2011 FORD F-550 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2011 FORD F-550 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to engine components and power take-off assemblies. These concerns involve potential oil leaks, exhaust sensor malfunctions, and fuel system mounting problems.
There are five recalls affecting different systems on the 2011 FORD F-550. The recalls address defects in the engine, power take-off assemblies, and fuel tank mounting brackets. The risks primarily involve engine stalling and fire hazards due to oil leaks near hot exhaust components.
Recalls- Exhaust sensor failure. NHTSA recall 13V535000 affects 2,951 ambulances with 6.7L diesel engines. An exhaust gas temperature sensor defect may cause loss of power followed by engine stall, increasing crash risk and potential injury during patient transport. Ford replaces the sensor free of charge.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak (PJ’s recall). Recall 14V498000 covers 3 vehicles modified by PJ’s with Muncie PTO assemblies. Oil leaking from the PTO pressure switch can soak a thermal blanket near the exhaust, raising fire risk. PJ’s installs a new pressure switch kit relocating the switch at no charge.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak (J.C. Madigan recall). Recall 14V411000 involves 2 Ford chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines using certain PTO assembly pressure switches. Oil leaking onto the exhaust thermal blanket may cause fire hazards. J.C. Madigan replaces the pressure switch kit free of charge.
- CNG fuel tank bracket failure. Recall 14V040000 includes 18 transit buses altered for compressed natural gas with brackets that may break, risking tank separation, crash, or fire. Almared has fixed all affected vehicles free of charge.
- PTO pressure switch oil leak (All Wheel recall). Recall 15V052000 applies to 1 Ford F-550 with a 6.8L gasoline engine. The PTO switch may leak oil onto the exhaust thermal blanket, increasing fire risk. All Wheel installs a new pressure switch kit free of charge.
Owners dealing with multiple repairs associated with these recalls or safety concerns may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a qualified attorney can help determine possible legal options.
2011 FORD F-550 Summary
2011
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
2975
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2011 FORD F-550
1 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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.
2011 FORD F-550
18 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
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.
2011 FORD F-550
2 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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.
2011 FORD F-550
3 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
2011 FORD F-550
2951 vehicles affected
ENGINE
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.
Complaints
No complaints found.