107 of the 613 complaints filed about the Ford F-550 SD are about the engine — 17% of everything owners reported. The worst model year for it is 2004.
107
Complaints
17%
Share of all complaints
0
Crashes
20
Fires
ENGINE
Operator was driving a 2021 Ford F550 equipped with an Altec AT48M aerial upfit. As he was driving the operator noted that the check engine light came on and almost immediately followed by the message center displayed "Low Fuel Pressure" warning. As he was preparing to stop, he could see smoke coming out from under the hood of the truck. As he exited the cab, he could see smoke and flames coming out of the truck.
NHTSA complaint #11667475 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Went to shut vehicle off and it just kept running. No power inside the cab but the engine was still running and it could run and drive although zero inside electrical. Key was in off position. Very potentially deadly situation.
NHTSA complaint #11658117 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Operator was driving the vehicle when it experienced a fire in the engine compartment.
NHTSA complaint #11632424 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The contact owned a 2022 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started smoking and flames came from the left side of the engine. The vehicle inadvertently veered to the right of the road. In addition, the contact noticed smoke and flames were coming from the front passenger’s side and the rear of the vehicle. As a result, of the fire the contact sustained smoke inhalation that required medical attention. The Fire Department extinguished the fire. The contact was unaware of a Police report being filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
NHTSA complaint #11617935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
The operator was driving on the highway when the instrument cluster illuminated with a variety of warnings. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the highway and the operator exited to see the engine compartment was on fire. The vehicle was towed back to the yard and an initial inspection was completed. It was found that the fire was primarily located on the driver side engine compartment, similar to previous fires that we have experienced in our fleet this year.
NHTSA complaint #11615950 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
Operator was completing an inspection of their secondary fuel filter and found that the newly replaced fuel filter was leaking fuel. The filter had been replaced on 5/31/24.
NHTSA complaint #11594882 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
This concerns the International 6.4 Liter Diesel engine used in 2008-2010 Ford Super Duty Trucks. It is common knowledge in the industry that these are "bad" engines however there has been no recall as of date. In my situation, while under warranty, and carrying a load (5,000 lbs), the vehicle when into "limp mode" during an extended trip. After the load was emptied I took the vehicle to the dealer and they found nothing wrong with. Now at 25,000 miles, and out warranty timewise, the turbo(s) blew, evidencing that the truck had weak turbos from the factory. When referenced these occurrences, Ford still will not honor their warranty even though my initial complaint was timely and validly made. Ford misdiagnosed or didn't have the proper equipment to investigate my initial complaint. In any event, considering the widespread knowledge of this particular engine's defects, the entire 6.4 Fleet should be recalled as these engines have been being replaced and repaired on a massive scale.
NHTSA complaint #11565684 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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
NHTSA complaint #11534502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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,
NHTSA complaint #11509021 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
While driving down the road at approximately 45 mph, under normal conditions, with no warning indicators the low fuel pressure light came on. When the driver stopped the vehicle he lost all power and observed smoke emanating from the underside and hood of the vehicle. Prior to him exiting the vehicle he observed flames shooting out from under the console towards his feet. Upon exiting the vehicle I saw flames under the hood of the vehicle and utilized his supplied fire extinguisher to attempt to put the fire out. This was futile and to our benefit he had a pressure washer and 119 gallons of water that he was able to put into action to subdue the fire. Noting that the drivers side front fender melted off and a hole melted in the drivers side hood from the fire. The entire engine compartment was burned as well as melted components and plastic in the passenger compartment of the vehicle from the fire.
NHTSA complaint #11433239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
While driving down the road at approximately 45 mph, under normal conditions, with no warning indicators the low fuel pressure light came on. When the driver stopped the vehicle he lost all power and observed smoke emanating from the underside and hood of the vehicle. Prior to him exiting the vehicle he observed flames shooting out from under the console towards his feet. Upon exiting the vehicle I saw flames under the hood of the vehicle and utilized his supplied fire extinguisher to attempt to put the fire out. This was futile and to our benefit he had a pressure washer and 119 gallons of water that he was able to put into action to subdue the fire. Noting that the drivers side front fender melted off and a hole melted in the drivers side hood from the fire. The entire engine compartment was burned as well as melted components and plastic in the passenger compartment of the vehicle from the fire.
NHTSA complaint #11433239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN THE PARK POSITION AND WITH THE ENGINE IDLING SUDDENLY FLAMES WERE PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. DURING THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A REPORT WAS TAKEN BY THE SHERIFF'S DEPUTY. THE OWNER, A FIRE DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR, DETERMINED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAULTY ENGINE TURBO CHARGER. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. THE CONSUMER STATED 2007 BRUSH TRUCK IS GOING BACK TO WEIS FIRE SAFTEY IN KANSAS FOR A REBUILD. THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE TURBO CHARGER AS THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #11415570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 FORD F-550 CRANE VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, IT CAUGHT FIRE OVERNIGHT UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDED BFI JOB NUMBER: 304652019, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,242. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
NHTSA complaint #11252907 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-550. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, IT CAUGHT FIRE OVERNIGHT UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,012.
NHTSA complaint #11252912 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
MY V10 ENGINE ON MY MOTORHOME STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THIS IS DANGEROUS. THE ENGINE REMAINS RUNNING BUT WON'T ACCELERATE. PUMPING THE GAS PEDAL WILL FINALLY MAKE IT GO
NHTSA complaint #11210323 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ENGINE OVERHEATING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHAPMAN FORD OF HORSHAM (1100 EASTON RD, HORSHAM, PA 19044) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #11076629 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE FUEL TANK DISINTEGRATED. THE FLOAT FILTER AND FILTER WERE CLOGGED. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (VISION FORD, 1500 S WHITE SANDS BLVD, ALAMOGORDO, NM 88310) AND WAS ADVISED TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,550.
NHTSA complaint #11061627 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
WATTER SEPERATOR VALVE DUMPED FUEL ON THE TURBO CAUSING A FIRE.
NHTSA complaint #10946265 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING COMPRESSION FROM THE CYLINDERS INTO THE COOLANT SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A MALFUNCTIONED HEAD GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
NHTSA complaint #10915481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST COMPRESSION TO THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FAST ENOUGH TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,400.
NHTSA complaint #10904734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.