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Year · Make · Model

2012 Ford F-550

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.

5
Open recalls
13
NHTSA complaints
2
Defect investigations
12
Service bulletins

Consumer complaints

13 filed
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries reported
0
Fatalities reported

What people complain about

  • Engine
    9
  • FUEL/PROPULSION System
    2
  • Service Brakes
    2
  • Unknown OR Other
    1
  • Fuel SYSTEM, Gasoline
    1
  • Engine AND Engine Cooling
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Electrical System
    1

Recalls

5 campaigns
14V498000·EQUIPMENT2014-08-13

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.

RiskThe 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.

FixPJ'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.

14V040000·FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING2014-02-06

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.

RiskIf the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.

FixAlmared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.

13V535000·ENGINE2013-10-30

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.

RiskAn 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.

FixFord 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.

13V380000·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE2013-08-23

Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured October 2011 through June 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.

RiskExcessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.

FixManning Equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. The recall has already begun. Owners may contact Manning Equipment at 1-502-426-5210.

11V582000·POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2011-12-08

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 AND F-550 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, “THEFT PROTECTION.” THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH PROBLEM.

RiskTHIS WILL ALLOW THE OPERATOR TO INADVERTENTLY SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO A NEARBY PEDESTRIAN.

FixFORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH FUNCTION AND REPLACE THE SWITCH IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA investigations

7 actions
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

RQ14005·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL2015-01-13 → 2016-03-15

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

Led to recall15V175000

RQ14005·ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM2015-01-13 → 2016-03-15

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown

Led to recall15V175000

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