2001 Ford F-550 SD
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2001 Ford F-550 SD. Newest first.
Ford IS recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 sd through F-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through E-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 F53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). the…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. on 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module connector and repair as necessary. repairs will be completed free of charge. the safety recall began on october 27, 2009. owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between january 23, 2006, and december 20, 2007, sold for light duty and medium duty trucks. the inboard retention nut used to maintain hub bearing assembly can loosen resulting in an ABS…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Wheel separation can result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2008. owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3L diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. the recall began on december 29, 2007. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. the recall began on august 7, 2006. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. a switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. owner notification began august 20, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. it IS possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. ford crown victoria built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st.…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. owner notification began july 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with commercial truck tires that have steel cords in the tire sidewall. the valve stems may have been torn or damaged during assembly and could leak causing sidewall damage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If not maintained, could result in a sidewall zipper failure. a zipper failure during inflation of a damaged tire could result in injury to someone near the tire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the valve stems for leakage, and will replace both the valve stem and the tire if leakage IS present. owner notification began march 28, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Owner complaints
29 complaints3 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
I was waiting at a red light and my truck started smoking and caught fire
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel tank delamination leading to stalling and eventual replacement of tank at my cost.
- Seat belts
Seat belt will not stay latched while driving vehicle. Appears to be latched but when vehicle engages the slightest bump on the road the buckle releases. I know this will not hold in the event of a crash. Recall was performed in 2002, which was just an inspection at that time but replacement was not performed at that time.
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train
This being 2ND diesel ford truck that has had same issue....losing power , blowing smoke. On this 2001 , I have replaced numerous filters, drained tank to clean ,wire harnesses,fuel injectors only to replace motor within a month or so due to contamination to system also transmission was replaced…
This being 2ND diesel ford truck that has had same issue....losing power , blowing smoke. On this 2001 , I have replaced numerous filters, drained tank to clean ,wire harnesses,fuel injectors only to replace motor within a month or so due to contamination to system also transmission was replaced before new motor which I feel could of been due to strain on vehicle....needless to say the truck has started the same problem again.i have sank so much into it I'D never get my money out of it if sold.i feel that ford should be held responsible for this issue and all the money people have put out to correct the issues occurring, with hundreds of others. This issue IS very dangerous when your trying to get home and it stalls out when driving due to loss of power. *tr
- Fuel system, diesel
TL* the contact owns a 2001 ford F-550 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the failure occurred as a result of paint delaminating inside of the fuel tank. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
- Fuel system, diesel
TL* the contact owns a 2001 ford F-550 sd. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the paint inside of the fuel tank was chipping and contaminating the fuel system. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown.
- Fuel system, diesel
I have a 2001 ford F550 super duty flatbed towtruck, the trucks design IS a combination from ford and international, which due to the faulty fuel tank delaminating and causing a financial lose of not only a days work, but also the need of having a two vehicles which while in tow stop traffic when…
I have a 2001 ford F550 super duty flatbed towtruck, the trucks design IS a combination from ford and international, which due to the faulty fuel tank delaminating and causing a financial lose of not only a days work, but also the need of having a two vehicles which while in tow stop traffic when all of a sudden the truck looses power and service engine soon light turns on. Cost over 1000.00 just in wrecker bills, and not to mention trashed the injectors, pump, and filter system and all the lines. Ford or international will not take any responsibility for a bad fuel tank recall. Truck IS still down and seems that I will probably have to replace all parts mentioned at my cost. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
We have 3 ford f550's that have gas tank leaks. *tr
- Fuel system, gasoline · Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter
We own a landscape business in south jersey. We have 3 ford f550's and all 3 have leaks in their gas tanks. Im filing a complaint for each one. We would like this investigated, its a major safety hazard. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Fuel system, other
We own a landscape const business and we have 3 ford f550's and all 3 have leaks in the gas tanks. This IS a very large safety hazard and we would like this addressed. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6). *tr
- Fuel system, diesel
TL* the contact owns a ford F550. While driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle stalled without warning and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic advised that the fuel tank would need to replace but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the part was not available because there was a high demand for the fuel tank. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
- Fuel system, diesel
June 21, 2007at shop for state inspection also engine missing. Replace fuel filter during regular service due to missing engine. june 17, 2008 - vehicle missing and stalling, diagnostics done , replaced wire assembly and gasket valve cover, cleaned motor sept. 23, 2008- missing in engine and…
June 21, 2007at shop for state inspection also engine missing. Replace fuel filter during regular service due to missing engine. june 17, 2008 - vehicle missing and stalling, diagnostics done , replaced wire assembly and gasket valve cover, cleaned motor sept. 23, 2008- missing in engine and stalling, diagnostics done, replaced camshaft sensors and carb cleaner added sept. 25, 2008 - missing and stalled would not start towed to shop. diagnostics done, drained fuel tank discovered peeling and slivers, replaced fuel pump, gaskets and wire assembly, fuel injectors and replaced fuel tank. *Tr
- Fuel system, diesel
I am having problems with my ford tank falling apart inside - have done my research and read about 100+ posts from other people with the same problem, no caused by the fuel, but by the tanks cheap design. Its going to cost thousands of dollars to fix - this IS not fair - ford knows of this problem, and they should fix it!!!!! *Tr
- Electrical system · Fuel system, gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford F550. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford F550. while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the computerized system. the vehicle was repaired. recently, there was corrosion in the fuel tank. the fuel tank was replaced and the vehicle IS currently operating properly. the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. the vin and mileages were unknown.
- Fuel system, diesel · Power train
I have been experiencing power failure, fuel starvation on my 2001 F550 diesel truck. I replaced the filters today at the onset of the incident, but just replaced them about a month ago with my mechanic. it runs fine on level ground, but at an incline it loses power and barely makes it up a hill.…
I have been experiencing power failure, fuel starvation on my 2001 F550 diesel truck. I replaced the filters today at the onset of the incident, but just replaced them about a month ago with my mechanic. it runs fine on level ground, but at an incline it loses power and barely makes it up a hill. I removed the tank pump from the top of the tank and looked in to it with a flashlight. the lining of my tank IS peeling off. after investigating online, I find this IS a serious issue with ford. I cannot afford to repair this vehicle again. I run a small business, and rely on this only truck to support my family of 7 kids, wife and mother. I have put 3 transmissions in this vehicle in its 110,000 mile lifetime, and now this. *tr
- Vehicle speed control
Ford recall # 05s28, speed control deactivation switch. have a motorhome under this recall. have been trying since september to get it fixed. Ford continues to put off availability of parts. It's IS now in january. Time spent in the motorhome IS nervous time, not knowing if fire will erupt at any time. What can be done? thanks *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicle parked in garage overnight with block heater plugged in. Block heater power cord failed resulting in fire. Vehicle engine compartment burned as well as the garage. *nm
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Dt: the consumer stated 2001 ford F550 super duty caught on fire under the dash board. consumer's husband was driving the vehicle when it caught on fire, going approximately 45 mph. according to the husband, he smelled smoke and saw fire. pulled over to try and put the fire out. the other…
Dt: the consumer stated 2001 ford F550 super duty caught on fire under the dash board. consumer's husband was driving the vehicle when it caught on fire, going approximately 45 mph. according to the husband, he smelled smoke and saw fire. pulled over to try and put the fire out. the other people in the vehicle got the items out of the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, and told the consumer there was a wrong fuse in it, installed by the consumer's mechanic. this happened on july 13, 2005. there was no one injured, neither the fire or police department was notified. consumer has not notified the manufacturer, but the dealership said they did. consumer IS not sure whether anything in the cab of the vehicle was damaged.*ak
- Tires
Six of the vehicle's wheels leaked air. *nm *sc
- Tires › Valve
Consumer states has had 3 blowouts due to defective tire valve stems. valve stems are leaking causing tires to deflate resulting in the blowouts. ts
- Tires › Valve
Valve stems have failed 3 times in past year.there was a recall on problem however ford has refused to inatall new valve stems due to the dangerous condition. I had metal stem installed at my cost.*ak
- Tires › Valve
We received a recall notice to have our local dealer (towne ford) check the valve stems in our 2001 F-550. On january 23, 2002, the check was performed and we were told no replacements were necessary. On march 25, 2002, one of our three man crews was traveling on the freeway at 60-65 mph and…
We received a recall notice to have our local dealer (towne ford) check the valve stems in our 2001 F-550. On january 23, 2002, the check was performed and we were told no replacements were necessary. On march 25, 2002, one of our three man crews was traveling on the freeway at 60-65 mph and experienced what they described as a blowout of the right front tire. They were able to pull safely to the side and call a local tire service company to have the tire serviced. When the technician arrived, he went straight to the valve stem and said heres your problem, we see this all the time with these big fords. When the crew arrived that evening to report the incident, I was on the phone right away to towne ford, believing that the recall had possibly been insufficiently addressed and that at a minimum, we should expect reimbursement from ford for the expense of the emergency service call. I was told to bring in the valve stem and original service invoice for reimbursement. Upon arriving at towne with our valve stem and service invoice in hand, we were told that there would be no reimbursement for this incident. After our objection, the service manager agreed to contact ford motor company and get back to us. Two days later we received word that ford motor company would provide 80% reimbursement and that they would need the valve stem and tire in question. I immediately called cumming henderson and was told that the tire had already been disposed of. At this point, and despite a call to townes customer service representative, ula, it became clear that towne was no longer interested in helping us. My call to the ford motor company customer relationship center was no more satisfying. We feel that a known safety issue was responsible for potential danger to three of our men and expensive down time. Having used ford motor company trucks in our business since 1970, and as current owners of eight ford trucks, we are very disappointed at the lack of support in this issue.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Suspension
The F53 motorhome chassis has a severe vibration. Rv has been taken to three different heavy duty truck dealerships attempting to correct the vibration.the rear end has been replaced, 4 rear tires have been replaced, transmission has been shimmed, and tires balance several times. Vibration IS still there.hands have a tendancy to tingle from the vibration and am afraid loss of control IS possible.
- Tires › Valve
Left rear outside dual tire had some tread separation. original equipment, 1,836 miles, mounted on a 2001, ford, F550. *Ak tire size 225/70r19.5, consumer stated he was notified by the tire company or ford that there was a recall on the valve stems until after the second blow out of the tire.*slc
- Tires › Valve
Manufacturers recall 01505. Stems of tires are defective, stems will not hold air inside of tires, and had two blowouts. *ak good year rep. Recommended to replace valve stems and tires, there IS no problems with blow out. * et
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine stalling
In a december 3, 2007 letter, ford advised nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall to replace the cam position sensor (cps) in approximately 1.2 million subject vehicles to address reports of engine stalling.a new design cps with improved performance and durability will be installed as a remedy.owner notifications…
In a december 3, 2007 letter, ford advised nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall to replace the cam position sensor (cps) in approximately 1.2 million subject vehicles to address reports of engine stalling.a new design cps with improved performance and durability will be installed as a remedy.owner notifications will begin in december 2007. The subject vehicles are durable, full-sized, medium duty trucks commonly used for commercial purposes, rescue/emergency response, and commercial or recreational towing.cps failure IS comparable to unexpectedly turning the key off since the signal it produces IS vital to the electronic engine control system.cps signal loss terminates fuel injection resulting in an engine stall.once stalled, the engine may restart right away, or may restart after a delay (typically 5 to 10 minutes), or may not restart at all.in addition to exposing the driver and other motorists to crash risk due to loss of motive power or vehicle disablement, engine stalling also effects the power assisted steering and braking. Through consumer interviews, odi determined that cps failures occurred without any form of warning, at any vehicle speed (50% at highway speeds), and under any driving condition, such as accelerating.consumers reported that about a third of the vehicles failed to restart, with another third reporting delayed restarting.half the vehicles that did restart experienced another stall on the same or a subsequent drive cycle (before cps replacement) re-exposing those consumers to the risks associated with a stalling event.in their voq reports, half of the odi complainants described difficulty controlling the vehicle due to lose of power assist systems, especially those who were towing at the time of the incident. The one alleged injury incident occurred in an intersection when a subject vehicle stalled while turning across oncoming lanes of traffic.although unsubstantiated, the complainant alleged an injury to a child occupant during odi's interview.the other crash allegations mostly involved low speed, loss of control incidents often caused by lack of power assist; no injuries are reported in these incidents, and property damage, if any, was minimal.consumers also reported other incidents with significant safety risks, such as disablement in a lane or on a shoulder of a high-speed roadway or interstate, or extended disablement in remote areas during severe weather conditions. The population above IS ford's estimate of the 1.4 million subject vehicles produced that are currently registered.the ford complaint and warranty counts noted above are current as of ford's last submission dated june 21, 2007; they do not include F-450, F-550, or econoline counts as these products were not formally within scope of the investigation when failure information was requested.warranty data analysis indicates that about half the claims involved a stall while driving event ( ford's assessment) and that poor cps durability was a longstanding concern.ford reported that the new cps design should meet or exceed their 10 year, 150K mile life expectancy design requirement.
- Engine compartment fires
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in…
Ea05-005 IS closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v-017, 05v-388, and 06v-286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford IS also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation IS closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.
- Front seat belt buckle assembly
During the initial recall campaign in 2001, the subject vehicles were inspected by ford dealerships using a test tool that would detect a defective front seat outboard seat belt buckle assembly.approximately one million vehicles passed the inspection test for one or both front buckles.subsequent to the recall service…
During the initial recall campaign in 2001, the subject vehicles were inspected by ford dealerships using a test tool that would detect a defective front seat outboard seat belt buckle assembly.approximately one million vehicles passed the inspection test for one or both front buckles.subsequent to the recall service action, odi received 15 consumer reports alleging that a passed inspection buckle subsequently failed to latch or inadvertently unlatched during use.in addition, ford has identified 543 owner and field reports alleging buckle failure subsequent to passing the inspection test.ford tested and examined over 100 warranty-returned buckles and found that 44% of the buckles had no problem or a condition not related to the recall inspection (non-latch related buckle damage or foreign contamination).warranty claims were highest during the 18-month period after the start of the recall (july 2001) and have been declining during the past 24 months.over the past 12 months, ford has received approximately 12 warranty claims per month out of a vehicle population of about one million.complaints counts are also decreasing.during the past seven months, odi has received only two complaints. A safety-related defect has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
- Front seat belt buckle assembly
Under recall campaign (01v227), ford recalled approximately 1.3 million vehicles to inspect and if necessary replace the front driver and/or passenger seat belt buckle.approximately 1.1 million owners responded by taking their vehicles to a dealer for inspection of the buckle using a specialized buckle test tool.ford…
Under recall campaign (01v227), ford recalled approximately 1.3 million vehicles to inspect and if necessary replace the front driver and/or passenger seat belt buckle.approximately 1.1 million owners responded by taking their vehicles to a dealer for inspection of the buckle using a specialized buckle test tool.ford reported that 829,927 vehicles had both buckles pass the tool test and another 167,336 vehicles had one buckle pass.odi and ford received complaints alleging seat belt buckle failure shortly after passing the original recall inspection service.complainants alleged that the buckle failed by either not latching or false-latching (partial engagement of the latch to the latch plate).a false-latched buckle may release with minor movement or impact against the buckle housing including inadvertent release while the vehicle IS in motion.odi IS upgrading this recall query to an engineering analysis (ea05-004) to further analyze the field performance of those vehicles that ford dealers passed (one or both buckles) using ford's inspection test (997,263 vehicles).
- Accelerator pedal sensor (etc)
Failure counts from odi?s analysis are stated above; see the additional problem experience discussion in the summary report.ford data contained duplicative reports for 4 odi complaints and 1 crash.three crashes were allegedly due to intermittent operation of the electronic throttle control (etc) pedal, one crash…
Failure counts from odi?s analysis are stated above; see the additional problem experience discussion in the summary report.ford data contained duplicative reports for 4 odi complaints and 1 crash.three crashes were allegedly due to intermittent operation of the electronic throttle control (etc) pedal, one crash occurred when an etc disabled vehicle was struck by another motorist, one report contained no detail.the injuries were minor.an issue involving fixed etc pedals was investigated also, however failure reports and populations are not shown above; see summary report for detail.although ford has used etc based throttle control systems for many years, the pap feature was new for my 2002.the subject etc sensor produces two output signals which the engine management system (ems) utilizes TO:1) determine fueling requirements; and 2) perform sensor diagnostics.one signal IS linearly proportional to throttle pedal position; the second IS a digital signal.by design, the detection of a sensor fault results in the engine returning to (or remaining at) the idle state.ford identified a defect in the pap etc sensor which prematurely affected an output signal; the migration of internal sensor lubricant caused a loss of proportional signal.the failure mechanism IS progressive and as the sensor deteriorates, the ems will detect a fault, store a fault code, illuminate a warning lamp, and the engine may remain at/return to idle.in the early stages, normal operation can be regained by pedal re-application.the failure progresses until the engine remains at idle.the engine does not stall, power assisted steering and braking systems are unaffected. Ford corrected the etc sensor defect and conducted field service action (fsa) 03b03 to replace etc pedals, addressing 50% of vehicles.at agency request to improve completion rate, ford extended fsa 03b03 for 6 months.based on odi's analysis of available data, ford's action has appropriately resolved the etc sensor proplem in the subject vehicles.the closing of the investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist, and should not be considered as having any precedential value or effect binding the agency in future defect investigations. See the attached summary report for additional information.
- Rapid tire deflation
This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject…
This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the field.the results of the test program indicates the effect of a valve stem ejection on these vehicles IS easily controlled. Further, with a population of almost 900,000 vehicles, having two to four years of exposure, odi IS aware of only 3 minor crashes and IS unaware of any injuries.the small number of crashes relative to the large population of vehicles IS consistent with the testing which was performed. Therefore, this investigation IS closed.see the attached report for full technical details.
- Sector shaft fractures
This ea was opened based on a response received from ford motor company to an information request (ir) submitted during sq00-018.ford stated in an internal service message that it had changed the steering gear sector shafts and pitman arms installed 1999 model year f-series super duty vehicles on march 22, 1999.ford…
This ea was opened based on a response received from ford motor company to an information request (ir) submitted during sq00-018.ford stated in an internal service message that it had changed the steering gear sector shafts and pitman arms installed 1999 model year f-series super duty vehicles on march 22, 1999.ford stated that these design changes were implemented to make improvements in vehicle steering and handling, and that virtually all of the reported fractured sector shafts were the result of extraordinary, possibly multiple, impacts.an engineering analysis closing report IS attached.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10171326This 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 evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.
- 10171325This 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 evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.
- 10055648Ford: the restraint control module (rcm) when using vcm II, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1035, and difficulty attempting programmable module installation (pmi). Model 2001-2004 f-super duty.
- 100236531999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4X4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4X4.
- 10018067Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
- 10017865Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
- 10014138Safety belt retraction speed.
- 10014086General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10014083Memontary return to idle during aggressive acceleration - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0123.
- 10013402Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10013316A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10013116Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
- 10013110Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking.
- 10012965Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit.
- 10010734Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. Oasis. To also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750.
- 10010731Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. Various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator.
- 10008574Transfer case shift issues on vehicles with an electronic shift on the fly (esof) transfer case.
- 10008334Engine-light tick or rattle type noise from engine after cold start.
- 10008310Engine-cylinder head deck leak-4.6 and 5.4L engines-new service-only gasket and cylinder head kits availability.
- 10008288Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. This oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03.
- 10008201Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. Update.
- 10008166Fuel signal to instrument cluster service tip.
- 10008134Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes p0603 (powertrain control module keep alive memory error) or p0605 ( powertrain control module read only memory error).
- 10008119Oil/dust film at cac connections.
- 10007395Air bag light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1871 or b1935 following ecs/rcm replacement.
- 10004881Accessory drive belt squealing noise from the engine area when the engine fan clutch IS engaged while operated in hot dusty climates. Various models including 2003 f450/550.
- 10004025Steering wheel fight after riding over bumps/ruts. 2003, 2004 F450 and F550 models included.
- 10002783Rough idle and/or hesitation when acclerating on certain super duty vehicles equipped with a 5.4L or 6.8L engine.
- 637569Some vehicles equipped with lpg engine may exhibit the two fuel gauges displaying different fuel levels.
- 636380Information on vehicles exhibiting a perceived poor fuel range / economy, and or a faulty fuel gauge.
- 636346Some vehicles may exhibit a long fuel filling time when temperature within the tank IS high, the overfill valve IS closed and the service pump station has very low hp rate.
- 636322Certain super duty vehicles equipped with lpg engine may exhibit a dead battery condition after leaving the vehicle parked for 2 or 3 days.
- 636250Some vehicles may exhibit cluster fuel tank gauge and lpg tank gauge display different readings.
- 630609Concerns with low power while in reverse.
- 630192Some super duty f series equipped with pto capable transmissions may exhibit a failure to go t high idle upon pto engagement.
- 630103Some vehicles may exhibit a tacky surface on the instrument panel (ip).
- 624626A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 622819Some vehicles equipped with a 4r100 automatic transmission may exhibit a reverse engagement stall.
- 621078Some vehicles equipped with 6.8L bi-fuel engines and a pto capable 4r100 transmission may exhibit low power in reverse.
- 620201Some super duty f series equipped with pto capable transmissions built after 02/01/2001 may exhibit a failure to go to high idle upon pto engagement.
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