Ford F-550 Complaints

561 consumer complaints on file.

#11534502July 26, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
This truck has been under maintenance since 5,000 miles, and it will never be repaired if it is still maintained now. No invoice will be given for subsequent repairs on this truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11527718June 19, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Entry/exit steps failed. While exiting the coach, the entry/exit steps collapsed. I almost fell out of the coach while exiting.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526933June 14, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact's company owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, an employee noticed that the cab and chassis was in a V-shape. The contact stated that a mechanic arrived at the location; upon inspection, the mechanic stated that the frame rail was fractured. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact spoke to the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526935June 14, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact's company owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, and the contact was informed that the frame rail was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525960June 8, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11522360May 16, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11509021February 24, 2023
ENGINE
I paid 5000.00 to have an upper oil pan gasket replaced , itbwas leaking oil. Now 5 months later and 3000 miles it is leaking again, was told there was a 2 year unlimited milage warranty on the repair. It is now leaking again, after contacting several dealers they will not fix it with out me paying again, im not rich and can not afford to pay again, can really not afford to go back to dealer that did the work originally. We are full time rvers,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11508132February 20, 2023
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
nhtsa recall 22v337 No horn, no air bags It has been almost a year and I can't get it fixed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506381February 9, 2023
TRAILER HITCHES
Trailer hitch is forming cracks around hitch receiver, Backing plate that the hitch is welded to is separating from the body of the utility box. this truck tows a trailer with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11496379December 7, 2022
STEERING
Vehicle was being driven at 50MPH when truck encountered pothole in road. Steering wheel began to shake back and forth violently and vehicle was uncontrollable. Truck veered to left and crashed into guardrail while being slowed to a stop.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11491913November 2, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Brought the truck in to ford and they told me that paint lining from the tank may of gone into the fuel lines and system so they suggested that we replace the tank and they also replaced 2 injectors and the wiring harness for the injectors and reset the check engine light drove fine till the check engine light come on then its in limp mode and only drives at 40 miles per hour it is unsafe to drive on the highway and I do like this truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11479389August 15, 2022
STEERING
While driving and getting off the freeway at approximately 55 PMH truck when into a violent death wobble and had to slam on the brakes and come to a complete stop before it started. Truck has 36,384 miles on it and all front end steering is tight with no play, steering stabilizer was replaced with an aftermarket due to Ford's is an National back order and not known when will be available and Ford told me that this is not covered under warranty or any recall even though there are 5100 of them on back order! I am a 35 year ASE Master Mechanic with a Bachelor Degree is Diesel Power Technology and run a companies fleet of over 40 trucks, we have our own shop and inspected this truck ourselves and repaired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478581August 10, 2022
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle emitted a strong odor of fuel into the cabin. The contact stated that other drivers were pointing at the underside of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and observed fuel leaking from a filter, the underside of the hood and engine compartment on the driver's side were covered in fuel. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact called a dealer and was advised to change the filter. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a failure a second time and had the vehicle towed to the same dealer. The dealer diagnosed that there was rust in the fuel filter which had contaminated the fuel injection system. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had contacted a second dealer and was advised that the failure could be related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V013000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478168August 8, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that two to three minutes after the engine was revved, a ticking noise was heard in the engine. The sound would stop then a rattling noise was heard. The contact stated that he works as an independent mechanic and diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the #3 cylinder had a low oil pressure. Additionally, the camshaft and follower needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,151.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11478173August 8, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-550. The contact stated that after two to three minutes after the engine was idled, a ticking noise was heard in the engine. The noise would dissipate however, a rattling noise was heard next. The contact stated works as an independent mechanic and diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the #3 cylinder had a low oil pressure and that the camshaft and follower needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 213,720.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473867July 14, 2022
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11470720June 23, 2022
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2021 Forest River Georgetown constructed on a 2020 Ford F53 chassis. The contact stated that the weight of the motorhome was falsely advertised and that the motorhome was over the weight limit for the chassis it was built. The contact stated that the motorhome OCCC (Occupant Carrying Capacity Certificate) advertised for the motorhome was 19,208; however, the contact weighed the motorhome with the motorhome completely empty and the certified weight was 21,080. The contact stated that while driving the motorhome, an abnormal clanking and popping noise was coming from the vehicle while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle would push its way through corners and turns due to the weight of the motorhome. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that they were unable to perform the needed repair. Both the motorhome and chassis manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact stated that the chassis manufacturer claimed that the motorhome was overweight and the cause of the failure. The motorhome manufacturer claimed that the weight was correct and that there was no failure with the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 2,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11469065June 13, 2022
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the transmission started slipping. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the planetary ring gear needed to be replaced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000 (Power Train). The VIN was included in the recall. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer who informed the contact that they could not accommodate the vehicle for the recall repair due to the size of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer, Northside Ford Truck Sales, Inc. (6221 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97218) who informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired at his own expense. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to follow up with the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11467801June 6, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-550 Stripped Chassis. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the windshield wiper became inoperable. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the windshield wiper motors were inadequate for the vehicle, causing the wiper motors to strain while in operation. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464645May 14, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
I receive notice about recall 22s17. Brought to Ford service in Woodbine, NJ. After my truck was reprogramed the truck doesn't intially connect to the trailer. If I turn off ignition and turn back on the truck doesn't realize it is connected to the trailer. I must idle the truck get out of my truck unplug then plug the trailer connector back into the 7 pin plug for the truck to recognize the trailer for the trailer brakes to work. This truck is my only work truck and I need a solution quickly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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