We found the following complaints for FORD F-550 SD (1999)
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While driving vehicle on highway all of a sudden clutch went out.consumer has taken vehicle into dealer almost every 20ooo miles. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.the vehicle had electrical problems. The cruise control goes off while driving for no reason. The bolts sheered off from the drive shaft. The air bag deployed while driving at 65 mph, injuring the consumers son, also consumer states emergency brake was on recall, however did not specify if repairs had been done.
While driving down the roadat aproximately 25mph 4-wheel drive ( transfer case) failed.driver pulled over to the shoulderwhile leaning over the steering wheel and airbag deployed.had a new transmission clutch put within the last 3 months.
While driving 65mph with cruise control on driver's side airbag deployed without warning. Driver had not hit anything, and was not involved in a crash.
While driving vehicle on highway all of a sudden clutch went out.consumer has taken vehicle into dealer almost every 20ooo miles. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.the vehicle had electrical problems. The cruise control goes off while driving for no reason. The bolts sheered off from the drive shaft. The air bag deployed while driving at 65 mph, injuring the consumers son, also consumer states emergency brake was on recall, however did not specify if repairs had been done.
We purchased our f550 from fact. On 2/7/99, in dec 1999 the 4 speed auto transmission went out with 9470 miles on the vehicle. Three weeks before replacing with a remanufactured transmission, we were told that the remanufactured are better as they are completly gone through; apparently the new ones are not.also had to repair a major oil leak by replacing several hoses, o rings and the right cylinder head high pressure oil line and fitting.may 4 of 2000repair to the switches in the door latch along with misc inside elec repairs.july 24, 2001 engine overheating, dealer replaced gaskets, thermostats and other related items, service document indicated recall work done but no explaination as to what.september 2, 2003 truck fire, burns an employee attempting to extinguish.truck towed to dealer, wire harness on both sides replaced, fire was on driver side the passenger side was ready to burn also. Received truck back, 6 hours later transmission goes out while driving on freeway.towed back to dealer and fords response is, we pay $2000.00 towards a remanufactured transmission and they would in turn pick up the rest of the costs and extend our power stroke diesel engine warrenty for 4 more years, ny problem is the transmission new in 1999 only cost $995.00 let alone the fact that this transmission only has 28,000 miles on it, am i paying for the defective wiring also?i think ford is yanking our chain and your chain and it needs to stop now.we impower you to help us the consumer and tax payers fight this kind of consumer absue and i hope it does not have to result to the loss of too many more lives before it is stopped.it is so obvious that there are some serious defects with this vehicle series and i am curious as to when it will be addressed.
We purchased our f550 from fact. On 2/7/99, in dec 1999 the 4 speed auto transmission went out with 9470 miles on the vehicle. Three weeks before replacing with a remanufactured transmission, we were told that the remanufactured are better as they are completly gone through; apparently the new ones are not.also had to repair a major oil leak by replacing several hoses, o rings and the right cylinder head high pressure oil line and fitting.may 4 of 2000repair to the switches in the door latch along with misc inside elec repairs.july 24, 2001 engine overheating, dealer replaced gaskets, thermostats and other related items, service document indicated recall work done but no explaination as to what.september 2, 2003 truck fire, burns an employee attempting to extinguish.truck towed to dealer, wire harness on both sides replaced, fire was on driver side the passenger side was ready to burn also. Received truck back, 6 hours later transmission goes out while driving on freeway.towed back to dealer and fords response is, we pay $2000.00 towards a remanufactured transmission and they would in turn pick up the rest of the costs and extend our power stroke diesel engine warrenty for 4 more years, ny problem is the transmission new in 1999 only cost $995.00 let alone the fact that this transmission only has 28,000 miles on it, am i paying for the defective wiring also?i think ford is yanking our chain and your chain and it needs to stop now.we impower you to help us the consumer and tax payers fight this kind of consumer absue and i hope it does not have to result to the loss of too many more lives before it is stopped.it is so obvious that there are some serious defects with this vehicle series and i am curious as to when it will be addressed.
Dt:the contact stated while driving the vehicle misfired.the mechanic determined thatthe spark plug wires were crossed, which send the spark to the wrong area. This wascausing air pollution.the wires needed to be replaced.the vehicle has not been repaired.updated 1/5/2006 -
While driving the "hot pipe" to the turbo-charger blew off of its coupling causing loss of power, the dealership indicated that this is a common problem and installed a new designed pipe that was redesigned due to the common failure, consumer is requesting reimbursement due to the faulty part. *mjs
Water pump goes out every 18000 miles or two months at cost $250.00 with 12k warrenty by ford. Ford can not remedy exhaust leaks after 4 times.
Clutch burns out prematurally.the clutch has been replacedthree times prior to this failure. Left high pressure fuel line hole rubbed from engine block/ water pump failure.
We purchased our f550 from fact. On 2/7/99, in dec 1999 the 4 speed auto transmission went out with 9470 miles on the vehicle. Three weeks before replacing with a remanufactured transmission, we were told that the remanufactured are better as they are completly gone through; apparently the new ones are not.also had to repair a major oil leak by replacing several hoses, o rings and the right cylinder head high pressure oil line and fitting.may 4 of 2000repair to the switches in the door latch along with misc inside elec repairs.july 24, 2001 engine overheating, dealer replaced gaskets, thermostats and other related items, service document indicated recall work done but no explaination as to what.september 2, 2003 truck fire, burns an employee attempting to extinguish.truck towed to dealer, wire harness on both sides replaced, fire was on driver side the passenger side was ready to burn also. Received truck back, 6 hours later transmission goes out while driving on freeway.towed back to dealer and fords response is, we pay $2000.00 towards a remanufactured transmission and they would in turn pick up the rest of the costs and extend our power stroke diesel engine warrenty for 4 more years, ny problem is the transmission new in 1999 only cost $995.00 let alone the fact that this transmission only has 28,000 miles on it, am i paying for the defective wiring also?i think ford is yanking our chain and your chain and it needs to stop now.we impower you to help us the consumer and tax payers fight this kind of consumer absue and i hope it does not have to result to the loss of too many more lives before it is stopped.it is so obvious that there are some serious defects with this vehicle series and i am curious as to when it will be addressed.
Vehicle is consuming excessive amounts of oil within short periods. Cause unknown.dealer cannot identify problem.
When any type of dust came into contact with the engine, the engine would implode and it caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.
While driving, the transmission stop shifting gears. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and the transmission was replaced.the vehicle also had major oil leaks through the fuel system.
Dt:the contact stated while driving the vehicle misfired.the mechanic determined thatthe spark plug wires were crossed, which send the spark to the wrong area. This wascausing air pollution.the wires needed to be replaced.the vehicle has not been repaired.updated 1/5/2006 -
As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed.the master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers.the transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear.the hard clutch made noise.the clutch company was well aware of ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.*sc
Heard a clunking noise, and hadvehicle serviced for universal joints.two weeks later, while driving on highway went to apply brakes and all of a sudden there was smoke everywhere, tires caught on fire, and brakes failed. Inside brakes spun around to caliper and froze.
As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed.the master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers.the transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear.the hard clutch made noise.the clutch company was well aware of ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.*sc
We have 4 f550 buses that have had the gas tank replaced twice on each bus do what we believe is coating failure.we now have an f450 that is experiencing the same conditions, we are forced to replace the gas tank on this vehicle as well.we take our vehicles to ford miramar truck center, and have had a ford factorrepresentative look into the problem only to tell us its not a tank failure issue.after what will now be 9 replaced gas tanks, i truly believe there is an issue here that must be seriously looked into.on a side note, after the second tank failure we changed gas stations thinking the problem was bad fuel-not the problem.
Internal coating failure on fuel tanks on f550 super duty ford trucks.the fuel system becomes clogged with rust and the tank must be cleaned or replaced.we have four vehicles and have incurred 8 to 10 failures in past three years. We are unable to get ford to address the problem which i think is improper application of the coating material.
Clutch burns out prematurally.the clutch has been replacedthree times prior to this failure. Left high pressure fuel line hole rubbed from engine block/ water pump failure.
Fuel tank is rusting.i understand ford had a recall for this, but my vin does not show one.my vehicle only has 48,000 miles and i am having to replace my fuel filter every 1000 miles!
As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed.the master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers.the transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear.the hard clutch made noise.the clutch company was well aware of ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.*sc
We purchased our f550 from fact. On 2/7/99, in dec 1999 the 4 speed auto transmission went out with 9470 miles on the vehicle. Three weeks before replacing with a remanufactured transmission, we were told that the remanufactured are better as they are completly gone through; apparently the new ones are not.also had to repair a major oil leak by replacing several hoses, o rings and the right cylinder head high pressure oil line and fitting.may 4 of 2000repair to the switches in the door latch along with misc inside elec repairs.july 24, 2001 engine overheating, dealer replaced gaskets, thermostats and other related items, service document indicated recall work done but no explaination as to what.september 2, 2003 truck fire, burns an employee attempting to extinguish.truck towed to dealer, wire harness on both sides replaced, fire was on driver side the passenger side was ready to burn also. Received truck back, 6 hours later transmission goes out while driving on freeway.towed back to dealer and fords response is, we pay $2000.00 towards a remanufactured transmission and they would in turn pick up the rest of the costs and extend our power stroke diesel engine warrenty for 4 more years, ny problem is the transmission new in 1999 only cost $995.00 let alone the fact that this transmission only has 28,000 miles on it, am i paying for the defective wiring also?i think ford is yanking our chain and your chain and it needs to stop now.we impower you to help us the consumer and tax payers fight this kind of consumer absue and i hope it does not have to result to the loss of too many more lives before it is stopped.it is so obvious that there are some serious defects with this vehicle series and i am curious as to when it will be addressed.
Framecracked,had it welded twice.also, emergency brake cable broke when pushing it in while towing.
While driving vehicle on highway all of a sudden clutch went out.consumer has taken vehicle into dealer almost every 20ooo miles. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.the vehicle had electrical problems. The cruise control goes off while driving for no reason. The bolts sheered off from the drive shaft. The air bag deployed while driving at 65 mph, injuring the consumers son, also consumer states emergency brake was on recall, however did not specify if repairs had been done.
Gears would get stuck.consumer could not downshift,but could shift up. When on interstate and trying to stop, it would not stop unless consumer switched offvehicle.to start, consumer had to crank it while in gear.
While driving, the transmission stop shifting gears. The vehicle was towed to a dealership and the transmission was replaced.the vehicle also had major oil leaks through the fuel system.
While driving transmission/brakes failed.
While working onsnowtruck suddenly caught on fire. Days later, a fire investigator said that fire had started because oftransmission fluid leaking in turbo, andcausing vehicle to burn.
The defective shift fork in the transfer case is coated in plastic wear, and causes the fork and conponents to move freely causing the vehicle to stall /shut off when parking.vehicle rolled away which could have resulted in a crash.dealer replaced tranfer case twice.please provide further information.
We purchased our f550 from fact. On 2/7/99, in dec 1999 the 4 speed auto transmission went out with 9470 miles on the vehicle. Three weeks before replacing with a remanufactured transmission, we were told that the remanufactured are better as they are completly gone through; apparently the new ones are not.also had to repair a major oil leak by replacing several hoses, o rings and the right cylinder head high pressure oil line and fitting.may 4 of 2000repair to the switches in the door latch along with misc inside elec repairs.july 24, 2001 engine overheating, dealer replaced gaskets, thermostats and other related items, service document indicated recall work done but no explaination as to what.september 2, 2003 truck fire, burns an employee attempting to extinguish.truck towed to dealer, wire harness on both sides replaced, fire was on driver side the passenger side was ready to burn also. Received truck back, 6 hours later transmission goes out while driving on freeway.towed back to dealer and fords response is, we pay $2000.00 towards a remanufactured transmission and they would in turn pick up the rest of the costs and extend our power stroke diesel engine warrenty for 4 more years, ny problem is the transmission new in 1999 only cost $995.00 let alone the fact that this transmission only has 28,000 miles on it, am i paying for the defective wiring also?i think ford is yanking our chain and your chain and it needs to stop now.we impower you to help us the consumer and tax payers fight this kind of consumer absue and i hope it does not have to result to the loss of too many more lives before it is stopped.it is so obvious that there are some serious defects with this vehicle series and i am curious as to when it will be addressed.
Clutch slave cylinder failed. Yh
Clutch assembly malfunctioned, causing any gear to get stuck in place.driver would have to shut vehicle off in order to get out of the gear.ford had to replace the clutch assembly twice.
While drivingclutch broke, causing the vehicle to remain in gear at 65 mph. Please give any further details. Consumer states pressure plate in clutch shattered three times within 46,000 miles.
As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed.the master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers.the transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear.the hard clutch made noise.the clutch company was well aware of ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.*sc
Whiledriving/ parking, andpulling inclutch goes out. Contacted dealer, they replaced part 3 times, on third visit they toldconsumer thattransmission was the cause.
While driving vehicle on highway all of a sudden clutch went out.consumer has taken vehicle into dealer almost every 20ooo miles. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.the vehicle had electrical problems. The cruise control goes off while driving for no reason. The bolts sheered off from the drive shaft. The air bag deployed while driving at 65 mph, injuring the consumers son, also consumer states emergency brake was on recall, however did not specify if repairs had been done.
The clutch assembly would not fully disengage after vehicle comes to a stop. The clutch would shift after stopping. Has taken vehicle to dealer twice for clutch problem,problem still exists.
While driving onhighway clutch fails,causing loss of vehicle control, to gain control ofvehicle enginehas to be completely shut down. Please give any further details.
Clutch burns out prematurally.the clutch has been replacedthree times prior to this failure. Left high pressure fuel line hole rubbed from engine block/ water pump failure.
Clutch is sticking in the vehicle.
While driving and making a turn clutchwent out for no reason. Driver had to turn vehicle off in order to stop.this has happened twice before. Consumer had clutch parts replaced.
Consumer states while driving the clutch will not engage causing the vehicle to only go forward. Please provide any additional information. Ts
While driving 30 mphrear end of vehicle locked up. Dealer stated that rear differential oil plug fell out while vehicle was being driven, oil leaked out and causedrear end to lock up.
While driving vehicle on highway all of a sudden clutch went out.consumer has taken vehicle into dealer almost every 20ooo miles. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.the vehicle had electrical problems. The cruise control goes off while driving for no reason. The bolts sheered off from the drive shaft. The air bag deployed while driving at 65 mph, injuring the consumers son, also consumer states emergency brake was on recall, however did not specify if repairs had been done.
Stabilizer bar has broken 8 times . Ford has mentioned therewas an engineering problem, but was not offering to do anything for consumer. They werejust replacingpart. They had not tried to find a permenant solution.the drive shaft makes noise while driving.
Heard a clunking noise, and hadvehicle serviced for universal joints.two weeks later, while driving on highway went to apply brakes and all of a sudden there was smoke everywhere, tires caught on fire, and brakes failed. Inside brakes spun around to caliper and froze.
Whiledriving/ parking, andpulling inclutch goes out. Contacted dealer, they replaced part 3 times, on third visit they toldconsumer thattransmission was the cause.
While driving down the roadat aproximately 25mph 4-wheel drive ( transfer case) failed.driver pulled over to the shoulderwhile leaning over the steering wheel and airbag deployed.had a new transmission clutch put within the last 3 months.
Rear disc brake on driver side rear, extreme wear of rotor because of ford engineering problem. Caliper is located on front of rotor, preventing mud, sand and gravel from self cleaning from rotor. Caliper acts as trap to hold debris against rotor, causing severe deterioration of rotors, including wear into cooling web and seperation of rotor disk from hub. Opposite rotor shows very little wear. Also caliper mounted on front of rotor traps gravel between pads and caliper frame, preventing pads from releasing. This brake problem has occurred now three times in less than one year on this 1999 f550, andthree times on our 1999 f450. This brake problem is a severe traffic hazard in the fact that the disc pad can wear into the rotor web, and upon application of brakes at high speed could cause the driver side rear wheel to lock, possibly causing a severe lane change into oncoming traffic. Disc pads should be mounted on rear of rotor so that forward motion of wheels would enable self cleaning.
Heard a clunking noise, and hadvehicle serviced for universal joints.two weeks later, while driving on highway went to apply brakes and all of a sudden there was smoke everywhere, tires caught on fire, and brakes failed. Inside brakes spun around to caliper and froze.
While driving transmission/brakes failed.
Rear disc brake on driver side rear, extreme wear of rotor because of ford engineering problem. Caliper is located on front of rotor, preventing mud, sand and gravel from self cleaning from rotor. Caliper acts as trap to hold debris against rotor, causing severe deterioration of rotors, including wear into cooling web and seperation of rotor disk from hub. Opposite rotor shows very little wear. Also caliper mounted on front of rotor traps gravel between pads and caliper frame, preventing pads from releasing. This brake problem has occurred now three times in less than one year on this 1999 f550, andthree times on our 1999 f450. This brake problem is a severe traffic hazard in the fact that the disc pad can wear into the rotor web, and upon application of brakes at high speed could cause the driver side rear wheel to lock, possibly causing a severe lane change into oncoming traffic. Disc pads should be mounted on rear of rotor so that forward motion of wheels would enable self cleaning.
As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed.the master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers.the transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear.the hard clutch made noise.the clutch company was well aware of ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.*sc
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 10 mph in a parking lot going over a speed bump the steering wheel spun freely. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they determined the problem was the steering box shaft had broken causing loss of control.the steering sector shaft needed to be replaced.the manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 04/06/06.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 5mph in a parking lot the steering wheel spun freely.the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they determined the problem was the steering box shaft had broken causing loss of control.the steering sector shaft needed to be replaced.the manufacturer has not been alerted. Updated 04/06/06
The vehicle's steering wheel locked up at 30 mph, in which the consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop.phthe power steering hose had popped out causing a loss of steering and brakes.scc
The right frame rail cracked and broke in half, consumer contacted dealer, and wanted dealer to get in touch with factory representative. *jg
Frame broke adjacent to the right rear shock absorber bracket. Dealer has been notified.
Framecracked,had it welded twice.also, emergency brake cable broke when pushing it in while towing.
The contact owns a 1999 ford f-550 sd. While parked, the contact noticed that the frame was fractured where the shocks were located on the passenger side. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.
As the consumer attempted to stop the vehicle, the pedal went to the floor and stayed.the master cylinder and slave cylinder had excess were on the pressure plate fingers.the transmission was hard to shift into reverse and low gear.the hard clutch made noise.the clutch company was well aware of ford's problem and had re-engineered and designed a new package to remedy the problem. There was fuel leaking at the fuel filter, the sway bar was broken, the door ajar light stayed on, engine oil leak, and the gas cap was broken.*sc
Stabilizer bar has broken so many times that they purchased them byhandfuls to keep them handy.manufacturer knows there's an engineering problem, andisn't helping.
Stabilizer bar has broken 8 times . Ford has mentioned therewas an engineering problem, but was not offering to do anything for consumer. They werejust replacingpart. They had not tried to find a permenant solution.the drive shaft makes noise while driving.
Consumer has been having problems replacingstabilizer bar. Stabilizer bar has broken at least 5-6 times. Ford was aware of problem, but would not assist at this time. Only remedy they seemed to havewas to to replacebar.
Recall 01 v 046 000.the recall states that there should be a 12feet inflator device to inflatetires; however , ford does not providedevice.consumer feels if someone were to get hurt it would be his responsibility, therefore consumer does not wish to comply with the safety regulations until the inflation devices are provided.
Recall 00 v 046 000. Recall states that there should be a 12 feet inflatorto inflate tires.however, ford does not provideinflator device.consumer feels if someone were injured, the responsibility would fall on him , therefore consumer does not wish to comply with the safety regulations until the inflation devices are provided.
Recall 01v046000 repairs not affective because not all vehicles hadvalve stems replaced.alldealer did was look attire, and iftire wasleaking, then they put some stickers onvehicle.but, even though consumer'stires were not leaking afterrecall was done, they blewout. The valve stem breaks off causing tire to deflate.all valve stems should be replaced.
Recall 01 v 046 000.the recall states that there should be a 12feet inflator device to inflatetires; however , ford does not providedevice.consumer feels if someone were to get hurt it would be his responsibility, therefore consumer does not wish to comply with the safety regulations until the inflation devices are provided.
Tire valve stem cracks and leaks, leading to tire blowout. Five resulting tire failures so far on a fleet of 17 similar trucks, all less than one year old.
Recall 00 v 046 000. Recall states that there should be a 12 feet inflatorto inflate tires.however, ford does not provideinflator device.consumer feels if someone were injured, the responsibility would fall on him , therefore consumer does not wish to comply with the safety regulations until the inflation devices are provided.
While driving vehicle on highway all of a sudden clutch went out.consumer has taken vehicle into dealer almost every 20ooo miles. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.the vehicle had electrical problems. The cruise control goes off while driving for no reason. The bolts sheered off from the drive shaft. The air bag deployed while driving at 65 mph, injuring the consumers son, also consumer states emergency brake was on recall, however did not specify if repairs had been done.
1999 ford v10, winnebago chieftain 34y. Consumer has had several problems trying to get recall repair work done on the vehicle.the consumer stated the engine light illuminated. The consumer took the rv to the dealer. They advised the consumer over a recall regarding the cruise control. The dealer disabled the cruise control without the consumers consent and informed the consumer the parts were not available to fix the recall. The consumer stated he became aware of parts being available at another dealership and went there, where they installed a wiring harness and recorded the recall had been done, but it was not fixed. The next dealership removed and replaced the wiring harness, to no avail, the engine light illuminated again.the consumer returned to the dealership andcomplained that the wiring harness that was installed did not fix the cruise control problem.they removed the last harness and installed another.the speed sensor was replaced four times. The consumer stated it has been three years, and the problem still has not been resolved.
Lost of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Loss of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Lost of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Loss of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Lost of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Loss of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Lost of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Loss of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Lost of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Wheel studs sheared off, causing right rear dual wheels to fall oftruck, causing loss of vehicle control.contacted dealer.please provide any further information.
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