2005 FORD F-550 SD
5 recalls, 41 complaints - 132 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.
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.
05V270000 Jun 10, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
Consequence
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
05V266000 Jun 9, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L OR 6.8L GASOLINE ENGINES, THE FUEL JUMPER LINE MAY HAVE AN INCORRECT END FORM.
Consequence
THE FUEL LINE MAY SEPARATE AT THE CONNECTION TO THE MAIN FUEL BUNDLE. IF THE FUEL LINE SEPARATES, AN OPERATOR MAY NOTICE A GASOLINE ODOR AND/OR FUEL ON THE GROUND, LOSS OF POWER, AND THE ENGINE WILL EVENTUALLY STALL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN EXTERNAL RETENTION CLIP AT THE FUEL JUMPER LINE TO THE MAIN FUEL BUNDLE CONNECTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
05V135000 Apr 6, 2005
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS CAB TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR MAY HAVE SOME GEARS WITH A GEAR PISTON THAT WAS ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE RETAINER. AN INCORRECT RETAINER MAY RESULT IN AN IMPROPERLY RETAINED RE-CIRCULATING BALL TUBE, WHICH MAY NOT KEEP THE RE-CIRCULATING BALLS IN PLACE D... Read more
Consequence
IF THE RE-CIRCULATING BALLS BECOME DISLODGED A VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY NOTICE NOISE AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS THAT MAY EVENTUALLY PROGRESS TO IMPAIRED STEERING OR POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR FOR A SPECIFIC DATE CODE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
41 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 15 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2, 2013
Incident date: Oct 31, 2013
I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK AND IT STARTED TO LOSE POWER LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL. THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK JUST SHUT OFF. I COULDN'T GET THE TRUCK TO RESTART AT ALL. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. WHEN I LOOKED IN TO THE FUEL TANK I FOUND THE INSIDE OF IT WAS PEELING APART. I CHECKED THE ... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 10, 2013
Incident date: Sep 21, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE MISFIRED, HESITATED, AND STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE MAINTENANCE LIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED OVER THE COURSE OF 7 YEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS W... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 29, 2013
Incident date: May 6, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A CLOGGED FUEL FILTER. THE FUEL TANK COATING PEELED OFF AND OBSTRUCTED THE FUEL FILTER. THE VE... Read more
ENGINE
May 20, 2013
Incident date: May 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 23, 2012
Incident date: Apr 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKING, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE GOING TO LOOK INTO THE FAILURE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Feb 3, 2012
Incident date: Sep 10, 2008
TRUCK WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW BY MY COMPANY IN 2005. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN IN 2008. I HAVE RECORDS OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE BEING DONE PER MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS. I ALSO HAD THE PM DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CHIEF PROBLEM IS THE ENGINE HAS CONTINUAL POWER ISSUES WHICH INCLUDE STALLING, SHAKING, ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2011
Incident date: Sep 9, 2010
TRUCK STALLED I CHECK IT FUEL PUMP HAD STOP WORKING TOOK TO DEALER, NEXT TIME THE FICM WENT BAD I REPLACED IT DROVE GOOD FOR 1500 OR SO MILES THEN PROBLEMS AGAIN FORD SAID FUEL TANK RUSTING CAUSING FICM TO GO BAD AND CLOG INJECTORS FORD FIXED I ASKED ABOUT USE OF COOLENT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROB... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 15, 2011
Incident date: Sep 9, 2010
TRUCK STALLED I CHECK IT FUEL PUMP HAD STOP WORKING TOOK TO DEALER, NEXT TIME THE FICM WENT BAD I REPLACED IT DROVE GOOD FOR 1500 OR SO MILES THEN PROBLEMS AGAIN FORD SAID FUEL TANK RUSTING CAUSING FICM TO GO BAD AND CLOG INJECTORS FORD FIXED I ASKED ABOUT USE OF COOLENT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Oct 19, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2008
WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS, BRAKES, ELECTRICAL, ENGINE AND VEHICLE STALLING WHEN BEING DRIVEN IN 2005-2008. CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS IN 2009 WITH THE TRANSMISSION, COOLANT, LACK OF POWER, BATTERIES AND VEHICLE STALLING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FORD DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A TURBO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Oct 19, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2008
WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS, BRAKES, ELECTRICAL, ENGINE AND VEHICLE STALLING WHEN BEING DRIVEN IN 2005-2008. CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS IN 2009 WITH THE TRANSMISSION, COOLANT, LACK OF POWER, BATTERIES AND VEHICLE STALLING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FORD DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A TURBO... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Oct 19, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2008
WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS, BRAKES, ELECTRICAL, ENGINE AND VEHICLE STALLING WHEN BEING DRIVEN IN 2005-2008. CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS IN 2009 WITH THE TRANSMISSION, COOLANT, LACK OF POWER, BATTERIES AND VEHICLE STALLING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FORD DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A TURBO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 19, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2008
WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS, BRAKES, ELECTRICAL, ENGINE AND VEHICLE STALLING WHEN BEING DRIVEN IN 2005-2008. CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS IN 2009 WITH THE TRANSMISSION, COOLANT, LACK OF POWER, BATTERIES AND VEHICLE STALLING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FORD DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A TURBO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 19, 2011
Incident date: Apr 1, 2008
WE STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS, BRAKES, ELECTRICAL, ENGINE AND VEHICLE STALLING WHEN BEING DRIVEN IN 2005-2008. CONTINUED TO HAVE PROBLEMS IN 2009 WITH THE TRANSMISSION, COOLANT, LACK OF POWER, BATTERIES AND VEHICLE STALLING WHILE BEING DRIVEN. THE FORD DEALER DIAGNOSED AS A TURBO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
May 20, 2011
Incident date: Feb 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STARTED LOOSING POWER AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILED. THE CONTACT REVIEWED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYST... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
May 20, 2011
Incident date: Feb 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STARTED LOOSING POWER AND STALLING WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILED. THE CONTACT REVIEWED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYST... Read more
TIRES
Mar 21, 2011
Incident date: Dec 18, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 FORD F550 CREW CAB WITH 36,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND HAS NEVER HAD A HEAVY LOAD ON IT. MY VEHICLES ARE METICULOULY MAINTAINED AND TIRE PRESSURE CHECKED MONTHLY AND PRIOR TO ANY LONGER TRIP. TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED THE DAY PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. WHILE DR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Feb 22, 2011
Incident date: Feb 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ENGINE FAILURES, THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE RUSTING OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CAUSING THE ENGINE FAILURES. THE VE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 6, 2011
Incident date: Dec 24, 2010
1. 2005 FORD F550 DIESEL TRUCK STALLING, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER COMPLETELY. 2. THE DIESEL FUEL TANK IS DELAMINATING AND HAS CAUSED $6,000 WORTH IN DAMAGES. MY TRUCK STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY AND WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP HERE IN HAWAII FOR DIAGNOSIS. MY F550 IS CURRENTLY COVERED WITH A SUP... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jan 6, 2011
Incident date: Dec 24, 2010
1. 2005 FORD F550 DIESEL TRUCK STALLING, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER COMPLETELY. 2. THE DIESEL FUEL TANK IS DELAMINATING AND HAS CAUSED $6,000 WORTH IN DAMAGES. MY TRUCK STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY AND WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP HERE IN HAWAII FOR DIAGNOSIS. MY F550 IS CURRENTLY COVERED WITH A SUP... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 7, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE FUEL INJECTOR CONTR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Nov 27, 2010
Incident date: Nov 27, 2010
I OWN A FORD F 550 SD 2005, THIS TRUCK HAS HAD FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM OFF AND ON SINCE I PURCHASED THREE YEARS AGO. BUT THIS PAST WEEK IT STARTED MISSING AND STOPPING ON ME IN TRAFFIC, I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALER AND I'M TOLD THAT THE FUEL TANK LINING IS COMING OFF AND DAMAGED THE FUEL PUMP, FILTERS A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jul 28, 2010
Incident date: Jun 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO INDEPENDENTLY DECREASE IN SPEED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT THEN SWITCHED TO THE REAR FUEL TANK YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. HE ATTEMPTED TO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jul 28, 2010
Incident date: Jun 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO INDEPENDENTLY DECREASE IN SPEED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESPOND. THE CONTACT THEN SWITCHED TO THE REAR FUEL TANK YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. HE ATTEMPTED TO ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Jun 1, 2010
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-550. SHE STATED THAT ON JUNE 1, 2010, WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND CONTACT HAD TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND REPLACED THE COOLANT FLUIDS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE BECAUSE IT WAS ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jan 4, 2010
Incident date: Dec 23, 2009
I AM CONTACTING YOU TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING THE FUEL TANKS ON 450 AND F550 TRUCKS THAT WE OWN. I HAVE MORE THAN ONE VEHICLE THAT IS AND HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS. THE FUEL TANKS ARE DEGRADING FROM THE INSIDE, CAUSING FUEL SYSTEM DAMAGE AND CREATING A HAZARD DUE TO THE F... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Sep 23, 2009
Incident date: Sep 7, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED BECAUSE THE LINING IN THE FUEL TANK HAS BECOME LAMENTED, IT CLOGS THE FUEL FILTER. AS A CONSEQUENCE FUEL NOT ONLY LEAKS, BUT THE ENGINE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS ADVISED BY A TECHNICIAN THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 24, 2009
Incident date: Jun 22, 2009
2005 F-550 HAVING FUEL TANK LINER FAILURE PROBLEMS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 18, 2009
Incident date: Apr 15, 2009
2005 FORD F-550 FUEL TANK LINER FAILURES. TANK LINER COMING APART CAUSING THE FUEL TANK NEEDING TO BE RELINED, AND REPLACING THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FILTER. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 17, 2009
Incident date: Jun 13, 2009
WE OWN A 2005 FORD F-550 DIESEL TRUCK. WE ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL TANK DELAMINATING AND CAUSING THE FUEL FLOW TO STOP TO THE ENGINE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON ALOT OF FORD DIESEL TRUCKS, FORD DOES NOT WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TANK DELAMINATION, CAUSING THE TRUCK TO STOP RUNN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 6, 2009
Incident date: May 25, 2009
1. THE TRUCK WAS LOSING POWER AND COULD BARLEY MAKE IT UP ANY HILL. 2. THE FUEL TANK IS DELAMINATING, ALUMINUM FLAKES ARE CLOGGING THE FILTERS AND INJECTORS. 3. INJECTORS WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE FUEL FILTERS. *TR
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
May 12, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2009
ON 2005 FORD F-550, THE REAR AXLE SEAL IN PASSENGER SIDE LEAKS. BRAKES ARE COATED WITH GEAR OIL WHEN HIS OCCURS. FORD TSB # 05124 HAS BEEN DONE BUT DOES NOT WORK. MY VEHICLE HAS HAD FOUR REPAIRS ( 3 SEAL REPLACEMENTS AND 1 ATTEMPT AS PER TSB ) AND ALL HAVE FAILED. TRUCK HAS @ 24,000 MILES ON IT.... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Apr 11, 2009
Incident date: Mar 18, 2009
TRUCK STARTED LOSING POWER ON THE HIGHWAY. WOULD HARDLY CLIMB AN INCLINE. WE EXITED THE HIGHWAY, TRUCK WAS RUNNING WORSE, AND FINALLY STALLED OUT. IT WOULD ONLY RESTART AND RUN ROUGH FOR A MINUTE OR TWO AFTER LETTING IT SIT FOR A WHILE, AND THEN STALL AGAIN. I HAD TO GET THE TRUCK TOWED BACK TO MY S... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 23, 2008
Incident date: Sep 22, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL MY FORD F550 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL. I HEAR I'M NOT THE ONLY I KNOW FOR A FACT THE FORD HAS HAD ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Oct 23, 2008
Incident date: Sep 22, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL MY FORD F550 HEAVY DUTY TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINE, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL. I HEAR I'M NOT THE ONLY I KNOW FOR A FACT THE FORD HAS HAD ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Sep 26, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2008
TRUCK WILL HAVE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND FINALLY STALLS OUT. IT PUTS THE DRIVER AND THE OCCUPANTS IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION. WE DO MANAGE TO GET THE TRUCK INTO THE SHOULDER AND ATTEMPT TO START THE TRUCK UP. AFTER 10 MINUTES THE TRUCK WILL START UP AND DRIVE OK. THE TRUC... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jul 29, 2008
Incident date: Jul 24, 2008
MY FORD F-550 FUEL TANK IS PEELING OFF AND CLOGGING UP THE ENGINE. CAUSING IT TO STOP DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. FORD WILL NOT FIX THIS UNDER WARRANTY WORK. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 27,500 MILES ON IT. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 8, 2008
Incident date: May 6, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F550. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CLUTCH LOCKS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOOR WHEN IT IS ENGAGED. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE CONTACT FROM SWITCHING GEARS AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE FROM ACCELERATING, HE MUST MANUALLY FORCE T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Dec 6, 2007
Incident date: Dec 1, 2007
MY FORD F550 TRUCK IS BEING REPAIRED FOR A DELAMINATING FUEL TANK. FORD IS TRYING TO SAY IT IS FROM USING BIOFUEL,I NEVER USED ANYTHING BUT STRAIGHT DIESEL. THE TANK IS PLASTIC LINED AND IS COMING APART BADLY AND CLOGGING INJECTORS CAUSING THE ENTIRE FUEL SYSTEM AND ENGINE TO FAIL. THE DEALER SAID H... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mar 5, 2007
Incident date: Sep 16, 2006
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F550. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE SLOWLY DEVELOPED A BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6000 WHEN THE BLISTER APPEARED, AND AT 7,000 WHEN THE TIRE B... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jan 22, 2007
Incident date: Nov 19, 2006
TL* - AT A STOP SIGN THE CONTACT WAS GETTING READY TO ACCELERATE ACROSS A MAIN ROAD WITH THIS 05 FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY. WHILE ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER, STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. BEFORE VEHICLE COMPLETELY STALLED, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WITHIN A SECO... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Dec 21, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2006
WE ARE GETTING REPORTS THAT FORD F550 TRUCKS ARE LOSING THEIR DUAL TIRES BECAUSE OF BROKEN LUG BOLTS ON THE REAR DUALS. THESE ARE APPARENTLY HAPPENING ON OLDER MODELS THAT HAVE HAD EIGHT BOLT PATTERNS. I AM FORWARDING THIS INFORMATION ON BEHALF OF SEVERAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY WH... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 FORD F-550 SD
132 manufacturer communications from 123 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 23 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 10 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
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
SSM 49495
Jan 27, 2021
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
DOR-Z2E6B-08
Jul 8, 2020
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and Trailer Brake Co
DOR-Z2E6B-08
Jul 8, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and Trailer Brake Co
DOR-Z2E6B-08
Jul 8, 2020
114005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
These SKUs are Trailer Brake Control Modules. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory due to an internal software issue. The internal software issue leads to a false check trailer brake message and Trailer Brake Co
SSM 48494
Jan 29, 2020
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
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
SSM 47979
May 14, 2019
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
SSM 47979
May 14, 2019
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
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
SSM 46345
Jan 27, 2017
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
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,
TSB-08-9-9
Oct 23, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: 6.0L DIESEL HARD START/LONG CRANK/NO START DU TO LOW INJECTOR CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP). IPE
07M08
Aug 1, 2008
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FORD\LINCOLN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 07M08: CERTAIN 2005 MODEL YEAR F-150, F-SUPER DUTY, EXPEDITION, AND NAVIGATOR VEHICLES WITH 5.4L 3V ENGINES-EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERA
20232
Apr 1, 2008
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2005-08 F250-550 SUPER DUTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION - CLUTCH PEDAL CONCERN. *NJ
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
19989
Oct 1, 2007
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2005-2008 F-SUPER DUTY MANUAL TRANSMISSION- CLUTCH PEDAL CONCERN. *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
0727
Feb 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6.0L - REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE - HIGH ALTITUDE. *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
19521
Dec 1, 2006
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LACK OF POWER OR LACK OF PERFORMANCE CONDITION WHEN OPERATED ABOVE 5,000 FEET OF ALTITUDE. *KB
19529
Dec 1, 2006
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MISFIRE AND DTC P0300. *KB
19537
Dec 1, 2006
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
MISFIRE AND DTC P0300. *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
19245
Jun 1, 2006
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
REPEAT TURBOCHARGER OR VGT REPLACEMENT. *TT
19247
Jun 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. *KB
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
05254
Jan 1, 2006
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST SMOKE AND/OR SMELL, HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS -- 6.0L. *TT
05254
Jan 1, 2006
100000 POWER TRAIN
EXHAUST SMOKE AND/OR SMELL, HARSH TRANSMISSION SHIFTS -- 6.0L. *TT
052614
Jan 1, 2006
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SERVICE CALIBRATION UPDATE -- LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION -- 6.8L 3V. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2006 F-53 MOTORHOME. *TT
052615
Jan 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIL ON WITH DTC P0460 -- 6.0L. *TT
05B35
Jan 1, 2006
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B35 - THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULES MAY NOT BE CALIBRATED TO THE LATEST SOFTWARE LEVELS, ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY OF THE ENGINE. *TT
05B32
Jan 1, 2006
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 05B32 - DE-GAS BOTTLE FILL LEVEL LABEL AND FLUID LEVEL ADJUSTMENT.
18999
Jan 1, 2006
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
BEARING & SENSOR ASSEMBLY - ABS SENSOR IS AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE - BASE PART NUMBER 2C204. *TT
19015
Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
052317
Jan 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0340/P0344/P0345/P0349 - 4.6L 3V AND 5.4L 3V. *TT
06311
Jan 1, 2006
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
BUCK/JERK STEADY THROTTLE OR SLIGHT TIP IN - 6.0L. *TT
0646
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - 6.0L FOR A HARD START/LONG CRANK OR NO START CONDITION DUE TO LOW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP). *TT
052625
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE OR CRANK/NO START. *TT
06510
Jan 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.0L - MIL ON WITH DTC P0460. *TT
42601
Nov 14, 2005
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION (BACK AND FORTH MOTION), IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL IMPACTS (PAVEMENT JOINTS, FROST HEAVES, ROUGH ROADS, ETC). *TT
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
05215
Oct 31, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUCK/JERK OR SURGE - 6.0L VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 8/22/2005. *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
05182
Oct 7, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P2106, HARSH DRIVE ENGAGEMENTS, TRANSMISSION SHUDDER - 5.4L 3V ENGINE. *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
18877
Oct 1, 2005
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER APPLICATIONS. *TT
18884
Oct 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HARD START, NO START AND/OR OTHER SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY A HIGH PRESSURE OIL SYSTEM LEAK - SERVICE TIP. *TT
05L26
Sep 23, 2005
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SPECIAL FIELD ACTION 05L26 - VEHICLE NOISE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL INSTALLATION. *TT
05197
Sep 21, 2005
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
NEW FUEL VAPOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH GAS ENGINES AND STANDARD DUTY CARRIERS. JERR-DAN TECHNICAL BULLETIN. *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
18749
Jul 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK AT AN INJECTOR. A HARD START, OR NO START CONDITION WITH LOW OR NO INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) - SERVICE TIP. *TT
051018
Jun 7, 2005
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
STEERING GEAR NOISE. MOAN/GRUNT NOISE FROM THE POWER STEERING WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY DURING LEFT TURNS. VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/24/2004 - 5.4L AND 6.8L ENGINE. *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
18593
May 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FRONT SEAL OIL LEAK - MISDIAGNOSED AS OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR OIL LEAK. *TT
18609
May 1, 2005
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
FLUID LEAK FROM THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM - REPAIRS/SERVICE TIP. *TT
18635
May 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HIGH PRESSURE PUMP O-RING AVAILABLE FOR CONCERN RELATED TO A HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM OIL LEAK. *TT
18525
Apr 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUCK/JERK, LACKS POWER, BLACK SMOKE, ROLLING IDLE, SURGE, MIL ON, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263, P0299, OR P0401. *TT
18537
Apr 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE NORMAL OUTPUT VOLTAGE FROM THE FORD TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER ON CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 3/23/05 HAS CHANGED. *TT
05613
Apr 1, 2005
013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
STEERING GEAR NOISE - 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/24/2004. *TT
05419
Apr 1, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT
0557
Mar 21, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE - SNOW PLOW EQUIPPED VEHICLES - 6.0L DIESEL WITH SINGLE GENERATOR. *TT
0544
Mar 7, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6.0 ENGINE OVERHEATING WITH A SNOW PLOW INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WITHOUT THE FACTORY INSTALLED SNOW PLOW PACKAGE. *TT
04262
Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
04B25
Mar 1, 2005
021210 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
FRONT COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT ON VEHICLES WITH LIGHTER THAN INTENDED FRONT SPRINGS. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 04B25. *TT
0512
Jan 24, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HOT. *TT
17467
Jan 1, 2005
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
18367
Jan 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MESSAGE CENTER READING TRAILER FAULT. *TT
18370
Jan 1, 2005
220000 SEATS
PASSENGER SEAT SLIGHTLY TILTED. *TT
18371
Jan 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
REVERSE SHUDDER, LOSS OF REVERSE AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE (ALL GAS MODELS, AND 6.0L DIESELS BUILT BEFORE 12/13/2004). *TT
18376
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
18387
Jan 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE BOUNCE, CRUISE CONTROL DROP OUT, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0500, AND/OR UNCOMMANDED WIPER ACTIVATION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
18393
Jan 1, 2005
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT END BOTTOMS OUT - HITS JOUNCE BUMPERS. *TT
04266
Jan 1, 2005
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
A DRIVELINE CLUNK OR BUMP WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP. *TT
05121
Jan 1, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
ENGINE QUITS UPON DRIVE OR REVERSE ENGAGEMENT, OR WHEN COMING TO A STOP-TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *SC
05134
Jan 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARD START/LONG CRANK, ROUGH IDLE, ENGINE IDLE MISFIRE-MIL-DTCS P0300 THROUGH P0308, P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175, P0316, P2195, P2196, P2197, P2198. *SC
05148
Jan 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
LOW POWER-COLD SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DISCONNECTED-OIL LEAK AT CAC CONNECTIONS-6.0L-VEHICLES BUILT 4/1/2004 THROUGH 2/15/2005. *SC
05148
Jan 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW POWER-COLD SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DISCONNECTED-OIL LEAK AT CAC CONNECTIONS-6.0L-VEHICLES BUILT 4/1/2004 THROUGH 2/15/2005. *SC
05114
Jan 1, 2005
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS-CALIBRATION UPDATE RELEASE-6.0 DIESEL ENGINE. *SC
05124
Jan 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE LEAK-DANA S-110 REAR AXLE. *SC
05139
Jan 1, 2005
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB-6.0L ENGINE. *SC
05132
Jan 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340 AND OR P0344-5.4 3V ENGINE. *SC
051112
Jan 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ABS LIGHT ON AND POSSIBLE DTCS C1175, C1236, P0500, P0503. *SC
05149
Jan 1, 2005
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING COOLING - CLIMATE CONTROL MODE SELECTION NOT WORKING. *TT
052624
Jan 1, 2005
190000 TIRES
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
052624
Jan 1, 2005
200000 WHEELS
VIBRATION DIAGNOSIS - TIRE/WHEEL RUNOUT. *TT
05249
Jan 1, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
04261
Dec 31, 2004
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION (BACK AND FORTH MOTION) AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. *TT
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FORD F-550 SD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-550 SD across all model years (1993, 2026).
176
Total Recalls
612
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
18
Reported Crashes
39
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD F-550 SD - Year by Year
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| 2026 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 12 | 15 | View |
| 2021 | 9 | 15 | View |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 5 | View |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 10 | View |
| 2013 | 9 | 3 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 8 | View |
| 2011 | 12 | 4 | View |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 31 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 25 | View |
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| 2005 (current) | 5 | 41 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 67 | View |
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| 2002 | 5 | 31 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 35 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 85 | View |
| 1999 | 9 | 92 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | View |
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