1999 Ford F350 fuel leak

1999 FORD F-350
177,500 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have had a leak twice when starting my diesel in very cold temps when not plugged in -5 to 10 F. the fuel seems to come out of the fuel filter housing lid but it stops after letting it idle a couple of min It does not seem to happen with it warmer or plugged in Thank you
Feb 28, 2009 at 6:47 PM
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Have you replaced the filter/gasket yet?
Mar 2, 2009 at 9:34 PM
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yes it was replaced
Mar 8, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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Be aware that there are "different lid/filter" combinations - I've seen a new filter that came WITH a lid and filters not compatable with lid, etc.. One time I saw an "incorrect" filter short the fuel heater in the bottom of hsng resulting in a crank-no start 'cause the glow plugs are linked to the same circuit... I'd inspect the gasket & sealing surfaces on the lid & hsng closely...
Mar 8, 2009 at 12:38 PM
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