Worst 2012 Ford F-550 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Ford F-550.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 9 | 1 | 1 | 74,469 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 83,316 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 72,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 7,706 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 267,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2012 Ford F-550
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~19,100 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured October 2011 through June 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 AND F-550 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, ÂTHEFT PROTECTION. THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH PROBLEM.
Other Ford F-550 Years
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