2002 Ford F-550 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (6) · Wheels (1) · Tires:tread/Belt (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2011-07-13 · campaign 11V352000 · 26,715 vehicles
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQU
Risk: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Service bulletins (48)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-U2J7Y-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this 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 fai
Equipment 2020-01-13 · DOR-C2C6H-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this 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 fai
Electrical System 2019-09-02 · SSM 48157 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2002-2008 f-super duty, f-150 and mark lt vehicles may exhibit concern during or after programing the vsm. the programming may fail or vehicle symptoms such as inoperative door locks, dome lamps, door ajar indicators or auto lamps may occur after successful programing. to ensure the vsm is conf
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-02-01 · ASI-44408 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: 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. *pe
Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) 2007-11-01 · 20052 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
1999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4. *nj
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2005-10-07 · 05174 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-01-22 · Electrical System · 25,000 mi · 🔥 fire“connector #270b melted at central junction connector. vehicle was both in motion and parked…”
2014-05-14 · Engine · 212,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford f-550 sd. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, thick white smoke was seen from underneath the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered flames coming from under the hood and front of the vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed. the fire department extinguished the flames. during…”
2012-05-17 · Tires“2002 ford f550 flatbed truck. consumer states vehicle is unsafe to drive *tgw the consumer stated all of the tires were dry rotted, to the point they could not be re-treaded. the rear brakes and wheel seals needed to be replaced. the fuel sending assembly failed, and had to be replaced at a cost of $ 1251.46. the upper shocks were rusted, the hea…”
2011-12-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline“driving vehicle, vehicle lost power. driver just made it off the road. had the vehicle towed to a service station. being told that the fuel tank is de-laminating. they have to replace the whole fuel system. total cost $3,500.00. called ford, they are saying there is no known problem. when i do a google search several complaints are posted on…”
2010-06-15 · Fuel System, Diesel · 142,000 mi“ford f550 truck has fuel tank problem. fuel lines, pump, filter & injectors getting clogged due to flaking on the inside of the tank. issue blamed on poor diesel fuel, but have researched several other cases all reporting the exact same issues. ford is taking no responsibility. truck will lose power and stall while driving. *tr…”
2009-11-20 · Fuel System, Diesel · 60,507 mi“vehicle had loss of power and ran rough. finally vehicle stopped working. the culprit was the ford fuel tank that had delaminated. the tank had to be replaced. the cost: $1600.00. additionally, there was a loss of revenue as this vehicle is used for production purposes. ford denied responsibility for any defects of their fuel tanks. with no ot…”
2009-04-23 · Fuel System, Diesel · 108,280 mi“servicing dealer just advised that the diesel fuel tank is delaminating from the inside and causing fuel line, fuel filter, and fuel injector clogging. although we always used clean diesel only, dealership would not say what caused problem but well aware of it. quoted $3,500.00 to replace fuel tank and sending unit. outrageous. especially when …”
2009-01-14 · Fuel System, Diesel · 36,000 mi“my 2002 for f 550 was driving and lost power in traffic eventually losing power and stalling in traffic on a very busy road. the truck was towed to a local dealer and i was informed that the inside of the gas tank was delaminating which caused a failure in the gas tank, failure in the sending unit,the failure in the fuel pump,and the failure of the…”
2008-11-24 · Suspension:rear · 125,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f550 super duty. the contact stated that the rear suspension system failed, which was a result of a defect repair by the fontaine modification company. the company sent notifications to the vehicles that had a defect with the rear suspension system. the rear suspension was previously repaired on the contact's vehi…”
2008-09-16 · Fuel System, Diesel · 44,000 mi“2002 ford f550 super duty diesel with 44,000 miles has a rusting fuel tank causing the fuel filter, pump, and injectors to get clogged. only diesel fuel has been used. when under any strain or load the engine with begin to lose power and sputter. once the engine runs for a few minutes at idle it seems to clear up again until load is put on the t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.