! I paid more for mine in late ‘14.

 

[Rob S]

Question:
I bought my truck in January 2019 and was not offered the factory extended warranty but instead offered an independent extended warranty through the dealership. Can I go back and get the factory extended warranty? I think they charged me $2500 or so .......