2012 FORD F-350 SD

10 recalls, 50 complaints - 189 TSBs

STEERING

Defect Description

Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, p... Read more

Consequence

If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

102 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor... Read more

Consequence

Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.

6,322 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Godwin) is recalling certain model year 2010 Ford F-450; 2011 Ford F-550; 2012 Ford F-350 and 2013 F-350 Super Duty trucks modified by Godwin and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO press... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Godwin will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Godwin customer service at 1-800-892-0181.

6 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc.

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Palfleet will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.

10 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was nev... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.

21 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Manning and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure swit... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Manning will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. This action is the same as the service campaign action. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Manning at 1-800-876-8768.

10 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Manning Equipment Inc. LLC

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket coverin... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

10 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Stahl

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Defect Description

Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies installed on 2010-2013 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-55... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Utility Truck will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Utility Truck customer service at 1-254-857-8813.

16 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Defect Description

Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Somerset will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.

4 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SOMERSET WELDING & STEEL, INC.

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the... Read more

Consequence

The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Tactical will notify owners, and dealers will install a new PTO pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Tactical customer service at 1-405-603-6700.

19 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Tactical Vehicle Outfitters

Complaint Statistics

50 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	10
SUSPENSION	9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	4
WHEELS	4
ENGINE	3
TIRES	3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER	1

Incident date: Feb 23, 2023

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH with the sunroof closed, he heard the sunroof glass explode. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the contact stated that only photos were taken, and the ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2023

On Jan 2nd 2023 I just left the grocery store with my youngest daughter and heading home. While on the freeway my 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie stopped accelerating even with my foot on the gas and my head lights shut off and dash lights were flickering and I lost complete power while making it to the next ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 18, 2023

Toyota has been aware of rust problems on the first generation Tundra frames, but only put out a recall for the 2000-2003 model years. My 2006 has had some weak spots patched, however the frame broke in one spot due to the rusting out issue that Toyota should be aware of.

Incident date: Feb 18, 2023

High speed wobble in front end Goes away of You slow down Getting worse Very scary, pulls steering wheel out of my grasp Wife refusing to ride in the truck

Incident date: Mar 3, 2020

DEATH WOBBLE AT SPEEDS STARTING ANYWHERE FROM 40 MPH UP. VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE ON A HIGHWAY OR OVERPASS AND THERE'S NOWHERE TO SLOW DOWN OR TRY TO STEER TO. EXTREMELY SCARY. HAVE HAD THE PROBLEM 'TRY' TO BE FIXED GREATER THAN 5 TIMES. THE LAST FIX WAS ABOUT 4 MONTHS AG... Read more

Incident date: Mar 3, 2017

THIS TRUCK WHILE DRIVING DOWNTOWN THE INTERSTATE AFTER CROSSING A BRIDGE DID A VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND NEARLY CAUSE ME TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND WRECK. I HAD TO SLOW DOWN ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP TO GET IT TO STOP. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN IT TO DIFFERENT FORD DEALERSHIPS AND ALSO FAMILY O... Read more

Incident date: May 17, 2019

MULTIPLE TIMES WHILE DRIVING AT 50 - 60MPH TOWING MY 12,000 LB 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, OFTEN IF I DRIVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, MY 2012 FORD F350 WILL START TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE FROM THE FRONT STEERING. I HAVE HAD PARTS REPLACED, ALIGNMENT DONE, NEW TIRES, NEW SHOCKS, BUT NOTHING STOPS THIS PROBLEM. I CAN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2018

MY TRUCK HAS 32,000 MILES ON IT. 6.7 DIESEL. UPON STARTING THE TRUCK ( STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY ) #3 FUEL INJECTOR POPPED OUT OF THE ENGINE, CAUSING A MISFIRE AND SPRAYING DIESEL FUEL ALL OVER THE ENGINE. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE #3 INJECTOR HOLD DOWN CLAMP HAD BROKEN CAUSED BY A CRACK IN IT. . FORD ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2018

Incident date: Jun 23, 2017

JUNE 23 2017, I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN A MESSAGE THE READ STOP WHEN SAFE POPPED ONTO THE TRUCK INSTRUMENT DISPLAY. I ATTEMPTED TO GET TO A SAFE AREA TO PULL THE TRUCK OVER BUT WAS UNABLE DUE TO A LOSS IN MOMENTUM THAT I LATER FOUND OUT WAS A MANUFACTURER SAFETY PRECAUTION DUE TO A FAULTY E... Read more

Incident date: Jun 2, 2017

DRIVING 70 MPH ON EXPRESSWAY WHEN TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM BELTS ON TIRE DAMAGING THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL, BODY, TRIM AND BUMPER. TIRE WAS A FACTORY INSTALLED (BOUGHT THE 2012 F350 NEW) GENERAL GRABBER HTS SIZE 245/75 R 17 WITH 54,000 MILES ON THEM. DOT # IS A343 47DB

Incident date: Jan 16, 2017

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. MY REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING WITH OUT NOTICE. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS MANY TIMES ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THEY ARE NOT BAD. THEY WILL STOP WORKING ONE SIDE AT A TIME AND SOME TIMES BOTH STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 16, 2017

Incident date: Nov 25, 2016

FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCK DEVELOPED A SEVERE VIBRATION AT 70MPH ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. IT WAS A DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT INSTANTLY. I WAS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, I HAD TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DRASTICALLY WHICH CAUSED OTHER TRAFFIC TO HAVE TO AVOID ME. INVESTIGATED ONLINE, ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2016

Incident date: Jul 17, 2016

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY TRUCK BEGAN TO VIBRATE. I STOPPED AND CHECKED THE TIRES CONDITION, AIR PRESSURE AND LUG NUTS. ALL SEEMED TO BE FINE. I CONTINUED DRIVING AND EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT BLOWOUT FROM THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE TRUCK. I WAS TOLD BY... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2015

TRUCK HAS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION STARTED TO BOUNCE VIOLENTLY AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS HAS BEEN IN FOR DRAG LINK REPLACEMENT AND STEERING DAMPENER REPLACEMENT WHICH CORRECT ISSUE TEMPORARILY FOR A FEW MONTHS BEFORE IT BEGINS TO HAPPEN AGAIN DEALERSHIP DOES NOT WANT TO ADD... Read more

Incident date: Sep 12, 2015

I NOW HAVE A THIRD TIRE WITH TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE IS A BF GOODRICH ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO, LT285/65R20 127/124S, DOT (BE3F UH11 1313). THIS TIME THE TIRE WAS LOCATED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND CAUSED A DEATH SHIMMY. THE TIRE STILL HAS THE TREAD ON AND CAN STILL BE INFLATED. IT WAS REMOVED FROM T... Read more

Incident date: Mar 31, 2015

ON MARCH 31, 2015 MY TRUCK WAS DAMAGED FOR THE SECOND TIME DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION ON A BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN T/A KO, LT 285 / 65R20 TIRE (DOT BE3F UH11 0912). MY TRUCK IS A BLACK 2012 FORD, F-350 SUPER DUTY, FX4, LARIAT. 1.WHILE DRIVING ON I-10 TRAVELING ~67MPH I FELT A SUDDEN BUMPING OF ONE O... Read more

Incident date: Oct 16, 2014

ON OCTOBER 16, 2014 MY TRUCK WAS DAMAGED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION ON A BF GOODRICH ? ALL TERRAIN T/A KO, LT 285 / 65R20 TIRE (DOT BE3F UH11 0912), SOLD BY DISCOUNT TIRE COMPANY IN ODESSA, TX. MY TRUCK IS A BLACK 2012 FORD, F-350 SUPER DUTY, FX4, LARIAT 1. WHILE DRIVING ON I-10 TRAVELING EAST AT 67 M... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2014

ON 11/3/14, AT OUR OPERATION, WE HAD A COLLISION INVOLVING OUR EMPLOYEE AS HE WAS BACKING UP OUR 2012 F350 WHEN HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING HIM TO BACK INTO A DOOR ON A BUILDING. IT APPEARS DUE TO THE DESIGN AND SPACING OF THE PEDALS THAT IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET YOUR FOOT STUCK ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 3, 2014

Crash

Incident date: Sep 15, 2014

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT MY TRUCK HAS LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FORD HAD A RECALL OF ALL 2012 AMBULANCE F350 BECAUSE OF THIS EXACT SITUATION AND IS LEAVING THE CONSUMER TO WORRY WITH IT ON THEIR OWN. THE ACTUAL PROBLEM IS THE EGT SENSOR 13 AND 14 IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THESE SENSORS CO... Read more

Incident date: Sep 15, 2014

Incident date: Aug 26, 2014

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45 MPH IN 5 O'CLOCK TRAFFIC AND A STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE CAME ON MY MESSAGE BOARD AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT MY TRUCK DOWN ON THE ROAD BLOCKING TRAFFIC AND I WAS PULLING A DUMP TRAILER. THERE WAS NO WAY TO PUSH IT OUT OF THE ROAD AND NO WHERE TO PUSH IT TO IF I WAS ABLE . W... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2014

WARNING CAME ON SAYING "STOP SAFELY NOW" AND AS I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE TRUCK SHUT DOWN AND WOULD NOT RE-START. LUCKILY I WAS NOT ON A BUSY ROAD, PULLING A TRAILER OR OUT OF CELL RANGE OR THERE DEFINITELY COULD HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM. BECAUSE THERE IS NO WARNING AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 11, 2014

Incident date: Jan 15, 2014

I AM EXPERIENCING WHAT THEY CALL THE "DEATH WOBBLE". AFTER HITTING A SERIES OF BUMPS / POT HOLES, THE FRONT WHEELS START TO SHIMMY AND SHAKE THE TRUCK VIOLENTLY, VERY HARD TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. AS THE MILEAGE INCREASES ON MY TRUCK, THE INCIDENTS ARE BECOMING MORE FREQUENT AND INTENSE. TODAY, ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2014

Incident date: Nov 14, 2012

I AM EXPERIENCING WOBBLE AND SHAKING FROM THE FRONT END AFTER ANY VARIATION OF THE ROAD, TURNING WITHOUT ANY BUMPS IN THE ROAD, TURNING WITH BUMPS IS WORSE, STRAIGHT LINE WOBBLE AFTER SLIGHT BUMPS ETC. IT IS GETTING INCREASINGLY WORSE AND IS CUPPING THE FRONT TIRES CONSIDERABLY, ( WHEN I TOOK IT TO ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 14, 2012

Incident date: Feb 3, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE EGT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2014

Incident date: Mar 1, 2014

DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, HIT A SMALL BUMP ON THE DRIVER SIDE ONLY. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY, THE FRONT END AND QUICKLY THE ENTIRE TRUCK FELT AS THOUGH IT WAS SHAKING APART AND WAS SWINGING BACK AND FORTH, I SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND THE SHAKING GOT WORSE UNTIL ABO... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2014

Incident date: Feb 8, 2014

THIS IS PROBABLY ABOUT THE 30TH TIME MY FORD F-350 HAS HAD A DEATH WOBBLE. THIS TIME I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 69 BETWEEN PRESCOTT VALLEY AND PRESCOTT WHEN IT STARTED. IT WAS SHAKING SO BAD THAT I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN. THE OTHER VEHICLES MUST HAVE NOTICED THE VEHICLE SHAKING BECAU... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2014

Incident date: Dec 28, 2013

MOON ROOF SHATTERED WHILE TRAVELING ON A PAVED HIGHWAY ON A CLEAR DAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES PER HOUR. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE SIMILAR TO A GUN SHOT AND I FIRST THOUGHT A LARGE ROCK HAD HIT THE VEHICLE BUT I COULD NOT SEE ANY DAMAGE. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS BEHIND A TRACTOR TRAILER RIG WHICH ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 9, 2013

DUE TO EGT SENSOR READING HIGH EG TEMPS TRUCK SHUT OFF WITH NO WARNING. LEFT ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET UNTIL A GOOD SAMARITAN PULLED ME TO THE CURB. TRUCK WAS FULLY LOADED, BUT NOT OVER LOADED. *TR

Incident date: Dec 9, 2013

Incident date: Nov 3, 2013

WHEN CROSSING OVER SOME MINOR PAVEMENT IRREGULARITY, BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT ETC - THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY. I MUST HIT THE BRAKES AND SLOW DOWN TO TRY AND KEEP FROM LOSING CONTROL. IT IS WIDELY KNOWN ON THE FORD TRUCK FORUMS AS "THE DEATH WOBBLE" HERE IS A UTUBE VIDEO OF IT H... Read more

Incident date: Nov 3, 2013

Incident date: Nov 26, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A ROAD BUMP AND THE FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE UPPER B... Read more

Incident date: Nov 26, 2013

Incident date: Oct 8, 2013

WHILE DRIVING AN ALARM SOUNDED AND THE DRIVER DISPLAY STATED " STOP SAFELY NOW" AND LOST ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE. WHEN THE VEHICLE STOPPED, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND IT WOULD NOT CRANK OR RESTART. IT HAD TO BE TOWED FROM A BUSY INTERSECTION. THE FAULT TURNED OUT TO BE A FAILED EGT EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2013

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 FORD F-350 SD

189 manufacturer communications from 122 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL	26
350000 EQUIPMENT	14
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	13
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	13
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	13
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	10
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	10
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	10

350000 EQUIPMENT

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini

010000 STEERING

2024 F-Super Duty vehicles are equipped with XL-22 (WSS-M2C184-A1) high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. This fluid is an improvement in high temperature and thermal oxidative stability compared to Mer

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine State Inspection and Maintenance Test Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074 Adding owner letter and corrected dealer bulletin. First Part submi

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Diesel Engine State Inspection and Maintenance Testing Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074

102900 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Diesel Engine State Inspection and Maintenance Testing Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074

100000 POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Program 22N14 a?? Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine - State Inspection and Maintenance Test Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074

280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

2011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SC

100000 POWER TRAIN

160000 STRUCTURE

For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2011-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typew

100000 POWER TRAIN

Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Powertrain Control Module Reprograming for Inspection and Maintenance Testing

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457 - In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience an illuminate

100000 POWER TRAIN

Some 2011-2012 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2073 and/or P2074 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be d

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SC

350000 EQUIPMENT

103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Customer Satisfaction Program 21M04 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Recirculation Cooler with Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0401 and/or P2457

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 20112014 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engine may experience an exhaust leak due to broken exhaust manifold studs. New parts have been released to service this condition. Replace the exhaust manifold on the side with

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2011-2021 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may have engine oil in the exhaust after turbocharger replacement for various reasons. To correct the condition, remove the exhaust and stand the exhaust up with the turbocharger inlet s

061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2011-2021 F-Super Duty and 2016-2021 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a high/elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this high/elevated idle to reduce buildup of unburned hydr

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2011-2020 F-Super Duty, 2015-2019 Transit, 2016-2021 F-650/F-750 and 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L, 3.2L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P207F, P20EE, P229F, P2201 and/

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

020000 SUSPENSION

Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some remanufactured 6.7L diesel engines recently installed in 2011-2014 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a lack of power with engine oil temperature (EOT) exceeding 125??a??C (257??a??F) under loads. This may also be accompanied by REDUCE

130000 VISIBILITY

Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may come in for scheduled maintenance on the engine mounted fuel filter. When reconnecting a fuel line quick connect fitting back onto the engine mounted fuel filter housing,

020000 SUSPENSION

Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

100000 POWER TRAIN

On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a lack of power and/or illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299 in the powertrain control module (PCM). This ma

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing an

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2012-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a battery cable clamp corrosion concern at the positive battery terminal. It is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness CC3Z-14300-A for this concern. Positive battery cab

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector.

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking/tapping noise traced to the reductant injector.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Certain 2011-2012 Model Year 6.7L F-450-F-550 Chassis Cab Vehicles Over 14K GVWR - NOx Sensor Extended Warranty Coverage

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Some 2011-2019 F-Super Duty, 2015-2019 Transit, 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 and 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L, 3.2L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P207F, P20EE, P229F, P2201 and/or P2

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

010000 STEERING

This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

When performing diagnostics for DTCs P2201, P2452, P2459, P246C and/or P2463, a manual regeneration and diesel particulate filter (DPF) parameter reset using the appropriate scan tool may need to be performed. To perform the manual regenera

350000 EQUIPMENT

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-250-F-550 and 2013-2015 F-450-F-550 equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine - Reductant Heater and Sender Assembly Repair

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 ? F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with a 6.8L Engine - Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No re

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2011-2018 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. When en

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Some 2011 2014 SuperDuty vehicles equipped with 6.7L Diesel engine may experience an exhaust leak due to broken exhaust manifold studs. New parts have been released to service this condition. Replace the exhaust manifold on the side with

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2009-2017 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6R80, 6R100, 6R140 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAVE AN UPDATED MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY OVERHAUL PROCEDURE. REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 307-01 FOR MAIN CONTROL VALVE BODY (7A100) OVERHAUL PROCEDURES.

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SOME 2011-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 6.7L DIESEL EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING NOISE AT IDLE AFTER AN ENGINE OIL CHANGE. IT IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS TYPEWRITER NOISE BECAUSE OF ITS SIMILARITY TO THE SOUND OF A MECHANICAL TYPEWRITER. WHEN EN

350000 EQUIPMENT

SOME 2005-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 4X4 VEHICLES OPERATED IN EXTREME DUST, MUD OR TAR SAND CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED 4X4 VACUUM HUB SEAL AND OR WHEEL BEARING WEAR AS A RESULT OF HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. A KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT IS NOW

350000 EQUIPMENT

REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCO

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FL

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This SKU is a filter cap kit. Based on feedback from our Customers, additional o-rings would need to be purchased separately by them to replace worn or aged seals. This Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to add the

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SOME 2011-2016 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE, MAY EXHIBIT AN ILLUMINATED MIL WITH DTCS P208E AND/OR P218F STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) MEMORY DUE TO UREA CRYSTALS FORMING ON THE REDUCTANT INJECTOR

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SOME 2011-2016 F-SUPER DUTY PICKUP VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 23-FEB-2016 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUNS ROUGH/MISFIRE CONDITION ONLY DURING THE EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS. THIS CONDITION TYPICALLY OCCURS ON LI

100000 POWER TRAIN

SOME 2011-2016 F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE THAT ARE PRIMARILY IN A STATIONARY OR OFF-HIGHWAY LOW SPEED USE MAY EXHIBIT FREQUENT EXHAUST REGENERATION ATTEMPTS, DRIVE TO CLEAN MAINTENANCE MESSAGES, THE WRENCH LIGH

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

CERTAIN 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR F-SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

CERTAIN 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR F-SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

6.7L Diesel - fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Illulminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6.7L Diesel - fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Illulminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS)

103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Some 2012-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 6.8L engine built on or before 4/6/2016 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0627, P025A, P025B and/or U0109 stored in powertrain control module

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

602L/6.8L - Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCSF) P0627, P025B, P025A, and/or U019 - Built on or before 04/06/2016

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6.7L DIESEL - FUEL KNOCK AT IDLE WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ISSUE Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a fuel knock type

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

6.7L Diesel - Fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicat or lamp (MIL) Illuminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCSF)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6.7L Diesel - Fuel knock at idle with malfunction indicat or lamp (MIL) Illuminated with multiple diagnostic trouble codes (DTCSF)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

6.7L Malfunction indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminatedc with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS p208E, p218F, p204F

100000 POWER TRAIN

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016

140000 AIR BAGS

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016

160000 STRUCTURE

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016

074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - January 2016

100000 POWER TRAIN

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

140000 AIR BAGS

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

160000 STRUCTURE

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

350000 EQUIPMENT

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

074000 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (PWS)

49 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C

100000 POWER TRAIN

Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700

130000 VISIBILITY

Exterior Mirror - Tubular stainless steel west cpast style mirror - Loose mounting bracket

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

FORD 2011-2016 F-SUPER DUTY: VARIOUS DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLE CODES; FUEL KNOCK NOISE AT IDLE WITH CONTRIBUTION OF CYLINDER *CN

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO

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FORD F-350 SD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-350 SD across all model years (1993, 2026).

202 Total Recalls

2,416 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

120 Reported Crashes

65 Reported Fires

2 Reported Deaths

FORD F-350 SD - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	4	12	View
2025	6	21	View
2024	3	59	View
2023	15	54	View
2022	17	163	View
2021	15	6	View
2020	16	1	View
2019	12	13	View
2018	10	6	View
2017	14	121	View
2016	4	26	View
2015	4	26	View
2014	5	12	View
2013	10	12	View
2012 (current)	10	50
2011	8	63	View
2010	7	79	View
2009	5	25	View
2008	1	146	View
2007	2	35	View
2006	2	192	View
2005	4	269	View
2004	3	159	View
2003	5	164	View
2002	4	145	View
2001	3	188	View
2000	3	188	View
1999	3	169	View
1998	1	4	View
1997	2	3	View
1996	1	0	View
1995	1	5	View
1994	1	0	View
1993	1	0	View

Other FORD Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MUSTANG	1,104	11,600	View
RANGER	928	10,371	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View
EXPEDITION	555	11,534	View

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