2003 FORD F-450 SD
6 recalls, 18 complaints - 112 TSBs
11V352000 Jul 13, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 TH... Read more
Consequence
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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
07V553000 Dec 5, 2007
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.
07E066000 Aug 28, 2007
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.
07V078000 Mar 6, 2007
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, BURN, OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)
04V327000 Jul 7, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence
IF THE GROUND WIRE IS LOOSE, ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY FLOW TO THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP CAUSING IT TO HEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT OR IGNITE ADJACENT COMPONENTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE GROUND STUD AND THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
18 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
May 6, 2013
Incident date: Apr 25, 2013
THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE AND LOSE POWER, EVENTUALLY NOT EVEN BEING ABLE TO STAY RUNNING. THE MECHANIC UPON REVIEW FOUND THE TANK LINER HAD DELAMINATED FROM INSIDE FUEL TANK AND HAD PLUGGED UP FUEL SENDER. BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACE AT A COST OF $2800, FORD DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jul 20, 2010
Incident date: Jun 12, 2010
THE EGR, FICM, AND INJECTORS ON THIS VEHICLE HAVE CAUSED TRAFFIC HAZARDS. WE CAN NOT PULL OUT WITHOUT THE ENGINE SPITTING AND SPUTTERING. WE HAVE REPLACE ALL OF THE ABOVE, SOME MORE THAN ONCE. LAST TIME IN TO THE FORD DEALER THEY SUGGESTED THAT WE USE A THINNER OIL TO LUBRICATE THE INJECTORS BE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 3, 2010
Incident date: Apr 26, 2003
TRUCK HAS NO POWER WHEN FIRST STARTING AND THE FRONT END SHIMMIES SOMETHING TERRIBLE. HARD TO CONTROL. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 3, 2010
Incident date: Apr 26, 2003
TRUCK HAS NO POWER WHEN FIRST STARTING AND THE FRONT END SHIMMIES SOMETHING TERRIBLE. HARD TO CONTROL. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Mar 30, 2010
Incident date: Oct 7, 2009
THE COATING ON THE INTERIOR OF FORD DIESEL FUEL TANKS CORRODES AND COLLECTS AS SEDIMENT IN THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE SEDIMENT, COLLECTS AT THE BOTTON OF THE FUEL TANK AND IS SUCKED INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE FUEL LINES BECOME FOULED, THE FUEL PUMPS BECOME CLOGGED AND REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. AS THE COATING... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 23, 2009
Incident date: Sep 1, 2006
WHEN DRIVING DOWN A HILL WITH LOTS OF TURNS. THE TRUCK STALLED (SHUT OFF) ALL OF THE SUDDEN RIGHT BEFORE A TURN. LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE TRUCK ON THE ROAD AND RESTART THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL. TOOK TRUCK STRAIGHT TO HANSEL FORD ASKED THEM TO TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE TRUCK. THEY CHECKED THE C... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jan 23, 2009
Incident date: Dec 20, 2008
THE LINING OF THE FUEL TANK HAS BEEN FLAKING OFF INTO MY FUEL LINES, WHICH IS RESTRICTING MY FUEL FILTERS. BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF FUEL, 2 FUEL INJECTORS WENT BAD AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. AND THE TURBO WAS OVER COMPENSATING FOR THE LACK OF POWER, DUE TO FUEL SHORTAGE, SO THE TURBO HAD TO BE REPLACED A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Nov 24, 2008
Incident date: Nov 21, 2008
THE LINING OF THE DIESEL FUEL TANK FLAKED OFF WHICH CLOGGED THE FUEL FILTERS, WHICH RESULTED IN POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE. *TR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 20, 2008
Incident date: Jul 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE HAS DOUBLE COIN RADIAL TIRES, SIZE 225/70/19.5 (NA). THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO ODI NUMBER 10239016 REGARDING THE OTHER FIVE DEFECTIVE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT TIRE MECHANIC AND TREAD SEPARATION WAS DISCOVERED ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Aug 20, 2008
Incident date: Aug 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F450 SUPER DUTY. THE VEHICLE HAS DOUBLE COIN RADIAL TIRES, SIZE 225/70/19.5 (NA). THE TIRES WERE SERVICED BY AN INDEPENDENT TIRE MECHANIC AND TREAD SEPARATION WAS DISCOVERED IN SIX TIRES. THERE WERE FIVE TIRES WITH THE SAME DOT NUMBER. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED ON T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Mar 9, 2006
Incident date: Jan 19, 2004
EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: TRUCK WAS PURCHASED ON 12-19-03 1.) ON 1-19-04 TRUCK HAD NO POWER, DEALER FOUND 2,3 INJECTOR SHORTED, DEALER REPLACED INJECTORS AND CHECKED BORE IN CYL HEAD PER HOTLINE. 2.)1-21-04 ENGINE WAS MISSING IN FIRE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH INJECTORS PER HOTLINE. O-RINGS BLOWN A... Read more
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Jun 16, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES IT IS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE HARDER THE BRAKE IS PRESSED THE HARDER IT IS TO TURN THE WHEEL UNTIL THE STEERING IS LOCKED UP. EVENTUALLY THE STEERING GEAR STARTED LEAKING, LEADING TO REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR. THIS DID NOT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 16, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES IT IS DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THE HARDER THE BRAKE IS PRESSED THE HARDER IT IS TO TURN THE WHEEL UNTIL THE STEERING IS LOCKED UP. EVENTUALLY THE STEERING GEAR STARTED LEAKING, LEADING TO REPLACEMENT OF THE STEERING GEAR. THIS DID NOT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 27, 2005
Incident date: May 20, 2005
WHILE SITTING ON THE SCENE OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY WITH ENGINE IDLING, THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN AND THEM WOULD NOT TURN OVER TO START(LOCKED UP)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 23, 2005
Incident date: Apr 5, 2004
THE MOTOR WAS LEAKING NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF OIL BETWEEN THE BLOCK WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A NEW REPLACEMENT MOTOR, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 8, 2003
Incident date: Dec 5, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, BOTH REAR WHEEL LUGS NUTS CAME OFF THE TIRES, CAUSING THE TIRES TO DETACH FROM VEHICLE. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 9, 2003
PROBLEMS WITH THE ATTACK SETUP. MR THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP IN A SAFE WAY. AND THE PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED WHEN IT WAS TOWING. SCC. *JB
SUSPENSION
Apr 23, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT. TWO TIRES WERE ALSO RUINED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *NLM
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 FORD F-450 SD
112 manufacturer communications from 110 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 26 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 5 |
| 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 4 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 3 |
| 063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 2 |
SSM 51909
Sep 7, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV and MERCON SP in the same transmission is acceptable. After 30-J
RFI20210210_624-
Feb 10, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This SKU is a Transmission Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. The transmission line connector may have an incorrect thread size, which will prevent it from being installed.
DOR-C2C6H-02
Jan 13, 2020
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
DOR-U2J7Y-02
Jan 13, 2020
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
SSM 48157
Sep 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2002-2008 F-Super Duty, F-150 and Mark LT vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the VSM. The programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may
ASI-44534
May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *P
ASI-44404
Feb 1, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY,
ASI-44404
Feb 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THERE IS A NO CRANK SITUATION AND IF VOLTAGE ON TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR AT PIN 21, IS LESS THAN 5 VOLTS, DISCONNECT THE ENGINE COOLING FAN CLUTCH, ELECTRONICALLY, AND RECHECK VOLTAGE. MODEL 2003-2007 F SUPER DUTY,
ASI-44408
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35 AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1035, AND DIFFICULTY ATTEMPTING PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI). MODEL 2001-2004 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
08-2-11
Mar 1, 2008
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS. *NJ UPDATED 5/29/08. *NJ
07312
Dec 1, 2007
071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE - 6.0L, 6.4L AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB UPDATED 2/29/08. *NJ
07312
Dec 1, 2007
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE - 6.0L, 6.4L AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB UPDATED 2/29/08. *NJ
20052
Nov 1, 2007
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ
07219
Oct 1, 2007
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK OF POWER OR SURGE WITH SOME 2003-2007 F-SUPER DUTY, 2003-2005 EXCURSION AND 2004-2008 E-SERIES VEHICLES. *NJ
19728
Apr 1, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19614
Feb 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIR FILTER WATER INGESTION / SNOW PACKING WITH CODES P0103. *KB
19621
Feb 1, 2007
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19356
Sep 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVEABILITY ISSUES AND/OR DTC P132B, P006A IMMEDIATELY AFTER REPROGRAMMING. *KB
19375
Sep 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WATCH FOR OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB
19247
Jun 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. *KB
0617
Apr 1, 2006
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL 06E17 SUPPLEMENT #1: CONTROL MODULE RECALIBRATION. CORROSION MAY EXIST AT THE ELECTRODE SURFACE ON THE EXHAUST PRESSURE (EP) SENSOR; FUEL DELIVERY TIMING DURING COLD WEATHER MAY NOT BE OPTIMAL; AND/OR EXHAUST GAS
04194
Jan 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP. *TT
051511
Jan 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR TRAILER TOW LIGHTS OR NO POWER DUE TO OPEN FUSE. *TT
052623
Jan 1, 2006
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW - 6.0L. *TT
06310
Jan 1, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON. *TT
052625
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE OR CRANK/NO START. *TT
04227
Oct 7, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH
05188
Oct 7, 2005
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING. *TT
051713
Oct 7, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
05174
Oct 7, 2005
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
18822
Sep 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION - INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE GEAR OR DRIVE GEAR TO PARK. MULTIPLE VEHICLES. FORD OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2006 FORD F-53. *TT
18735
Jul 1, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
18694
Jun 1, 2005
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DTC P2263 OR P0299 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18397
Feb 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299. *TT
18406
Feb 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT
18362
Jan 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LACK OF POWER OR RUNS ROUGH CONDITION, AND/OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EGR RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0401, P0402, P0403, P0404, P0405, OR P0406). *TT
18376
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
05139
Jan 1, 2005
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB-6.0L ENGINE. *SC
05249
Jan 1, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
0471
Dec 31, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
042516
Dec 27, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756, P0761 OR P0771 AFTER OVERHAUL OR INSTALLATION OF 2005 TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT
042411
Dec 13, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18223
Oct 1, 2004
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
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
17406
Sep 1, 2004
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
17956
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT
18069
Aug 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT
17917
Jul 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
LOW/OSCILLATING LINE PRESSURE OR LOW/NO PTO TORQUE DUE TO INCOMPLETE PTO WIRING INSTALLATION. *TT
17944
Jul 1, 2004
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
KOEO INJECTOR SELF TEST ISSUES WHEN PERFORMING RETESTS OR MULTIPLE SELF TESTS USING ANY DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL. *TT
04115
Jun 14, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START OR CONSTANT ENGINE MISFIRE - FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) DIAGNOSIS - 6.0L DIESEL. *TT
17869
Jun 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE WARPED AND/OR NOT SEALING. *TT
17885
Jun 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT. *TT
17784
May 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT
17822
May 1, 2004
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK. *TT
17829
May 1, 2004
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
17683
Apr 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAKS AT LOWER CRANKCASE. *TT
17701
Apr 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. *TT
17704
Apr 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2614 AND P2617. *TT
17716
Apr 1, 2004
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
BELT NOISE. *TT
17727
Apr 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
CLUNK OR POP ON INITIAL ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MPH. VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING 2004 ECONOLINE. *TT
032150
Mar 8, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
17603
Mar 1, 2004
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT
17613
Mar 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) P2614 (CAMSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN) AND P2617 (CRANKSHAFT POSITION OUTPUT CIRCUIT OPEN). *TT
17618
Mar 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO ERROR - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0730 ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT
17643
Mar 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
HARSH/SLIPPING ENGAGEMENTS, UPSHIFTS AND/OR DOWNSHIFTS ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT - ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY. *TT
17667
Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF ENGINE. *TT
17669
Mar 1, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. *TT
17534
Feb 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
WATER IN FUEL LIGHT ON, WHICH DOES NOT TURN OFF AFTER WATER HAS BEEN DRAINED FROM THE HORIZONTAL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM). *MJ
17535
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0103 - AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM WATER/SNOW DEFLECTOR KIT. *MJ
17537
Feb 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
HARSH ENGAGEMENT OR SHIFT ISSUES WITH PULSATING COOLER LINES AND ERRATIC LINE PRESSURE. *MJ
17553
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LOW CHARGING SYSTEM VOLTAGE WHILE SNOW PLOWING. *MJ
17554
Feb 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ
17566
Feb 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
TURBO MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT
17567
Feb 1, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE)/FICM/TCM REPROGRAMMING ERRORS. *TT
17568
Feb 1, 2004
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
NORMAL EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION) OPERATION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
17569
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NO CRANK/NO START WITH LOW TR-P VOLTAGE. *TT
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
17580
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS. INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNALS (IN THE MIRROR ONLY), PARKING LIGHTS, RUNNING LIGHTS, CAB LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, OR DASH LIGHTS, WITH FUSE 2.17 OPEN. *TT
17486
Jan 1, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE PINION SEAL LEAK. *TT
17508
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S SET DURING USE OF ACTIVE COMMANDS WITH WDS. *TT
17522
Jan 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CRANK NO START, RUNS ROUGH, ENGINE MISSES, BUCKS/JERKS OR LACKS POWER CONDITION - WIRING HARNESS CHAFING. *TT
17530
Jan 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MOAN/DRONE NOISE AND TACTILE VIBRATION BETWEEN 1500-2000 RPM. *TT
04185
Jan 1, 2004
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT
03E03
Dec 1, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
EMISSIONS RECALL 03E03 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE RE-CALIBRATION. *TT
17437
Dec 1, 2003
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
WHITE/GRAY SMOKE AND VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AFTER COLD START - TORQSHIFT HARSH DOWNSHIFT AND BUCK/JERK. *TT
17316
Nov 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
17320
Nov 1, 2003
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT
17351
Nov 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH DISENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO PARK. *TT
03911
May 12, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT
0310
Apr 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RAMP-RATE FROM BASE ENGINE IDLE (625 RPM) TO 1200 RPM TARGET IS HIGHER THAN PRIOR 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. THIS MAY BE TOO RAPID FOR SMOOTH ENGAGEMENT OF TRANSMISSION-MOUNTED PTO SERVING HIGH-INERTIA PTO SYSTEM START-UPS, TYPICAL OF DIRECT-DRIV
03B06
Apr 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD OPERATION CALIBRATION PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT FOR REDUCED COLD WEATHER ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND ROUGH IDLE DUE TO POWERTRAIN CALIBRATION CONCERNS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM. *TT
03B05
Apr 1, 2003
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) SENSOR REPLACEMENT - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 03B05. *TT
02227
Nov 11, 2002
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
16343
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START, HESITATION WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340/P0344 - CONTACT REQUEST. *TT
16403
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
16411
Nov 1, 2002
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
6.0L DIESEL ENGINE POWER MODULE (DEPM) FUEL INJECTOR CONTROL MODULE MONITOR TRAILER TOW WIRING IS NOT REIMBURSABLE. *MJ
16185
Oct 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EQUIPPED WITH 100I DUAL MEDIA RADIO - SPEED ADJUST VOLUME FUNCTION NOT SUPPORTED. *MJ OWNER GUIDE UPDATE. *TT
02177
Sep 2, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM-MOTORCRAFT PREMIUM GOLD ENGINE COOLANT-SERIVCE TIPS. *MJ
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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 (current) | 6 | 18 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 15 | View |
| 2001 | 9 | 28 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 59 | View |
| 1999 | 11 | 76 | View |
| 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 |