2003 Ford F-550 Sd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Diesel (12) · Fuel System, Diesel:storage:tank Assembly (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
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 (94)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. after 30-jun-2023, mercon sp atf will no longer be manufactured and wi
Power Train 2021-02-10 · RFI20210210_624- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a transmission line. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. the transmission line connector may have an incorrect thread size, which will prevent it from being installed.
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
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-05-01 · ASI-44534 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 94 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-01-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 107,550 mi“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 d…”
2017-01-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 175,541 mi · 🔥 fire“ watter seperator valve dumped fuel on the turbo causing a fire.…”
2012-10-11 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner · 80,687 mi“i have experienced numerous engine failures, of which i have the receipts, on my f500 ford with the 6.0 diesel engine, at a cost to me of over $7,000. at the time of the failures, the engine was only out of warranty for a short period of time. because a diesel should last for a relatively long period of time and should not have these types of pro…”
2012-06-11 · Equipment:recreational Vehicle/Trailer · 25,000 mi · 🔥 fire“norcold corp. issued safety recall # 10e-049 on/about october 21, 2010 for refrigerator units in recreational vehicles for a potential "fire" in the cooling unit(s). a certified rv dealer confirmed fire damage to unit owned and operated by complainant . norcold corp. has refused to honor safety recall(s) and repair said damaged units. the fire was …”
2011-08-08 · Fuel System, Diesel · 100,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f-550. the contact stated that while driving 55-60 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the fuel tank inner lining was de-laminating and being drawn into the fuel system. as a temporary remedy, the contact decided to de-laminate the fuel tank. the vehicle was not taken to an au…”
2011-03-11 · Fuel System, Diesel · 75,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f550. the contact stated that the fuel tank had delaminated and caused the fuel tank to clogged up. the failure also caused the vehicle to lose power and stall while driving uphill. the was responsible for paying $900 to replace the fuel tank since there were no warranties or recalls. the manufacturer confirmed that …”
2010-10-15 · Fuel System, Diesel · 37,000 mi“i have 2 ford f550 trucks (2001,2003). both trucks with very low mileage (37k, 56k miles). both diesel engines. both have only had either shell or chevron fuel put in them. no bio fuels. the interior of both my trucks fuel tanks are delaminating and causing the various fuel filters to clog with a metallic debris and rust. ford motor company i…”
2010-09-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger · 1,038 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-550. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a severe loss of power and smoke was coming from the exhaust pipe, due to the unison rings failing. the rings are a part of the turbo charger on the engine and the contact had to have them replaced twice. the dealer stated that this was a known failure and that…”
2010-08-22 · Tires“hercules s-209 tire blew all tread lost major separations other tires notice widespread minor cracking. *tr…”
2010-06-01 · Fuel System, Diesel · 110,000 mi“fuel tank delamination. clogs fuel system, and trashes injectors and pumps. new tank, injectors, pump. clean fuel system. ford says biofuel, never use biofuel. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.