2011 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY

3 recalls — 2 complaints

14V507000 Aug 18, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch ont... 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
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
76 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Jerr-Dan Corporation
14V496000 Aug 11, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from 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
Versalift 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 September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.
88 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Versalift East, LLC
14V494000 Aug 8, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. ... 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
Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
49 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 22, 2015
Incident date: Dec 17, 2014
TRUCK STARTED, BUT INTERMITTENT LIGHTING AND INTERIOR CAB ELECTRONICS. DIAGNOSED AS INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL SPIKE. REPLACED ONE OF THE ALTERNATORS AND BYPASSED ENGINE WIRING HARNESS THAT SUPPOSEDLY HAD A SHORT. VEHICLE HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ( FORD ESP ), STATING THAT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, IN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Nov 17, 2014
Incident date: Nov 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY across all model years (2009–2014).

16 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2013 3 0 View
2012 3 0 View
2011 (current) 3 2
2010 3 1 View
2009 3 0 View

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F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View