2011 Ford F-550 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Fuel System, Diesel (2)
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Safety recalls (5)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2015-01-30 · campaign 15V052000 · 1 vehicles
Defect: All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg., Inc. (All Wheel) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550 truck with a 6.8L gasoline engine manufactured May 14, 2010, to May 28, 2010. The affected vehicle is equipped with a PTO Assembly Pressure Switch, part number FR67, used with power take off (PTO) assemblies for Ford F-550 chassis. The PTO switch may leak oil onto the thermal blanket.
Risk: The 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.
Fix: All Wheel has notified the owner and will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact All Wheel customer service at 1-800-311-4778.
Equipment 2014-08-13 · campaign 14V498000 · 3 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: The 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.
Fix: PJ'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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 2014-07-08 · campaign 14V411000 · 2 vehicles
Defect: J.C. Madigan, Inc. (J.C. Madigan) is recalling one model year 2011 Ford F-550, and one model year 2013 Ford F-450 chassis with a 6.8L gasoline engine dump trucks equipped with certain PTO Assembly Pressure Switches, part number 30T37594, manufactured June 2009 through June 2013, used in power take off (PTO) assemblies. The switch may begin leaking oil.
Risk: The 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.
Fix: J.C. Madigan will notify 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 in September 2014. Owners may contact J.C. Madigan customer service at 1-978-847-2900.
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting 2014-02-06 · campaign 14V040000 · 18 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
Fix: Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.
Engine 2013-10-30 · campaign 13V535000 · 2,951 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An 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.
Fix: Ford 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.
Service bulletins (4)
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:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2017-11-02 · SSM 46900 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and a dtc p161a after pcm replacement. this may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. to clear this dtc, use the ford integrated diagnostic system (ids) service tool or
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2015-07-01 · 44863 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. please use at your discretion. various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter noise, at highway speeds when the rear door window(s) or sunroof are open. *ta
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel 2015-01-09 · 44848 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain 2011-2015 ford f-super duty with 6.7 diesel engines may experience a vibration buzz noise from the diesel fuel conditioning module (dfcm) and/or may 10/1/1 pressure fuel lines w/o diagnostic trouble code poosa. *ta
Electrical System:software 2011-10-11 · 15-0042 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford 2011-2012 f250, f350, f450, f550 : information regarding f-super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l engine and built before 10/11/2011 may exhibit a mil on with dtcs, p207f, p20ee, p2200, p2201, p2209, p164a, p2a00 or p0133. *lj
What owners report
2024-12-06 · Engine · 49,000 mi“the contact owns a 2011 ford f-550. the contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a failure in cylinder #8 and with engine failure. the contact was informed that the engine …”
2024-12-04 · Engine · 6,500 mi“the contact's local fire department owns a 2011 ford f-550. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled out as several warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. the contact made multiple attempts to restart the engine but the failure persisted. due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic wher…”
2021-01-13 · Vehicle Speed Control · 155,000 mi“truck will shake uncontrollably at highway speeds. we have had the front end/drive shaft/new tires/wheels either replaced or gone through. nothing has improved.…”
2020-04-22 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 24,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-550. the contact stated he received a notice that the vehicle had two linings in the internal part of the vehicle which both unexpectedly detached and contaminated the fuel in fuel tank. the contact stated the failure caused the engine to fail. the vehicle was towed to a unknown local dealer for a diagnostic test…”
2017-06-07 · Engine · 22,555 mi“engine shutting off & will not re-start after. will restart after it sits for a couple hours. has been into tuttleclick ford several times for repair of this issue. still not fixed.…”
2015-11-10 · Fuel System, Diesel · 18,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled shortly after the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the interior lining of the fuel tank shed into the fuel tank and damaged the engine. the dealer stated that both…”
2015-08-25 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 19,633 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-550. while at a stop sign, the vehicle stalled and the low power warning message displayed across the message board. the contact was able to restart the vehicle which was then towed to a dealer. the technician stated that there was contamination in the fuel line and that the fuel system needed to be replaced. the …”
2015-01-22 · Engine · 19,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2011 ford f-550. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was able to restart after multiple attempts. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing the mechanic diagnosed contamination in the fuel. the vehicle was repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaig…”
2014-06-04 · Engine · 104,000 mi“ford has a tsb on a cylinder #5 glowplug failure that causes engine failure. coincidentally, their warranty on a 6.7 diesel is to 100,000 miles. mine failed at 104,000. ford is not covering it. this is going to cost me $13,000. the item should be a recall. *tr…”
2014-05-06 · Fuel System, Diesel · 14,737 mi“fuel tank is rusted from inside . clogs filters and system . *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.