2011 FORD F-550

5 recalls, 17 complaints - 5 TSBs

15V052000 Jan 30, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. (All Wheel) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550 truck with a 6.8L gasoline engine manufactured May 14, 2010, to May 28, 2010. The affected vehicle is equipped with a PTO Assembly Pressure Switch, part number FR67, used with power take off (PTO) assemblie... 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
All Wheel has notified the owner and will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact All Wheel customer service at 1-800-311-4778.
1 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc.
14V498000 Aug 13, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket coveri... 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
PJ's has notified 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 August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
3 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co.
14V411000 Jul 8, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Defect Description
J.C. Madigan, Inc. (J.C. Madigan) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550, and one model year 2013 Ford F-450 chassis with a 6.8L gasoline engine dump trucks equipped with certain PTO Assembly Pressure Switches, part number 30T37594, manufactured June 2009 through June 2013, used in power take o... 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
J.C. Madigan 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 in September 2014. Owners may contact J.C. Madigan customer service at 1-978-847-2900.
2 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: J.C. Madigan, Inc.
14V040000 Feb 6, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
Almared, Inc., dba A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-550 transit buses manufactured May 2011 through April 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side CNG fuel tank may brea... Read more
Consequence
If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
Remedy
Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.
18 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Almared, Inc.
13V535000 Oct 30, 2013
ENGINE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an en... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
2,951 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

17 total complaints 2 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE4
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
EQUIPMENT1
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
POWER TRAIN1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
STEERING1
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 6, 2024
Incident date: Dec 6, 2024
I was in a parking lot and parking at an EV charger. As I attempted the brake, the vehicle did not respond, so I tried to pump the brake and still no response. It eventually made contact with the barrier in front of the charger. It caused some damage to the front end and several lights are lit up on... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS Dec 4, 2024
Incident date: May 31, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Highlander. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000(Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and another dealer, Sport City Toyota(12650 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75228), were cont... Read more
STEERING Jan 13, 2021
Incident date: Sep 30, 2019
TRUCK WILL SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WE HAVE HAD THE FRONT END/DRIVE SHAFT/NEW TIRES/WHEELS EITHER REPLACED OR GONE THROUGH. NOTHING HAS IMPROVED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 13, 2021
Incident date: Sep 30, 2019
TRUCK WILL SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WE HAVE HAD THE FRONT END/DRIVE SHAFT/NEW TIRES/WHEELS EITHER REPLACED OR GONE THROUGH. NOTHING HAS IMPROVED.
POWER TRAIN Jan 13, 2021
Incident date: Sep 30, 2019
TRUCK WILL SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WE HAVE HAD THE FRONT END/DRIVE SHAFT/NEW TIRES/WHEELS EITHER REPLACED OR GONE THROUGH. NOTHING HAS IMPROVED.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 22, 2020
Incident date: Mar 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TWO LININGS IN THE INTERNAL PART OF THE VEHICLE WHICH BOTH UNEXPECTEDLY DETACHED AND CONTAMINATED THE FUEL IN FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW... Read more
ENGINE Apr 22, 2020
Incident date: Mar 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED HE RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE HAD TWO LININGS IN THE INTERNAL PART OF THE VEHICLE WHICH BOTH UNEXPECTEDLY DETACHED AND CONTAMINATED THE FUEL IN FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOW... Read more
ENGINE Jun 7, 2017
Incident date: Jun 6, 2017
ENGINE SHUTTING OFF & WILL NOT RE-START AFTER. WILL RESTART AFTER IT SITS FOR A COUPLE HOURS. HAS BEEN INTO TUTTLECLICK FORD SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIR OF THIS ISSUE. STILL NOT FIXED.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Nov 10, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SHORTLY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERIOR LINING OF THE FUEL TANK SHED INTO THE FUEL TANK A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Nov 10, 2015
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE STALLED SHORTLY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTERIOR LINING OF THE FUEL TANK SHED INTO THE FUEL TANK A... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 25, 2015
Incident date: Oct 23, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-550. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE LOW POWER WARNING MESSAGE DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS THEN TOWED TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE WAS CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL LINE AN... Read more
ENGINE Jan 22, 2015
Incident date: Aug 4, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL. THE VEHICLE ... Read more
ENGINE Jun 4, 2014
Incident date: May 7, 2014
FORD HAS A TSB ON A CYLINDER #5 GLOWPLUG FAILURE THAT CAUSES ENGINE FAILURE. COINCIDENTALLY, THEIR WARRANTY ON A 6.7 DIESEL IS TO 100,000 MILES. MINE FAILED AT 104,000. FORD IS NOT COVERING IT. THIS IS GOING TO COST ME $13,000. THE ITEM SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL May 6, 2014
Incident date: Apr 30, 2014
FUEL TANK IS RUSTED FROM INSIDE . CLOGS FILTERS AND SYSTEM . *TR
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE Dec 18, 2013
Incident date: May 16, 2012
THIS COMPLAINT IS A FOLLOW-UP TO YOUR REF# 521328. IT CONCERNS AN UN-DELIVERED EMERGENCY VEHICLE THAT PLASTISCOL COMPOSITES, THAT IS BEING PAID WITH FEMA FUNDS UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT AND IS TRYING TO FORCE A VIBRATING DRIVE LINE PROBLEM VEHICLE TO OTHER COMPANIES WITHOUT TELLING THEM. THE VEHICLE IS ... Read more
EQUIPMENT Dec 18, 2013
Incident date: May 16, 2012
THIS COMPLAINT IS A FOLLOW-UP TO YOUR REF# 521328. IT CONCERNS AN UN-DELIVERED EMERGENCY VEHICLE THAT PLASTISCOL COMPOSITES, THAT IS BEING PAID WITH FEMA FUNDS UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT AND IS TRYING TO FORCE A VIBRATING DRIVE LINE PROBLEM VEHICLE TO OTHER COMPANIES WITHOUT TELLING THEM. THE VEHICLE IS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 14, 2013
Incident date: Dec 7, 2013
[XXX] THIS IS A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE WITH A DOT REGISTRATION AS A GROSS WEIGHT VEHICLE. PLEASE INFORM ME OF ANY SPECIAL ENDORSEMENTS A DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE MUST HAVE, IF ANY, IN ORDER TO DRIVE. THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER STATED HE WAS NOT LICENSED TO DRIVE IT. ... Read more
Crash

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 FORD F-550

5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE1
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
SSM 46900 Nov 2, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use
44863 Jul 1, 2015
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO
44848 Jan 9, 2015
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: CERTAIN 2011-2015 FORD F-SUPER DUTY WITH 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE A VIBRATION BUZZ NOISE FROM THE DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (DFCM) AND/OR MAY 10/1/1 PRESSURE FUEL LINES W/O DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE POOSA. *TA
15-0042 Oct 11, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD 2011-2012 F250, F350, F450, F550 : INFORMATION REGARDING F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L ENGINE AND BUILT BEFORE 10/11/2011 MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON WITH DTCS, P207F, P20EE, P2200, P2201, P2209, P164A, P2A00 OR P0133. *LJ

FORD F-550 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-550 across all model years (2007, 2020).

38 Total Recalls
125 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
11 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F-550 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2019 4 19 View
2018 10 9 View
2017 5 14 View
2016 0 14 View
2015 1 0 View
2014 1 2 View
2013 1 6 View
2012 5 20 View
2011 (current) 5 17
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View

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