We found the following complaints for FORD F-550 SD (2000)
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Spark plug spit out, a known ford problem.
The contact owns a 2000 ford f-550 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times, but the failure was unable to be determined. The dealer replaced the engine electronic control unit, the fuel tank was aligned, the filters and the fuel injectors were replaced, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 294,731.
Ford f-550 was sitting in driveway with the engine off and caught on fire, the cab of the truck was completely engulfed in flames seconds later vehicles cruise control switch had been replaced under fords recall of the part according to concerns of vehicle fires but was obviously still faulty.
200 ford f-550, miss in engine unresolved thru dealers and other shops, been this way since new, consulted with last 2 owners, same issue, i replaced all 8 injectors, injector harness,rocker arms, still engine misses at 24-2600 rpms, white/blue smoke, hard cold starts, rough idling, problem has still not been able to be resolved i purchased truck to add to fleet in december 2004 and no one including ford can fix this truck after several thousand dollars in repairs ive read reports ford had issues not yet resolved on these trucks. Is this the case,? has it been resolved , and if so what cure fixed these trucks?
Ford truck began loosing power.became unable to climb hill and continue up road.driver was in very remote alaska in subzero temperatures in work truck (as most f550s are) miles from help. Plowing a firewood road for the state of alaska.we maintain our trucks to the best of our ability to prevent such a life threatening circumstance.driver called me for help.i was able to go online and find enough information (knowing it was not a filter or pump or maintenance issue i dug deeper) to deduce the fuel tank had delaminated as lately has become "common" with these trucks.under my advice driver (being a mechanic) was able to blow compressed air from a compressor he had on board back into the tank and temporarily get the truck running correctly and get back civilization.truck clogged again and has been run starving for fuel for hours before it got to the hill.we are completely upset at the price ford wants to remedy an extremely dangerous design flaw. These trucks are used all over this nation as emergency service vehicles.i know because i have 3 for that purpose.i believe my 2008 wildland fire engine may have the same issue (2008 f550) as the 2000 f550 plow truck i wrote about above. These trucks are relied on with lives to not be burned over during fire burnouts and operations.others of this type of vehicle are ambulances, wreckers, etc.i talked to a ford tech and all dealers that work on these heavy duty trucks know about this problem.why didn't i.my drivers are in danger and google told me enough to get ford tech's to tell me, and it's my financial loss????please look into the delaminating tank issue for f550 trucks.$3,000 and risk of stranded in front of the flames in summer and remote alaska freezing temps in winter.safety issue like that should be stamped into the dash if its known on these emergency service trucks.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2000 f 550 the oil pan has rotted from the vehicle.dealer states this is a big problem on this model.replacement of the part requires this removal of the engine.this is not a warranty covered item.
Was driving along in my ford f550 psd when the engine quit. Lost power steering and brakes. Pulled over the side of the road for five min. And restarted truck. Next day it did the same thing this time as we were pulling into a parking lot. Restarted and drove back to camp ground and changed the cps (cam position sensor) the problem never happened again. Glad i was not towing the fifth-wheel at the time.
2000 ford f-550 fuel tank liner failures.tank liner coming apart causing the fuel tank needing to be relined, and replacing the fuel pump and fuel filter.
The contact owns a 2000 ford f550.the contact stated that the gas tank was faulty since he had it replaced in 2007 and needs to bereplaced again due to corrosion.the dealer did not offer any assistance due to the age of the vehicle.the manufacturer was aware of the failure.no repairs were performed.the current mileage was 90,000.the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
2000 ford f-550 fuel tank liner failures.tank liner coming apart causing the fuel tank needing to be relined, and replacing the fuel pump and fuel filter.
The contact owns a 2000 ford f550.the contact stated that the material in the fuel tank has detached from the inner structure of the tank.the material was in the fuel injector and caused the vehicle to stall and shuts off intermittently while driving 65 mph.the contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer to replace the fuel tank, fuel pump, fuel sender, fuel filters, and the fuel injectors.the repairs have remedied the failure.the contact stated that the vehicle could have caused a crash while stalling. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 98,450.
Vehicle shut off while driving 11,425 miles 6/17/02 warranty replace fuel pump. 6/28/02 stalled on freeway 11,698 local deal gaudin ford pulled diesel fuel tankfound coating inside fuel tank pealing off pluging system they would not warranty the job saying its a fuel problem .we use biodiesel as an alternat fuel in the valey for the last 2 yearsford motor company reps say they do not stand behind biodiesel it voids warranty. Is this true? our is it possiple a defect in the coating in the tank i have never noticed a coating inside a diesalfuel tank before.
Vehicle would not go more than 5 mph going up a hill, vehicle was taken in to be inspected for this problem and after various diagnosis and attempted repairs it was finally discovered that manufacturer installed a gasoline pump in the truck instead of a diesel fuel pump, consumer also experienced another problem while driving, the truck stalled and fuel and oil spilled on the road and then consumer saw smoke coming from engine, consumer is requesting reimbursement for truck rentals.
Vehicle shut off while driving 11,425 miles 6/17/02 warranty replace fuel pump. 6/28/02 stalled on freeway 11,698 local deal gaudin ford pulled diesel fuel tankfound coating inside fuel tank pealing off pluging system they would not warranty the job saying its a fuel problem .we use biodiesel as an alternat fuel in the valey for the last 2 yearsford motor company reps say they do not stand behind biodiesel it voids warranty. Is this true? our is it possiple a defect in the coating in the tank i have never noticed a coating inside a diesalfuel tank before.
Ford truck began loosing power.became unable to climb hill and continue up road.driver was in very remote alaska in subzero temperatures in work truck (as most f550s are) miles from help. Plowing a firewood road for the state of alaska.we maintain our trucks to the best of our ability to prevent such a life threatening circumstance.driver called me for help.i was able to go online and find enough information (knowing it was not a filter or pump or maintenance issue i dug deeper) to deduce the fuel tank had delaminated as lately has become "common" with these trucks.under my advice driver (being a mechanic) was able to blow compressed air from a compressor he had on board back into the tank and temporarily get the truck running correctly and get back civilization.truck clogged again and has been run starving for fuel for hours before it got to the hill.we are completely upset at the price ford wants to remedy an extremely dangerous design flaw. These trucks are used all over this nation as emergency service vehicles.i know because i have 3 for that purpose.i believe my 2008 wildland fire engine may have the same issue (2008 f550) as the 2000 f550 plow truck i wrote about above. These trucks are relied on with lives to not be burned over during fire burnouts and operations.others of this type of vehicle are ambulances, wreckers, etc.i talked to a ford tech and all dealers that work on these heavy duty trucks know about this problem.why didn't i.my drivers are in danger and google told me enough to get ford tech's to tell me, and it's my financial loss????please look into the delaminating tank issue for f550 trucks.$3,000 and risk of stranded in front of the flames in summer and remote alaska freezing temps in winter.safety issue like that should be stamped into the dash if its known on these emergency service trucks.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Emergency brace actuator pedal # f81z-2780-aa.
The ford f-550 with the 7.3l powerstroke engine and automatic transmission has a flaw in its design.the flexplate (flywheel) on ours cracked all the way around the bolts holes in august of 2009.the exact same thing happened in september of this year (2010).we could figure out what it was at first.it simply got louder and louder.had we gone much longer without figuring it out, the vehicle could have lost the ability to propel itself while driving down the road.the flywheel has to be replaced, which costs $599.00 with parts and labor.
While driving in reverse to dump a load of materiala fire erupted in engine compartment.dealership is in possession oftruck ,and has not released it to the owner. Cause of the fire wastransmission vent hose being pinched, which causedan increase in pressure behind the dip-stick. Dip-stick was forced out of place due to pressure.this allowed transmission fluid to be sprayed intohot engine compartment.please provide any additional information / documentation.
Two clutch failures within 80000 miles. Interstate driven only.
Bolts that attach the yoke to the transmission came loose, causing the driveshaft to drop. Driveshaft dug into the pavement, causingdriver to lose control of the vehicle. Truck was towed to the dealership.truck, which is owned by smoth towing is beingis being repaired. Truck is owned by . Please provide any further information.
Consumeruses vehicle forhauling purposes.pilot bearing goes out which disengages the clutch. Thiscausesgears not to shift. Vehicle is only operating in neutral, and relying on the brakes.problem occurs every 1600-1700 miles.dealer is aware. Please provide more information.
The purpose of this is to shed light on a defective parking brake system designed by ford. The system will affect several model years of ford light and medium duty trucks. The parking brake pedal assembly does not withstand regular use it tends to fall apart. The last assembly installed in my f-500 is a ford new assembly and held up for 18000 miles, ford now refuses to provide a replacement under warranty. The failure of the system has cause this truck to roll and hit parked cars. The entire design is a failure as it can not safely hold the weight of an empty vehicle. My truck weighs 14000 empty and is rated at 19000 gvw. The assembly even when adjusted properly can not hold the vehicle on an incline. The inside the rotor hat design for parking brakes is a copy from the light suv's ford produces. This is not an adequate design for heavier vehicles. The surface area contact of shoes to the inside of the rotor hat is not great enough to produce the friction needed to hold the vehicle. I know of several other people that have the same problem with their fords in the same model years. At 360749 miles the entire parking brake system has been rebuilt on this specific truck. The shoes are adjusted up manually (it has no self adjust feature) tight with the rotor hat and the system will not hold the vehicle on an incline. The system with normal wear becomes a greater hazard as the park brake system weakens quickly.
Intermittent brake failure at 40 mph and higher. Vehicle will vibrate over 60 mph when braking, and rear wheels lock up.vehicle was taken to the dealer five times, and dealer could not duplicate the problem . Consumer stated that rear wheels lock up causing loss of control of the truck.
When applyingbrakespedal resists and become very hard,causing brake failure, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Dealer had replaced brake system in july 2000 but did not advise consumer of the exact repairs that were made. Brakes failed again, dealerreviewed past history on their system, and voluntarily will replace entire braking system again without advising consumer again of exact repairs or receipt.
Consumer states that the brakes on the vehicle have failed twice within the last two weeks, the brake pedal will go all the way to the floor and the vehicle will continue to go forward with out slowing down and other times it will slow down. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm
Intermittent brake failure at 40 mph and higher. Vehicle will vibrate over 60 mph when braking, and rear wheels lock up.vehicle was taken to the dealer five times, and dealer could not duplicate the problem . Consumer stated that rear wheels lock up causing loss of control of the truck.
The contact owns a 2000 ford f-550. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering and brake lines were leaking causing the brakes and steering to become inoperable. The contact pulled over and topped off the power steering fluid reservoir and drove to the residence.the contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
While driving the brake line developed a hole which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance. *nlm the driver applied the brake as he was going off ramp and the pedal had gone to the floor.the consumer noticed a hole had blown through the metal flex line. *scc
The contact owns a 2000 ford f-550. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the power steering and brake lines were leaking causing the brakes and steering to become inoperable. The contact pulled over and topped off the power steering fluid reservoir and drove to the residence.the contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
While driving, the steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably without warning.the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the consumer that the steering box shaft needed replacement.please fill in additional information.
- the contact stated that the driver of a 2000 f550 super duty truck was traveling less than 5 mph when the driver made a hard left u-turn and then a hard right and the steering shaft snapped, causing a loss of control.the failure mileage was 26,188.the vehicle was towed back to an independent facility.the independent facility diagnosed the failure as the steering box shaft breaking. The dealer has been contacted and the general manager was aware of this failure.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving the vehicle 2 mph in a parking lot the steering wheel spun freely. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they determined the steering box shaft had broken causing loss of control. The manufacturer has not been alerted.updated 4/6/2006 -
The right frame rail cracked on the vehicle.the consumer contacted the dealer and wanted the to get in touch with a factory representative. *ph
Drivers side frame crossmember has separated from frame rail.....broken rivets and welds....#8-2b in the ford workshop manual page 502-02-2 denotes cross member as part of the complete frame assembly...........unsure how to proceed correctly with minimal help from ford after numerous phone calls.
Drivers side frame crossmember has separated from frame rail.....broken rivets and welds....#8-2b in the ford workshop manual page 502-02-2 denotes cross member as part of the complete frame assembly...........unsure how to proceed correctly with minimal help from ford after numerous phone calls.
The truck has a vibration, that is worse with the trailer attached, it is causing the steering to be loose, and it is hard to keep in your lane. The dealer can not seem to find the problem. I am afraid this will eventually cause an accident.
Consumeruses vehicle forhauling purposes.pilot bearing goes out which disengages the clutch. Thiscausesgears not to shift. Vehicle is only operating in neutral, and relying on the brakes.problem occurs every 1600-1700 miles.dealer is aware. Please provide more information.
Recall 01 v 046 000.recall states that there should be a 12 feet inflator device; however, ford does not provide inflator 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 25-30 mph rear passenger tire fell off. No accident. Please provide further details.
On several occasions, general tires, size p225/70r19.5, lose traction on snowy pavement, consumer has had 2 accidents because of this, consumer also states that these tires are sold as all terrain tires, however they are not.
On several occasions, general tires, size p225/70r19.5, lose traction on snowy pavement, consumer has had 2 accidents because of this, consumer also states that these tires are sold as all terrain tires, however they are not.
Consumer was traveling about twenty miles onhighway in traffic. Left front tire air came out.he was forced over to shoulder. Continental general, p22570r19.5. Dealership wasaware ofproblem.
Failure #1: sudden blowout on interstate highway in iowa of left front tire. Tire in shreds by time i got off highway. Replaced tire at own expense. (tiresize: 225r7019.5)( dot number:tire size: 225r7019.5 )
Tire tractiongeneral 225/70r 19.5tires loose traction with the ground, mainly on snow---is unsafe in winter cond. & heavy rain
Various positions and miles.appears to be a "zipper failure in the sidewall" (dot number: cu8rhmtjtiresize: 225/70r19.)
While pulling a trailer at 50 mph with driver & one passenger, noticed a flapping noise fromrear inner tire. Entire sidewall has collapsed on a 2000, ford f550 , original equipment, lmt460; dot# cu9r1htr389. Tire available for analysis.
The tread of the tire separated from the sidewalls.it was the inside tire of a dual wheel setup.( dot number: cu9phmtj tire size: 2257or19.5 )
Consumer was informed that vehicle was affected by recall 01v046000 concerning tire: valve stem. Dealership performed recall repairs.however,tire that was missing a valve stem was not replaced according to the corrective action defined byrecall.those tires have been rotated, and consumerwas unsure which tirewas unsafe.please provide any additional information / attachments.
Recall 01v046000 on valve stems done on 23 apr.2001.dealer inspected valve stems, did not replace them. Then on 30 may 2001, passenger's rear inside tire was found flat while parked.on june 18th, driver side front valve stem broke.
Consumer had atire valve stem inspection.dealer inspectedtire one week before, he had a valve blowout, causing himto lose control.
Consumer states all the valve stem was replace due to a past recall and now the problem reoccurring. Dealer notified.nlm
I think metal valve stems are needed in these h.d. Trucks. Has any failed? ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****769357.
Recall campaignfor ford f550 trucks concerning the vale stems used on 19.5 inch tires.one of the vehicle's tires had to be replaced because the valve stem failed causing severe damage to the tires sidewall.on another occasion one of the dually wheel tire valve stems failed and caused the tire to go flat.the consumer replaced all four dually tire valve stems with the tread nut on top.the consumer request reimbursement.
Recall 01v046000/manufacturer's recall 01s05; rear axle inside dual tire deflated due to valve stem rupturing. Vehicle was at dealer being serviced. Also, the problem is due to wrong size valve stem for tire combined withvehicle's weight capacity and tire pressure.dealer is aware.on another occasion, the right front stem blew out completely at 60 mph damaging tire.general tires lmt 400 dot cu9r hmtj 499.
Recall 01 v 046 000.recall states that there should be a 12 feet inflator device; however, ford does not provide inflator 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.
Dealer will only replace valve stems, not leaking tires as stated in recall. Ford says it's up to dealer.vehicle has had 3 blowouts on may2 and 3 , 2001;1 right front,and 2 rear tires, after valve stems were replaced.
Consumer received recall notification (01s05) consumer took vehicle in for inspection of the valve stem and it was determined that the tirewas defective, however tire was not available.
While towing 17,500 lb. Fifthwheel, consumer noticed broken valve stem on a continental general 225 / 70r 19.5 lmt 400 tire and no air in tire. First dealership would not repair stating that side wall of tire could be damaged. Consumer went to another dealer and had the valve repaired.upon departing dealer, consumer notice another valve was missing. Consumer took vehicle back to original dealer and was under the impression that all four tires would be replaced.instead, dealer repaired all 4 valve stems.
Consumer received a recall notice from ford regarding the tires, valve stem #10v046.consumer was not present during the inspection of the vehicle.consumer was informed by the dealer that it was up to ford's specifications.in september the inside rear tire went flat.consumer was pulling a trailer and didnt realize there was a flat.the tire side walls were destroyed.because of the damage, there was no way to determine the cause.in july of 2002, two of the inside rear tires went flat simultaneously.consumer was pulling a trailer at the time and had been checking the tires every 70 miles.upon taking the tires to the local dealer, it was determined that the cause of failure was the valve stems.the dealer informed consumer that he was unable to comply with the request to put heavy duty truck valve stems on the full set because of the design of the rims which would not allow for the bolt type valve stems.consumer feels ford should reimburse for the replacement valve stems and tires.*jg
Dealer only replaced valve stems, refused to replace leaking tires as stated in recall. Ford stated it was up to dealer.
Dealer only replaced valve stems, refused to replace leaking tires as stated in recall. Ford said it was up to dealer. Vehicle hadright rear tire blowout on may 2,2001;front left tireblowout on may 8,2001.
While pulling 17,000 lb. 5th wheel at 75 mph or more a passerby honked his horn and pointed to the vehicle rear passenger dual tires.the consumer pulled over and found that the inside tire tread had completely separated from the sidewalls. The tire did not blow out, the valve stem was defective and all the air leaked out causing the tire to deflate and then separate, dealer replaced the defective rubber valve stems with steel stems.two more rubber valve stems were leaking and dealer replaced with steel, consumer thinks the recall was not done properly, if it had been the stems would not have leaked again, nhtsa campaign id#01v046000, general tires, dot#cu9rhmtj0600, tire size# 225/70r 195 lmt400.*yd
While towing 17,500 lb. Fifthwheel, consumer noticed broken valve stem on a continental general 225 / 70r 19.5 lmt 400 tire and no air in tire. First dealership would not repair stating that side wall of tire could be damaged. Consumer went to another dealer and had the valve repaired.upon departing dealer, consumer notice another valve was missing. Consumer took vehicle back to original dealer and was under the impression that all four tires would be replaced.instead, dealer repaired all 4 valve stems.
While driving the weld in the fifth wheel assembly broke, causing a separation of the units, which resulted in the trailer overturning. (ohio traffic crash report).*mjs
On highway during both failures could not stop.no safety defect listed within vehicle.
On highway during both failures could not stop.no safety defect listed within vehicle.
Ford f-550 was sitting in driveway with the engine off and caught on fire, the cab of the truck was completely engulfed in flames seconds later vehicles cruise control switch had been replaced under fords recall of the part according to concerns of vehicle fires but was obviously still faulty.
Rear view mirrors do not extend far enouph to see past the truck body creating a severe safety hazard.i have contacted ford and they have not offered no solution.
Wiper motor gear cover replaced.
Rubber valve stem on tires/rim.stem blowout days after inspection.blowout give no warning.tires deflats instintly, should be replace with steel stem.
The wheel lug nuts had unfastened while driving, which caused the wheel to separate.
Loss of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Loss of dual rear wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
Loss of rear dual wheels due to failure of wheel studs.
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