2013 Ford F-550 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Wheels (1) · Steering (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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.
Service bulletins (8)
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:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-04-20 · TSB160066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
Electrical System 2016-04-20 · 16-0066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to arabic may exhibit a blank screen. this may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (fdim) or an improper software configuration of the fdim.
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
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2014-03-01 · ASI-44451 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: some model vehicles manual for powertrain control/emission diagnostic (pc/ed) has been updated regarding improved cooling fan circuit due to a lack of air conditioning, a malfunctioning indicator lamp (mil) and overheating. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2014-02-01 · ASI-44390 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: a possible intermediate clutch piston lip seal is worn and can cause an intermediate rough clutch piston bore to slip 1-3 and/or no 2-3 upshift condition. model 2012-2013 e series, f-450, 550, 53 motorhome, f 59 stripped chassis. *pe
Equipment:electrical 2013-06-01 · ASI-32275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: on some vehicles, with mytouch, my experience displayed time jumping or audio popping during initial ignition on cycle, or slow navigation calculations, due to amount of data, within size of contact list, creating processing problem for module during key on cycle. models 2011-2013. no model
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-06-03 · Engine · 🔥 fire“at 05:58 this morning the garage received a phone call from roadside assistance regarding a vehicle fire on the unit. spoke with the operator to verify his safety and inquire as to what happened. he stated he was driving down highway 99 at approx.70mph when he heard a loud pop, reduce engine power light came on, low fuel pressure light came on, sme…”
2024-12-26 · Engine“operator was driving the vehicle when they smelled fuel. operator immediately pulled over and found fuel leaking from the secondary fuel filter. i also have a video of the leaking filter but can not attach here.…”
2023-06-19 · Unknown Or Other“entry/exit steps failed. while exiting the coach, the entry/exit steps collapsed. i almost fell out of the coach while exiting.…”
2013-09-30 · Wheels · 8,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f550 with rickson wheels. the contact stated that while driving 3 mph, part of the front passenger's side wheel became detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the welding of the wheel was improperly constructed. the vehicle was repaired and t…”
2013-05-09 · Steering · 1,100 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford thor daybreak rv equipped with a 2013 ford mh stripped chassis (n/a). the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to wander out of the traveled lane independently. the contact drove with caution at a low speeds. the vehicle was later taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.