2013 FORD F-550
1 recalls, 6 complaints - 10 TSBs
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.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
STEERING
Jun 3, 2025
Incident date: Jun 3, 2025
Steering sticks there are recalls on newer Honda Civic's for this problem! IT IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS!
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Dec 26, 2024
Incident date: Dec 20, 2024
On occasional engine startup infortainment screen is blank and you have no backup camera, Bluetooth, navigation or other safety apps.
AIR BAGS
Jun 19, 2023
Incident date: Apr 28, 2023
I was driving normally, and made a right hand turn onto a street when the driver door airbag and driver curtain airbag deployed suddenly. The engine shut off and the hazards turned on automatically, and I pulled off the road to a safe location. I was able to restart the engine to bring the vehicle o... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 23, 2015
Incident date: Dec 18, 2015
REPLACE FUEL PUMP 3 TIMES?
WHEELS
Sep 30, 2013
Incident date: Sep 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F550 WITH RICKSON WHEELS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, PART OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE WHEEL BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE WELDING OF THE WHEEL WAS IMPR... Read more
STEERING
May 9, 2013
Incident date: Apr 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD THOR DAYBREAK RV EQUIPPED WITH A 2013 FORD MH STRIPPED CHASSIS (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WANDER OUT OF THE TRAVELED LANE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT DROVE WITH CAUTION AT A LOW SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2013 FORD F-550
10 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 2 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | 1 |
| 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
16-0066
Apr 20, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (F
TSB160066
Apr 20, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
TSB160066
Apr 20, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
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
ASI-44451
Mar 1, 2014
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING.
ASI-44451
Mar 1, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
FORD: SOME MODEL VEHICLES MANUAL FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL/EMISSION DIAGNOSTIC (PC/ED) HAS BEEN UPDATED REGARDING IMPROVED COOLING FAN CIRCUIT DUE TO A LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING, A MALFUNCTIONING INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) AND OVERHEATING.
ASI-44390
Feb 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
FORD: A POSSIBLE INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH PISTON LIP SEAL IS WORN AND CAN CAUSE AN INTERMEDIATE ROUGH CLUTCH PISTON BORE TO SLIP 1-3 AND/OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. MODEL 2012-2013 E SERIES, F-450, 550, 53 MOTORHOME, F 59 STRIPPED CHASSIS.
ASI-32275
Jun 1, 2013
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
FORD: ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH MYTOUCH, MY EXPERIENCE DISPLAYED TIME JUMPING OR AUDIO POPPING DURING INITIAL IGNITION ON CYCLE, OR SLOW NAVIGATION CALCULATIONS, DUE TO AMOUNT OF DATA, WITHIN SIZE OF CONTACT LIST, CREATING PROCESSING PROBLEM
ASI-32208
May 1, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: ON SOME TRUCKS, THE EXHAUST REDUCTANT SYSTEM OR THE NOX CONTROL MODULE WOULD EXPERIENCE VARIOUS MIL DTC'S RELATED TO GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE (GPCM), DUE TO LOOSE, MISSING, MODIFIED OR DAMAGED GROUND G400. NO MODELS LISTED. MODEL Y
ASI-32207
May 1, 2013
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: DUE TO LOOSE, MISSING, MODIFIED OR DAMAGED GROUND G400, VARIOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) DTC'S, RELATED TO GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE (GPCM), MAY BE EXHIBIT ON SOME DIESEL EQUIPPED TRUCKS. MODEL YEARS 2011-2013. NO MODELS LI
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
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