2017 Freightliner Redundant Ford F550 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2019-06-18 · campaign 19V463000 · 1 vehicles
Defect: Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-550 vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Farber will notify owners, and Whelen will remedy the lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Farber at 1-800-331-3188.
Service bulletins (1)
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:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-06-08 · SAN-Vol1 I1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the service awareness newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a tsb, ssm, gsb, or other electronic communication. this article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.
What owners report
2026-03-06 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the cp4 pump in my truck exploded sending metal fragments through the fuel system. i was going 55 mph, it went into low engine power mode and then turned off leaving me stranded on the side on an interstate. this is a known issue with this model. there were no warning lamps, messages or symptoms prior to this happening. the fuel pump failure is cat…”
2022-11-14 · Unknown Or Other“the frame cracked, because of "customer satiisfaction program" 21b04 we inspected our frame on a regular basis. we are an independent repair shop. we sent pictures to ford and they said wrong type of chassis to be covered. if you look back at a "terex" safety notice "sn-610-14" ford has had this problem since 2006.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.