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Year · Make · Model

2015 Ford F-550 SD

What the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration knows about this vehicle: every recall, every consumer complaint, every defect investigation, every NCAP crash test. Sourced directly from NHTSA data feeds.

3
Open recalls
11
NHTSA complaints
2
Defect investigations
140
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

11 filed
1
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Engine
    4
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    4
  • Unknown OR Other
    3
  • Electrical System
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Power Train
    1
  • Service Brakes
    1

Recalls

3 campaigns
15V175000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)2015-03-25

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.

RiskEngine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.

FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.

15V024000·SUSPENSION2015-01-22

Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.

RiskIf the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixThe remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317.

14V204000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)2014-04-17

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks manufactured September 13, 2013, through March 28, 2014, and equipped with 6.2L gasoline or 6.7L diesel engines and 6R140 transmissions. An error with the transmission control software may be such that while shifting from "Park" to "Drive" the vehicle may display "Drive" but possibly engage "Reverse" for 1.5 seconds before engaging "Drive." Therefore, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

RiskIf the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

FixFord will notify owners, and dealers will update the transmission software, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2014. Owners may contact Fords customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C04.

NHTSA investigations

7 actions
PE24014·FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL2024-05-09

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

PE24014·FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER2024-05-09

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

RQ14005·ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2015-01-13 → 2016-03-15

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

Led to recall15V175000

RQ14005·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL 2015-01-13 → 2016-03-15

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

Led to recall15V175000

RQ14005·ENGINE2015-01-13 → 2016-03-15

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

Led to recall15V175000

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