1999 FORD F-450 SD

11 recalls, 76 complaints - 93 TSBs

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

WHEELS:HUB

Defect Description

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more

Consequence

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

130,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

1,176,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Defect Description

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

Consequence

IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.

175 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS

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

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, FAILURE OF THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE INPUT BUTTON COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND THE CONTROLLER AND VERIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A ... Read more

51,846 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

TIRES:VALVE

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES THAT HAVE STEEL CORDS IN THE TIRE SIDEWALL. THE VALVE STEMS MAY HAVE BEEN TORN OR DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LEAK CAUSING SIDEWALL DAMAGE.

Consequence

IF NOT MAINTAINED, COULD RESULT IN A SIDEWALL ZIPPER FAILURE. A ZIPPER FAILURE DURING INFLATION OF A DAMAGED TIRE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO SOMEONE NEAR THE TIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVE STEMS FOR LEAKAGE, AND WILL REPLACE BOTH THE VALVE STEM AND THE TIRE IF LEAKAGE IS PRESENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REAS... Read more

102,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN 1997-1999 RHD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC ENGINES AND CRUISE CONTROL BUILT FROM MAY 29, 1996 THROUGH MARCH 4, 1999; 1998-1999 EXPLORER/MOUNTAINEERS EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L OHV/SOHC OR 5.0L ENGINES OR 1998-1999 RANGERS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L, 3.0L FFV/EFI OR 4.0L ENGINES... Read more

Consequence

IF THE CRUISE CONTROL IS USED AND THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, A STUCK THROTTLE COULD RESULT, WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRUISE CONTROL CABLES. AT THE PRESENT TIME, THE REPLACEMENT CABLES ARE NOT AVAILABLE. CUSTOMERS ARE BEING ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM UNTIL A REPLACEMENT CAN BE MADE.

898,739 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. THE CAST TOW HOOKS CHANGES THE CRASH PULSE OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONTAL BARRIER IMPACTS AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS NOT CALIBRATED TO THIS NEW CRASH PULSE WHICH MAY CAUSE THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY IN LOWER SPEED IMPACTS THAN DESIGN INTENT.

Consequence

UNEXPECTED AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CAST TOW HOOKS WITH FORGED HOOKS.

20 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS BUILT ON A 165" WHEEL BASE, 4X2 CHASSIS-CABS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.81 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND OPTIONAL 5.38:1 REAR AXLE RATIO. THE TWO-PIECE DRIVE SHAFT CAN BE DAMAGED IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 80 MILES PER HOUR.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN UNDERBODY DAMAGE OR FOR THE DRIVE SHAFT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE SHAFT ON THESE VEHICLES.

4 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND CHASSIS-CABS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR RIVETS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT FLEX COUPLING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CRIMPED DURING THE SUB-ASSEMBLY PROCESS.

Consequence

IF A RIVET IS NOT CRIMPED, THE FLEX JOINT CAN ROTATE ON THE SHAFT AND THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT RIVETS AND REPLACE ANY SHAFTS WITH UNCRIMPED RIVETS.

90,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

76 total complaints 7 crashes 1 fires 5 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY	8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	7
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL	4
TIRES	4
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE	3
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)	3
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	3
TIRES:VALVE	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3

Incident date: Apr 25, 2005

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE DELAMINATED FUEL TANKS. EXCESSIVELY LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE HAS BEEN SEEN IN THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. FORD ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TH... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2002

THE CONTACT HAS A FLEET OF FORD RANGER RANGING IN AGE FROM 1999-2007 THAT ALL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TANK DILAPIDATION. THE LINERS IN ALL OF THE FUEL TANKS ARE WEARING OUT AND COSTING THE VEHICLES TO STALL. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO THEIR FLEET FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS. THE CONTACT WILL SEND A COPY OF ALL... Read more

Incident date: Jan 23, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS N... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Jun 16, 2003

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. FIVE YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WOULD COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. HE WOULD TURN THE KEY BACK, WHICH WOULD CLEAR THE COMPUTER, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE FAILURE WORSENED TO THE POINT WHERE HE HAD TO REPLACE THE SENSOR FI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 22, 2007

99 FORD F450 WAS STALLING ON FREEWAY, WOULDN'T START, VERY SHAKY. REPLACED CAM POSITION SENSOR WORKED FOR AWHILE, HAVING PROBLEMS AGAIN. *TR

Incident date: Sep 1, 2007

FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW OUT IN TRUCK, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, JACKNIFING AND DAMAGE TO TRUCK. *TR

Incident date: Jan 14, 2004

ENGINE CUTTING OUT, ENGINE DIED AT MID INTERSECTION WITH HORSE TRAILER ON. I TOWED IT OUT OF THE WAY AND REPLACED IT WITH A NEW CAM POSITION SENSOR. *AK

Incident date: May 1, 2006

I HAVE A 1999 FORD POWER STROKE DIESEL. IN MAY OF 2006 I HAD A CPS FAILURE WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING, MOSTLY IN INTERSECTIONS AND AT STOPS. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED FOR SEVERAL WEEKS UNTIL I COULD IDENTIFY THE CPS AS THE CAUSE. SINCE THEN I HAVE CHANGED OUT ... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2006

Incident date: Feb 27, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PUT THE PARKING BRAKE ON , AND LEFT THE VEHICLE RUNNING. THEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE CONTACT SAW THAT THE FUSE BOX AND THE WIRES LOCATED NEAR THE DRI... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Mar 31, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A DARK SPOT OF OIL WAS OBSERVED IN THE DRIVEWAY BELOW WHERE THE VEHICLE'S MOTOR WOULD NORMALLY BE LOCATED WHILE PARKED. THIS VEHICLE IS ONLY DRIVEN ONCE A WEEK. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OBSERVED, THE OIL PAN WAS FOUND TO BE SEVERELY RUSTED AND OIL WAS LEAKING THROUGH THE PIN HO... Read more

Incident date: Jan 4, 2005

1999 FORD F-350 DUALLY 1 TON 4X4 ALUMINUM WHEELS HAVE CRACKED RIGHT FRONT AND LEFT REAR SPARE TIRE CARRIER CABLE BROKE....SPARE FELL OFF ON HIGHWAY AND LOST. BOTH OF THE ABOVE FAILURES COULD HAVE RESULTED IN VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. *JB

Incident date: Jan 4, 2005

Incident date: Oct 25, 2005

AFTER I STOPPED TO PICK-UP SOME GROCERIES I STARTED THE TRUCK WHEN A LOUD BANG HAPPENED. I COULD SMELL GAS AN THE ENGINE STARTED SHAKING. I SHUT IT OFF. THE NEXT MOURNING I TOOK IT TO PARMA CAR CARE SPECIALISTS AN THEY INFORMED ME THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD STRIPPING ALL THE THREADS WITH IT... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2005

TORSION BAR BRACKET CRACKED IN HALF ON RIGHT FRONT. THIS CAUSED TORSION BAR TO DROP DOWN AND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TO GO OUT ON 45 DEGREE ANGLE. IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY AN EMPLOYEE WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.*JB

Incident date: Sep 10, 2005

BRAKES LOCKING UP--FAILURE OF ANTI-LOCK. *JB

Incident date: Mar 2, 2005

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND NOT HITTING ANY DEBRIS, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK

Incident date: Dec 2, 2004

6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION REPLACED UNDER WARANTY AT 29,600 MILES THE FIRST TIME. FAILED, AND WOULD COST MORE TO REBUILD SO IT WAS REPLACED AGAIN AT 88,260 MILES AT MY EXSPENSE TOTALLING $3,632.00. FORD WOULD NOT MAKE ANY AFTER WARRANTY ASSITANCE. HAVE HEARD THIS TRANSMISSION IS WEAK. *AK ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2004

I HAVE A '1999 F250 FORD WITH A TRITON V10. ON NOV 13TH ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT HOME AND AFTER SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET ORDERED A REPAIR KIT. I REPAIRED THE FAILURE WITH THIS KIT AND ALL IS WELL FOR NOW. THE KIT COST ME $300 BUCKS AND THE REPAIR TOOK ... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2003

CONSUMER HAVE A CONCERN THAT 2 LAP BELT BUCKLES LOCATED ON THE 5TH. ROW BENT SEAT AND 1 LAP BELT ON THE 1ST. ROW BENT SEAT ARE COMING APART, WHICH LEAVE PASSENGERS WITHOUT PROPER RESTRAINT IF INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFOR... Read more

Incident date: Jan 29, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, AND ONE DETERMINED THE FLYWHEEL BROKE. THE OTHER DEALER DETERMINED THE SPANNED BEARING NUMBER FIVE FAILED, AND NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE LAST DEALER WAS CORRECT. *AK

Incident date: Jan 18, 2002

AIR BREATHER BOX CONTINUED TO PULL AIR OFF OF TIRE RESULTING IN PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND SEVERE ENGINE WEAR

Incident date: Jan 18, 2002

AIR BREATHER BOX CONTINUED TO PULL AIR OFF OF TIRE RESULTING IN PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND SEVERE ENGINE WEAR

Incident date: Jun 25, 2003

ON JUNE 25, 2003 CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON A WET ROAD AT 35 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR WAS STRUCK BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS STRUCK IN THE FACE BY THE PLASTIC CASING SURROUNDING THE GLASS MIRROR.*AK

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: May 26, 2003

WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE RIGHT REAR OUTSIDE FIRESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. SIZE#LT22575R16. PH. AN INDENT REPORT WAS ENCLOSED. *JB THE COMPANY STATED THE TIRE HAD BEEN OPERATED FOR LONG PERIOD OF TIME WITH INSUFFICIENT AIR PRESSURE TO CARRY THE LOAD AND THE TIRE FAILU... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2002

AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH SERIOUS FRONTAL IMPACT. CONTACTED FORD AND THEY SAID IT WAS OK SINCE NO ONE WAS KILLED. I AM CONCERNED SINCE THIS IS AN AMBULANCE. *TS *NLM **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770119

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: Oct 25, 2002

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WOULD NOT REMAIN ENGAGED. *NLM

Incident date: Aug 1, 2001

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 FORD F450 CREW CAB WITH A DUMP BODY. IN THE SUMMER OF 2001 I NOTICED THE PAINT WAS PEALING FROM THE BACK CHASIS. I DID BIRING IT UP TO A FORD SERVICE MANAGER BACK IN AUGUST OF 2002 WHEN I HAD MY TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE. HE HAD SAID WHEN YOUR READY TO LAY THE TRUCK U... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2002

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT, WITH MAJOR FRONTIAL IMPACT, NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DT

Crash 2 injured

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SAME DEFECT WITH VALVE STEM AS STATED IN RECALL # 01 V 046 000.*AK

Incident date: Jun 26, 2002

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE, AND CONSUMER CANNOT DRIVE AT A HIGH SPEED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILURE CAUSED A PARKED VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. (MEG JONES SR. CASUALTY CLAIMS EXAMINER FOR CLIENT). *YH

VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR AND SOMETIMES WOULD POP OUT OF GEAR. CLUTCH DISC BROKE WHERE SPRINGS FELL OUT. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER INDICATED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE.*AK

Incident date: Mar 16, 2002

NHTSA RECALL 02-V-068-000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02-S34; VEHICLE HAS MANUAL TRANSMISSION THAT REQUIRES PARKING BRAKE TO BE ENGAGED WHEN PARKED. WHILE DISENGAGING PARKING BRAKE, THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY BROKE, NOT ALLOWING VEHICLE TO STAY STABLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL ISSUED. *AK CONSUMER S... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2002

Incident date: Feb 8, 2000

CONSUMER STATED THE TRUCK WOULD JUMP OUT OF GEAR, THE SHIFTERS WERE BENT AND BROKE MORE THAN ONCE.*JB

Incident date: Oct 30, 2000

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAIL TO STOP TRUCK IN RAIN/SNOW CONDITIONS. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Jan 29, 2002

THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY [ POWERTRAIN COMPONENT] FAILURE IS THE DIRECT RESULT OF EXCESS HEAT BUILD UP FROM A STATED "INHERENT COMPONENT SLIPPAGE" WHICH RESULTS IN A BUTTERFLY EFFECT FAILURE AS DESCRIBED BY MEEGAN FOR SERVICE MANAGER... UPON MY INSPECTION OF THE COMPONENTS IT IS EVIDENT THAT EXCESSIVELY... Read more

PARKING BRAKE CABLE FAILURE CAUSED A PARKED VEHICLE TO ROLL INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. (MEG JONES SR. CASUALTY CLAIMS EXAMINER FOR CLIENT). *YH

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE PULLS TO ONE SIDE. HAS TO FIGHT STEERING WHEEL TO GET VEHICLE BACK IN ROAD. CONTACT DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS THE TIRES.*AK

Incident date: Aug 8, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Incident date: Aug 8, 2001

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: VNW8 TIRESIZE: LT265/75R1)

Incident date: Nov 1, 1999

WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IT FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY BACKWARDS. CONSUMER NOTED PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CABLE WHICH SNAPPED ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE CA... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 1, 1999

WHEN ENGAGING EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE IT FAILED TO HOLD VEHICLE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY BACKWARDS WHICH RESULTED IN VEHICLE CRASHING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. PROBLEM WAS DUE TO A CABLE THAT SNAPPED, ALLOWING VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS MADE SOME A... Read more

Incident date: May 24, 2000

THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIRES ON THE TRUCK, THE CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT (TIRE MAKE/MODEL NOT GIVEN). NLM

THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT TO PERFORM RECALL 01V-046. NLM

Incident date: Oct 1, 2000

WHILE DRIVING ARM IN CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BROKE, CAUSING CLUTCH NOT TO DISENGAGE. *AK CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS WHO WOULD NOT REPAIR, CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS COMPLETED BY HIS SHOP, WAS NOT COMPENSATED BY FORD. *SLC

Incident date: Aug 17, 2000

ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON, CONSUMER INVOLVED IN 2 ACCIDENTS DUE TO FAILURE, PEDAL INTERMITTENTELY GETS HARD CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE, PEDAL ALSO GOES TO THE FLOOR CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *SLC

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD F-450 SD

93 manufacturer communications from 89 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	7
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	4
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	4
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT	4
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3
020000 SUSPENSION	3

350000 EQUIPMENT

This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have eviden

350000 EQUIPMENT

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ

100000 POWER TRAIN

DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT

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

GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT

033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ

107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE, MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK CONDITION OR EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE NOISE WHEN CRANKING. *TT

010000 STEERING

STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. 2003, 2004 F450 AND F550 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

A NO CRANK CONDITION OR EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE NOISE WHEN CRANKING. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME SUPER DUTYS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER CONDITION DRIVING AT 60 KPH. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO T HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT

021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT REPEAT NOISE CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT STABILITY BAR END LINKS. *YH

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *YD

021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

A SLIGHT PURGE OF GREASE FROM THE FRONT HUB BEARING UNIT THAT MAY BE NOTED BETWEEN THE HUB UNIT AND THE INBOARD ROTOR FLANGE. *TT

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 2/5/2000 EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE LEVEL EMITTING FROM THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WHICH SOME CUSTOMERS MAY FIND OBJECTIONABLE. A REVISED POWER STEERING LINE WHICH RUNS FROM THE STEERING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

SPECIAL FIELD ACTION ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 19.5-INCH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES WITH STEEL CORD SIDEWALLS - OWNER'S GUIDE SUPPLEMENT AND INFORMATION LABELS. *TT

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

OIL LEAK FROM THE FRONT OR REAR CYLINDER HEAD OIL SUPPLY RAIL END PLUGS. *TT

045200 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS

EXPERIENCING PREMATURE REAR WHEEL INNER BRAKE PAD WEAR OCCURRING ON SOME VEHICLES USED IN SEVERE DUTY APPLICATIONS. **MR

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT, WITH NO DTC'S STORED IN THE GEM. **MR

104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE HALL EFFECT ENCODER TIPS. **MR

107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

FRONT HUBLOCKS THAT WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE AFTER INSTALLING NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES. *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAY EXHIBIT A TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB THAT FALLS OFF. *TT

107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

FRONT HUBLOCKS THAT WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE AFTER INSTALLING NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES OR AFTER PERFORMING TSB 99-12-12 (BRAKES - NEW DESIGN FRONT ROTOR AND HUB - INCLUDES VEHICLES WITH 4X4 - SERVICE TIP). *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

CONCERNS WITH THE MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB FALLING OFF. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *MJS

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A PILOT BEARING CONCERN. SOME DEALERS ARE REPLACING THE CURRENT PILOT BEARING WITH AN AFTERMARKET SEALED BALL BEARING. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SOME VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A PILOT BEARING CONCERN. *TT

106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

SOME VEHICLES WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A PILOT BEARING CONCERN. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SOME VEHICLES MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGNMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *TT

204000 WHEELS:HUB

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE FRONT OR REAR CENTER HUB CAP FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TT

160000 STRUCTURE

SONF VEHICLES WHICH ARE PAINTED WHITE MAY EXHIBIT A DISCOLORATION / STAINING OF THE PAINT ON THE INNER DOOR AREA NEAR THE SIDE MIRRORS. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON REPAIRING PAINT CHIPS ON INTERIOR TRIM. *TT

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT MAY EXHIBIT A NOISY POWER STEERING PUMP. *TT

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

INFORMATION REGARDING REPEAT FUEL PUMP FAILURES- MEXICO. *MJS

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING REPAIRING PAINT CHIPS ON INTERIOR TRIM. *MJS

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

SOME VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 4/1/1999 MAY EXHIBIT TURBOCHARGER NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, OR OIL / SOOT PRESENCE ON REAR OF ENGINE OR TUROCHARGER. *TT

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

INFORMATION REGARDING REQUEST FOR DEALER FEEDBACK FOR NOISY POWER STEERING PUMP IN LOUISVILLE, KY AND DETROIT, MI AREAS ONLY. *MJS

072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

IINFORMATION REGARDING REPEAT FUEL PUMP FAILURES. *MJS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTIONS ON INSTALLING THE TRAILER TOWING RELAYS AND FUSES ARE PROVIDED IN THE TRAILER TOWING KIT.

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING ALL BRAKE CONCERNS ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING BRAKE NOISE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER THE TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE OR CHASSIS CAB MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS TRAILER RELATED ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS SUCH AS: BACKUP LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, TRAILER BATTERY FEED INOPERATIVE OR ELECTRIC BRAKE POWER INOPERATIVE

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING 7.3L DIT VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 4/1/99 EXHIBITING A TURBOCHARGER NOISE, EXHAUST NOISE, OR OIL / SOOT PRESENCE ON REAR OF ENGINE OR TURBOCHARGER. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION ON BRAKE NOISE. *TT

160000 STRUCTURE

SOME VEHICLES WHICH ARE PAINTED WHITE MAY EXHIBIT A DISCOLORATION / STAINING OF THE PAINT ON THE INNER DOOR AREA NEAR THE SIDE MIRRORS. *TT

105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

INFORMATION ON A NEW TRAC-TECH LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

EXPERIENCING HARST HEAVY THROTTLE 2-3 / 3-4. *TT

010000 STEERING

CONCERNS WITH STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. *TT

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

EXPERIENCING STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER HITTING BUMPS OR RUTS IN THE ROAD ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT

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

SOME VEHICLES EQIPPED WITH ;7.3L DIESEL ENGINES AND 4R100 TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A NO 3-4 UPSHIFT CONDITION OR 3-4 / 4-3 SHIFT BUSYNESS WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES AND 4R100 TRANSMISSIONS AND HAVING A VEHICLE BUID DATE PRIOR TO 12/7/1998, MAY EXHIBIT A HARSHNESS / SURGE / JERK ON HEAVY THROTTLE 2-3 AND / OR 3-4 UPSHIFTS. *TT

182000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

RECALL INFORMATION REGARDING SPEED CONTROL CABLE REPLACEMENT. *TT

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

ADDRESSING CONCERNS OF NO 3-4 OR 3-4 / 4-3 SHIFT BUSYNESS WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR INSTALLATION OF REAR BRAKE SHIELD(S). *TT

035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF BRAKE FLUID LEAKING AT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SUBJECT REGARDING ADJUSTMENT TO THE FRONT END ALIGHMENT SETTINGS TO ADDRESS TIRE-WEAR OR VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SENSITIVITY CONCERNS. *TT

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION REGARDING PRODUCTION CHANGE TO UPPER RADIATOR HOSE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SERVICE TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING INJECTOR DRIVER MODULE (IDM) FAILURE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1298. *TT

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

INFORMATION REGARDING OIL TO AIR (OTA) TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER SERVICE. *TT

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

ALL VEHICLES BUILT DECEMBER 1998 AND AFTER ARE EQUIPPED WITH A REVISED UPPER RADIATOR HOSE CHANGED IN PRODUCTION. *TT

034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SUBJECT REGARDING INSTALLATION OF REAR BRAKE SHIELDS. *TT

204000 WHEELS:HUB

SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL EQUIPPED TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH A FRONT OR REAR CENTER HUB CAP FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TT

205000 WHEELS:MULTI PIECE

SOME DUAL REAR WHEEL EQUIPPED TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN WITH A FRONT OR REAR CENTER HUB CAP FALLING OFF WHILE DRIVING. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

SOME 4X2 AND 4X4 TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CONCERNS INCLUDING DRIFT / PULL RIGHT OR LEFT, TIRE WEAR, SHIMMY AFTER HITTING SMALL BUMPS AND / OR STEERING IS INCLINED TO FOLLOW GROOVES IN THE PAVEMENT. *TT

021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NOISE FROM THE FRONT LEAF SPRINGS. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

101200 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING

CONDITION DESCRIBED AS NOISE FROM BELLHOUSING AREA. *TT

103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER

SOME VEHICLES (BUILT AFTER 1/5/98) AND ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE AND 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE / SCRAPPING NOISE IN THE CONVERTER HOUSING AREA OF THE CASE. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

REPEAT MESSAGE , REVISED CONCERNING ABS LIGHT ON AND 4 WABS CODES SET. *AK

350000 EQUIPMENT

CONCERNS WITH THE BEVERAGE HOLDER AT THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT FLIP OPEN WHEN THE TRAY IS PULLED OUT. *TT

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

ANTI-SKID BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND 4WABS CODES SET. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING THE BEVERAGE HOLDER AT THE CENTER OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT FLIP OPEN WHEN THE TRAY IS PULLED OUT. *TT

103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

A TEMPORARY TECHNICLA ASSISTANCE HOTLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO HELP WITH DIAGNOSTICS AND / OR MECHANICAL CONCERNS WITH THE NEW VENTURE TRANSFER CASE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CONCERNS WITH HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMPS ARE NOT SERVICEABLE. *YC

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A POPPING / SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE TURNING. *YC

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT HAVE A STRATEGY THAT INCLUDES A COLD WEATHER IDLE KICKER FEATURE WHICH, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS WILL AUTOMATICALLY ELEVATE THE IDLE SPEED AFTER 130 SECONDS OF IDLING AT COLD TEMPERATURES. *YC

190000 TIRES

INFORMATION ON TIRE PRESSURE. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF A TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK POSITION AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

CONCERNS WITH TICKING NOISE ON INITIAL COLD START-UP IN PARK AND NEUTRAL POSITION. *TT

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

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	2	1	View
2025	4	2	View
2024	3	14	View
2023	13	9	View
2022	14	37	View
2021	12	26	View
2020	10	0	View
2019	9	5	View
2018	7	0	View
2017	11	1	View
2016	3	1	View
2015	4	2	View
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 (current)	11	76
1998	2	1	View
1997	4	9	View
1996	2	5	View
1995	2	2	View
1994	3	3	View
1993	4	5	View
1992	2	3	View
1991	1	19	View

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