1995 FORD F-450 SD

2 recalls, 2 complaints - 5 TSBs

09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN... Read more
4,500,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
1,200,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
ENGINE1
ENGINE Mar 24, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1995 FORD F-450 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE INDEPENDENTLY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND FILED A REPORT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WE... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Aug 17, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 2001
ENGINE STARTED TO SMOKE BADLY. THEN, IT STARTED MISSING, AND IT LOST POWER. CONSUMER FELT WRONG ENGINE WAS IN TRUCK. *AK CONSUMER ORDERED PARTS FOR A 7.3 LITER ENGINE, HOWEVER THESE PARTS WOULD NOT WORK IN VEHICLE, THE SERIAL NUMBER REVEALS ENGINE IS A 7.4 LITER WHICH INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICA... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 FORD F-450 SD

5 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
17571 Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT
002310 Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
14455 Nov 1, 2000
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT
982721 Apr 1, 1998
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A POPPING / SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *YC
982740 Apr 1, 1998
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONCERNS WITH HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMPS ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. *YC

FORD F-450 SD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-450 SD across all model years (1991, 2026).

204 Total Recalls
628 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
20 Reported Crashes
17 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F-450 SD - Year by Year

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2022 14 37 View
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2020 10 0 View
2019 9 5 View
2018 7 0 View
2017 11 1 View
2016 3 1 View
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2014 4 2 View
2013 8 2 View
2012 7 5 View
2011 8 11 View
2010 6 4 View
2009 5 5 View
2008 3 105 View
2007 2 19 View
2006 2 44 View
2005 5 47 View
2004 3 43 View
2003 6 18 View
2002 6 15 View
2001 9 28 View
2000 7 59 View
1999 11 76 View
1998 2 1 View
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1996 2 5 View
1995 (current) 2 2
1994 3 3 View
1993 4 5 View
1992 2 3 View
1991 1 19 View

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