2011 FORD F-550 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
17
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 FORD F-550
The 2011 FORD F-550 has received a total of 17 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, EQUIPMENT, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (6 complaints), Fuel System Diesel (2 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 FORD F-550
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2011 FORD F-550, potentially affecting up to 2,975 vehicles.
Recall 15V052000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 1 vehicles affected
Defect: 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) assemblies for Ford F-550 chassis. The PTO switch may leak...
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.
View full details →Recall 14V498000 — EQUIPMENT
| 3 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 covering the exhaust.
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.
View full details →Recall 14V411000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
| 2 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 off (PTO) assemblies. The switch may begin leaking oil.
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...
View full details →Recall 14V040000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 18 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 break.
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.
View full details →Recall 13V535000 — ENGINE
| 2,951 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 engine stall.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2011 FORD F-550
17 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FORD F-550. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Diesel | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parking Brakedriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-550. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a failure in cylinder #8 and with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact's local fire department owns a 2011 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled out as several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The contact made multiple attempts to restart the engine but the failure persisted. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic was performed. The mechanic discovered diesel fuel in the oil reservoir which had resulted in engine failure. Upon investigation, the mechanic referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty or recall. The manufacturer then referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a safety complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,500.
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.
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.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2011 FORD F-550
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FORD F-550 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FORD F-550
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FORD F-550
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-550
- 2007 FORD F-550 — 0 complaints
- 2008 FORD F-550 — 0 complaints
- 2009 FORD F-550 — 0 complaints
- 2010 FORD F-550 — 0 complaints
- 2011 FORD F-550 (current)
- 2012 FORD F-550 — 20 complaints
- 2013 FORD F-550 — 6 complaints
- 2014 FORD F-550 — 2 complaints
- 2015 FORD F-550 — 0 complaints
- 2016 FORD F-550 — 14 complaints
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