2001 Ford F-550 SD

29 complaints on file, page 1 of 2.

1. Filed Nov 27, 2023Failure Nov 27, 2023Raleigh, NCVehicle speed controlFire

   I was waiting at a red light and my truck started smoking and caught fire

   NHTSA complaint 11557107
2. Filed Jan 9, 2019Failure Oct 20, 2018150,000 milesTiger, GAFuel/propulsion system

   FUEL TANK DELAMINATION LEADING TO STALLING AND EVENTUAL REPLACEMENT OF TANK AT MY COST.

   NHTSA complaint 11166044
3. Filed Apr 18, 2017Failure Apr 17, 201732,895 milesClarksburg, WVSeat belts

   SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY LATCHED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. APPEARS TO BE LATCHED BUT WHEN VEHICLE ENGAGES THE SLIGHTEST BUMP ON THE ROAD THE BUCKLE RELEASES. I KNOW THIS WILL NOT HOLD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. RECALL WAS PERFORMED IN 2002, WHICH WAS JUST AN INSPECTION AT THAT TIME BUT REPLACEMENT WAS NOT PERFORMED AT THAT TIME.

   NHTSA complaint 10978998
4. Filed Nov 2, 2011Failure Jan 12, 2011Sanford, NCEngine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train

   THIS BEING 2ND DIESEL FORD TRUCK THAT HAS HAD SAME ISSUE....LOSING POWER , BLOWING SMOKE. ON THIS 2001 , I HAVE REPLACED NUMEROUS FILTERS, DRAINED TANK TO CLEAN ,WIRE HARNESSES,FUEL INJECTORS ONLY TO REPLACE MOTOR WITHIN A MONTH OR SO DUE TO CONTAMINATION TO SYSTEM ALSO TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BEFORE NEW MOTOR WHICH I FEEL COULD OF BEEN DUE TO STRAIN ON VEHICLE....NEEDLESS TO SAY THE TRUCK HAS STARTED THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN.I HAVE SANK SO MUCH INTO IT I'D NEVER GET MY MONEY OUT OF IT IF SOLD.I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ISSUE AND ALL THE MONEY PEOPLE HAVE PUT OUT TO CORRECT THE ISSUES OCCURRING, WITH HUNDREDS OF OTHERS. THIS ISSUE IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOUR TRYING TO GET HOME AND IT STALLS OUT WHEN DRIVING DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10433919
5. Filed Jun 14, 2011Failure Jan 1, 2011SAN Antonio, TXFuel system, Diesel

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF PAINT DELAMINATING INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

   NHTSA complaint 10406826
6. Filed Jun 14, 2011Failure Oct 1, 2010SAN Antonio, TXFuel system, Diesel

   TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PAINT INSIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CHIPPING AND CONTAMINATING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

   NHTSA complaint 10406825
7. Filed Jun 6, 2011Failure Jun 3, 2011290,000 milesTX, TXFuel system, Diesel

   I HAVE A 2001 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY FLATBED TOWTRUCK, THE TRUCKS DESIGN IS A COMBINATION FROM FORD AND INTERNATIONAL, WHICH DUE TO THE FAULTY FUEL TANK DELAMINATING AND CAUSING A FINANCIAL LOSE OF NOT ONLY A DAYS WORK, BUT ALSO THE NEED OF HAVING A TWO VEHICLES WHICH WHILE IN TOW STOP TRAFFIC WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE TRUCK LOOSES POWER AND SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT TURNS ON. COST OVER 1000.00 JUST IN WRECKER BILLS, AND NOT TO MENTION TRASHED THE INJECTORS, PUMP, AND FILTER SYSTEM AND ALL THE LINES. FORD OR INTERNATIONAL WILL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR A BAD FUEL TANK RECALL. TRUCK IS STILL DOWN AND SEEMS THAT I WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO REPLACE ALL PARTS MENTIONED AT MY COST. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10404548
8. Filed May 13, 2011Failure Mar 1, 2011Absecon, NJFuel system, Gasoline

   WE HAVE 3 FORD F550'S THAT HAVE GAS TANK LEAKS. *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10400757
9. Filed May 13, 2011Failure Mar 1, 2011Absecon, NJFuel system, Gasoline, Inverter

   WE OWN A LANDSCAPE BUSINESS IN SOUTH JERSEY. WE HAVE 3 FORD F550'S AND ALL 3 HAVE LEAKS IN THEIR GAS TANKS. IM FILING A COMPLAINT FOR EACH ONE. WE WOULD LIKE THIS INVESTIGATED, ITS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

   NHTSA complaint 10400743
10. Filed May 13, 2011Failure Mar 1, 2011Absecon, NJFuel system, Other

    WE OWN A LANDSCAPE CONST BUSINESS AND WE HAVE 3 FORD F550'S AND ALL 3 HAVE LEAKS IN THE GAS TANKS. THIS IS A VERY LARGE SAFETY HAZARD AND WE WOULD LIKE THIS ADDRESSED. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10400732
11. Filed Apr 14, 2011Failure Apr 1, 2011130,000 milesRural Hall, NCFuel system, Diesel

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A FORD F550. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO REPLACE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE BECAUSE THERE WAS A HIGH DEMAND FOR THE FUEL TANK. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

    NHTSA complaint 10395838
12. Filed Aug 23, 2010Failure Jun 20, 200780,182 milesAshland, VAFuel system, Diesel

    JUNE 21, 2007AT SHOP FOR STATE INSPECTION ALSO ENGINE MISSING. REPLACE FUEL FILTER DURING REGULAR SERVICE DUE TO MISSING ENGINE. JUNE 17, 2008 - VEHICLE MISSING AND STALLING, DIAGNOSTICS DONE , REPLACED WIRE ASSEMBLY AND GASKET VALVE COVER, CLEANED MOTOR SEPT. 23, 2008- MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLING, DIAGNOSTICS DONE, REPLACED CAMSHAFT SENSORS AND CARB CLEANER ADDED SEPT. 25, 2008 - MISSING AND STALLED WOULD NOT START TOWED TO SHOP. DIAGNOSTICS DONE, DRAINED FUEL TANK DISCOVERED PEELING AND SLIVERS, REPLACED FUEL PUMP, GASKETS AND WIRE ASSEMBLY, FUEL INJECTORS AND REPLACED FUEL TANK. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10351223
13. Filed Dec 28, 2009Failure Dec 21, 2009288,000 milesIrving, TXFuel system, Diesel

    I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY FORD TANK FALLING APART INSIDE - HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND READ ABOUT 100+ POSTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, NO CAUSED BY THE FUEL, BUT BY THE TANKS CHEAP DESIGN. ITS GOING TO COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO FIX - THIS IS NOT FAIR - FORD KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM, AND THEY SHOULD FIX IT!!!!! *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10297221
14. Filed Nov 13, 2008Failure Oct 24, 2008Sommerville, TNElectrical system, Fuel system, Gasoline

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F550. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. RECENTLY, THERE WAS CORROSION IN THE FUEL TANK. THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY OPERATING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.

    NHTSA complaint 10248732
15. Filed Sep 9, 2008Failure Sep 9, 2008110,000 milesReisterstown, MDFuel system, Diesel, Power train

    I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING POWER FAILURE, FUEL STARVATION ON MY 2001 F550 DIESEL TRUCK. I REPLACED THE FILTERS TODAY AT THE ONSET OF THE INCIDENT, BUT JUST REPLACED THEM ABOUT A MONTH AGO WITH MY MECHANIC. IT RUNS FINE ON LEVEL GROUND, BUT AT AN INCLINE IT LOSES POWER AND BARELY MAKES IT UP A HILL. I REMOVED THE TANK PUMP FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK AND LOOKED IN TO IT WITH A FLASHLIGHT. THE LINING OF MY TANK IS PEELING OFF. AFTER INVESTIGATING ONLINE, I FIND THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH FORD. I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPAIR THIS VEHICLE AGAIN. I RUN A SMALL BUSINESS, AND RELY ON THIS ONLY TRUCK TO SUPPORT MY FAMILY OF 7 KIDS, WIFE AND MOTHER. I HAVE PUT 3 TRANSMISSIONS IN THIS VEHICLE IN ITS 110,000 MILE LIFETIME, AND NOW THIS. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10241639
16. Filed Nov 2, 2007Failure Sep 1, 2007Morehead City, NCVehicle speed control

    FORD RECALL # 05S28, SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. HAVE A MOTORHOME UNDER THIS RECALL. HAVE BEEN TRYING SINCE SEPTEMBER TO GET IT FIXED. FORD CONTINUES TO PUT OFF AVAILABILITY OF PARTS. IT'S IS NOW IN JANUARY. TIME SPENT IN THE MOTORHOME IS NERVOUS TIME, NOT KNOWING IF FIRE WILL ERUPT AT ANY TIME. WHAT CAN BE DONE? THANKS *TR

    NHTSA complaint 10207754
17. Filed Apr 26, 2006Failure Mar 22, 2006Niles, MIDieselFire

    VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE OVERNIGHT WITH BLOCK HEATER PLUGGED IN. BLOCK HEATER POWER CORD FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE. VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BURNED AS WELL AS THE GARAGE. *NM

    NHTSA complaint 10156195
18. Filed Jul 18, 2005Failure Jul 13, 2005Jacksonville, FLFuses and circuit breakersFire

    DT: THE CONSUMER STATED 2001 FORD F550 SUPER DUTY CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH BOARD. CONSUMER'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON FIRE, GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. ACCORDING TO THE HUSBAND, HE SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FIRE. PULLED OVER TO TRY AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE OTHER PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE GOT THE ITEMS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TOLD THE CONSUMER THERE WAS A WRONG FUSE IN IT, INSTALLED BY THE CONSUMER'S MECHANIC. THIS HAPPENED ON JULY 13, 2005. THERE WAS NO ONE INJURED, NEITHER THE FIRE OR POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. CONSUMER HAS NOT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY DID. CONSUMER IS NOT SURE WHETHER ANYTHING IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 10129085
19. Filed Jan 12, 2005Failure Jan 1, 2005Auburn, CATires

    SIX OF THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS LEAKED AIR. *NM *SC

    NHTSA complaint 10109606
20. Filed Dec 3, 2002Failure Nov 1, 2002Medford, NJValve

    CONSUMER STATES HAS HAD 3 BLOWOUTS DUE TO DEFECTIVE TIRE VALVE STEMS. VALVE STEMS ARE LEAKING CAUSING TIRES TO DEFLATE RESULTING IN THE BLOWOUTS. TS

    NHTSA complaint 8023577