2013 FORD F-550 SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 FORD F-550 SD has 0 complaints and 11 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to equipment modifications involving Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. These issues are associated with oil leaks and potential fire hazards.
There are 11 recalls addressing defects primarily related to equipment modifications and one involving the powertrain control module. The recalls affect systems such as PTO assemblies and engine control software.
Recalls- PTO pressure switch oil leak. Recall 14V307000 affects 19 vehicles modified by Tactical Vehicle Outfitters. Oil leaks from the PTO pressure switch may soak a thermal blanket covering the exhaust, increasing fire risk. The fix installs a new PTO pressure switch. Owners are notified and repairs are free.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak. Recall 14V327000 covers 10 vehicles modified by Stahl. Oil leaks onto the exhaust blanket create a fire hazard. Dealers install a new pressure switch kit relocating the switch. Notification and repairs are provided at no cost.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak. Recall 14V336000 involves 42 Dual-Tech modified vehicles with similar oil leak and fire risk from PTO assemblies. The repair moves the pressure switch away from the exhaust system. Owners receive free service and notification.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak. Recall 14V360000 covers 10 Palfleet modified vehicles. Oil leakage on the exhaust blanket poses a fire risk. Dealers replace the pressure switch kit free of charge. Owners are notified.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak. Recall 14V379000 affects 16 vehicles modified by Utility Truck Equipment. Oil leaking onto the exhaust blanket may ignite a fire. Dealers install a new pressure switch kit, free to owners. Notification is provided.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak. Recall 14V382000 includes 4 Somerset Welding & Steel modified vehicles. The defective PTO switch leaks oil onto the exhaust blanket increasing fire danger. The fix relocates the pressure switch and is performed free. Owners get notified.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak. Recall 14V328000 involves 21 vehicles modified by Iowa Mold Tooling Co. The PTO switch is inspected and potentially removed with a plug installed. This prevents oil leaks and fire risk. Owners are notified and repairs are free.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak. Recall 14V326000 covers 10 vehicles modified by Manning Equipment. Oil leaks from the PTO switch risk fire when leaking onto exhaust. Dealers install a new pressure switch kit to move it away from the exhaust, free of charge.
- Powertrain control software. Recall 15V175000 affects 6,322 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with ambulance or fire engine packages. The engine may shut down falsely due to an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor fault, delaying critical medical response. Dealers update the PCM software free of charge. Owners receive notification.
Owners of the 2013 FORD F-550 SD who face repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or serious safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify potential options related to these issues.
2013 FORD F-550 SD Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
9
Total Recalls
6454
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 FORD F-550 SD
6322 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
2013 FORD F-550 SD
10 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Manning 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.
2013 FORD F-550 SD
21 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
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.
2013 FORD F-550 SD
4 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be 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.
2013 FORD F-550 SD
16 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies installed on 2010-2013 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles. 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.
2013 FORD F-550 SD
10 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet 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.
2013 FORD F-550 SD
42 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Dual-Tech, Inc. (Dual-Tech) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-550 Super Duty trucks modified by Dual-Tech, 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.
2013 FORD F-550 SD
10 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl 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.
2013 FORD F-550 SD
19 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.