TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ENGINE OVERHEATING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHAPMAN FORD OF HORSHAM (1100 EASTON RD, HORSHAM, PA 19044) …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE AND ENGINE OVERHEATING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHAPMAN FORD OF HORSHAM (1100 EASTON RD, HORSHAM, PA 19044) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11076629
110,000 miles · Feb 29, 2016
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A "STOP SAFETY NOW" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST FUEL TEMPERATURE SEN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND A "STOP SAFETY NOW" MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EXHAUST FUEL TEMPERATURE SENSOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V535000 (ENGINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
NHTSA ODI #10839026
150,000 miles · Apr 27, 2015
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. ...UPDATED 06-12-15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALERSHIP BOUGHT THE TRUCK BACK. THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED. UPDATED 06/30/15*JB
NHTSA ODI #10713225
Mileage unknown · Apr 27, 2015
Engine
WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AND PAID OVER 30K AND PUT DOWN 10K. THEY NEVER GAVE US THE FULL REPORT HISTORY OF THE TRUCK... WITH TWO TO THREE MONTHS THE ENGINE WENT OUT. WE TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE TOLD US ITS NOT WORTH IT. THE ENGINE IF REPLACED WILL GO OUT AGAIN. FORD HAD A DIFFERENTCOMPANY BUILD THE ENGINES AND ALL OF THERE ENG…
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WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AND PAID OVER 30K AND PUT DOWN 10K. THEY NEVER GAVE US THE FULL REPORT HISTORY OF THE TRUCK... WITH TWO TO THREE MONTHS THE ENGINE WENT OUT. WE TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND HE TOLD US ITS NOT WORTH IT. THE ENGINE IF REPLACED WILL GO OUT AGAIN. FORD HAD A DIFFERENTCOMPANY BUILD THE ENGINES AND ALL OF THERE ENGINES WERE BAD. I BELIEVE FROM 2006 TO 2008 UNTIL FORD TOOK OVER. SO, WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FROM 1900 HAMNER AVE, NORCO, CA 92860 (951) 737-6151. WE CONTACTED THEM AND THEY DID NOTHING ABOUT IT. SO, NOW I AM STILL MAKING MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF 543 A MONTH AND THE TRUCK BROKE DOWN AROUND JUNE JULY OF2014. I'VE BEEN PAYING FOR STORAGE PLUS MONTHLY TRUCK PAYMENT. THIS COMPANY KNEW THE HISTORY OF THE TRUCK BUT THEY WENT AHEAD AND SOLD IT TO US. I FOUND OUT THE HISTORY BECAUSE THE LAWYER RECOMMENDED THAT TO ME. I GUESS ITS HARD FOR LEMON COMMERCIAL TRUCK TO HANDLE. I JUST WANT MY MONEY BACK AND FOR THEM TO TAKE THE TRUCK BACK. THEY HAVE BEEN FRAUDULENT ABOUT THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10713207
31,871 miles · Jan 19, 2015
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
THE TRUCK HAS NOT RUN PROPERLY SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED, AND THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED BACK IN 2013 WITH MILEAGE OF 31,00 DUE TO OIL BEING SPLATTERED ALL OVER AND NO POWER. WE HAD SPEND OVER 10,000.00 TO FIX THE DEFECTIVE ISSUES. NOW ALMOST 2 YEARS TO THE DAY THE ENGINE HAS AGAIN FAILED. FORD OFFERS NO HELP OR EXPLANATIONS AS TO WHY …
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THE TRUCK HAS NOT RUN PROPERLY SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED, AND THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED BACK IN 2013 WITH MILEAGE OF 31,00 DUE TO OIL BEING SPLATTERED ALL OVER AND NO POWER. WE HAD SPEND OVER 10,000.00 TO FIX THE DEFECTIVE ISSUES. NOW ALMOST 2 YEARS TO THE DAY THE ENGINE HAS AGAIN FAILED. FORD OFFERS NO HELP OR EXPLANATIONS AS TO WHY THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN.. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10676458
23,000 miles · Aug 21, 2013
EnginePower Train
FORD 6.4L DIESEL ENGINES (2008-2010) IN F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS CONTAIN RADIATORS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY CONSTRUCTED AND UNABLE TO WITHSTAND ENGINE PRESSURES AND LEAK COOLANT, AND CAN CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURES DUE TO OVERHEATING. FORD REPLACED COUNTLESS RADIATORS IN ITS 6.4L VEHICLES UNDER WARRANTY AND ISSU…
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FORD 6.4L DIESEL ENGINES (2008-2010) IN F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS CONTAIN RADIATORS THAT WERE IMPROPERLY CONSTRUCTED AND UNABLE TO WITHSTAND ENGINE PRESSURES AND LEAK COOLANT, AND CAN CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURES DUE TO OVERHEATING. FORD REPLACED COUNTLESS RADIATORS IN ITS 6.4L VEHICLES UNDER WARRANTY AND ISSUED A NUMBER OF SERVICE BULLETINS RELATED TO ITS 6.4L RADIATOR FAILURES. HOWEVER, EVEN ITS REDESIGNED RADIATORS CONTINUE TO FAIL. IN OUR VERY LOW MILEAGE F550 DIESEL, THE RADIATOR FAILED AT 23000 MILES EVEN AFTER BEING INSPECTED BY FORD AND "APPROVED" AS ADEQUATE. FORD REFUSES TO PROVIDE A FIX. THE FORD DEALERSHIP TELLS US THAT SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE REPLACED RADIATORS AS MANY AS 10 TIMES, OR MORE. AN INTERNET SEARCH (E.G., GOOGLE) FOR "FORD 6.4L RADIATOR" SHOWS COUNTLESS OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE RADIATOR FAILURES. AGAIN, FORD IS UNWILLING TO RECALL THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE PARTS OR PROVIDE A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT. *TR
CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: CUES IS WORKING WITH CARRIER TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR CUES AT 1-407-849-0190.
FORD IS RECALLING 87,515 MY 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." SOME 40% SPLIT AND CAPTAIN'S CHAIR DRIVER'S SEATS, EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORTS, MAY HAVE IMPROPER WELDS AT THE JOINT OF THE SEAT BACK PIVOT BRACKET AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT SIDE PIVOT BRACKET MAY CRACK OR BREAK, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A REINFORCEMENT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK FRAME ON THE 40% SPLIT OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIR SEAT EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORT OR, IF NECESSARY, THE SEAT BACK FRAME WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM EXCESS HYDROCARBONS IN THE EXHAUST.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LACK OF POWER OR ROUGH OPERATION, UNUSUAL NOISES FROM THE ENGINE OR EXHAUST, WHITE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, AND POTENTIALLY A VISIBLE FLAME OUT THE TAILPIPE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE (B+) WIRE TO THE RIGHT HAND SPLASH SHIELD BOLT MAY RESULT IN THE BATTERY B+ WIRE CONTACTING THE SPLASH SHIELD BOLT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LONG TERM CONTACT COULD CAUSE WIRE CHAFE, RESULTING IN COPPER WIRE BEING EXPOSED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE BATTERY B+ WIRE COULD SHORT TO GROUND INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY B+ WIRE LOCATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE WIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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