Model year record

2014 Ford F-550 Sd recalls & problems

The 2014 Ford F-550 Sd has 6 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (2 complaints).

Recalls6safety recalls

Complaints9filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 2reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainMar 25, 2015

Automatic transmission › Control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Recall 15V1750006,322 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.

SuspensionJan 22, 2015

Suspension

Recall 15V0240004 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317.

EquipmentJun 18, 2014

Equipment

Recall 14V33600042 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Dual-Tech, Inc. (Dual-Tech) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-550 Super Duty trucks modified by Dual-Tech, 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.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Dual-Tech will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began June 20, 2014. Owners may contact Dual-Tech customer service at 1-800-852-0345.

EquipmentJun 13, 2014

Equipment

Recall 14V32800021 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.

EquipmentJun 12, 2014

Equipment

Recall 14V32700010 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl 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.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

EquipmentJun 4, 2014

Equipment

Recall 14V30700019 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical 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.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Tactical will notify owners, and dealers will install a new PTO pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Tactical customer service at 1-405-603-6700.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Fires	Typical mileage*
StructureBody	2	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	2	0	—
Engine	2	2	—
Steering	1	0	—
Wheels	1	0	—
Service brakes	1	0	—
Power train	1	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Structure › Body
The contact owns a 2014 Thor Outlaw Motorhome built on a 2014 Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis. The contact stated she noticed that the front cap was separating from the structure. The contact took the motorhome to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front cap to be replaced. The motorhome was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,656.
Mar 1, 2023 · 64,656 miles
EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 FORD F-550. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, IT CAUGHT FIRE OVERNIGHT UNDER THE HOOD. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,012.
Jul 4, 2019 · 36,012 miles
EngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 FORD F-550 CRANE VEHICLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, IT CAUGHT FIRE OVERNIGHT UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PROVIDED BFI JOB NUMBER: 304652019, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,242. THE VIN WAS INVALID.
Jul 4, 2019 · 26,242 miles
Power train
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A WINDING COUNTRY ROAD WHEN SUDDENLY NOTICE LARGE VOLUME SMOKE COMING FROM TRUCK. IT WAS A SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF A TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE, FITTING SIMPLY CAME APART, SPEWING TRANSMISSION FLUID ON HOT EXHAUST AND UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, NEARLY CAUSING A FIRE AND DISABLING VEHICLE SUDDENLY ON SIDE OF ROADWAY UNABLE TO MOVE TO SAFETY. FLUID ON ROADWAY COULD CAUSE UPCOMING VEHICLES (TRYING TO AVOID DISABLED VEHICLE) BEING UNABLE TO STOP SAFELY, ESPECIALLY MOTORCYCLES, PART IS POORLY DESIGNED/ENGINEERED AND WOULD/SHOULD NEVER FAIL UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. PART IS NOT A NORMALLY SERVICED OR "WEAR" TYPE PART. NO WARNING OF POTENTIAL OR EMINENT FAILURE. I AM 66…
Jun 17, 2019 · 88,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
FORD HAS INSTALLED SIX FUEL TANKS IN THIS TRUCK. ALL HAVE CRACKED DUE DO FAULTY FACTORY INSTALLATION. I HAVE SEVERAL PHOTO'S IF YOU WANT THEM. FORD KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM BUT WON'T FIX IT.
Jun 16, 2016 · 30,000 miles
Fuel/propulsion system
FUEL TANK DEVELOPS A LEAK AND WE HAVE REPLACE FOUR FUEL TANKS SINCE WE HAVE OWNED IT.
Aug 7, 2015 · 47,937 miles
Service brakes
BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED SOFT WHEN DRIVING THIS RV (ON A 2014 FORD F53) TO STORAGE YARD. FOUR HOURS AFTER PARKING, I STARTED THE RV TO ADJUST ITS LOCATION AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE FLOOR. THERE WAS NO OTHER SYMPTOM OF TROUBLE, NO WARNING MESSAGE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAT, THE MESSAGE CENTER ON THE DASH BOARD WARNED OF 'LOW BRAKE FLUID'. WE ARE LUCKY THIS HAPPENED IN THE STORAGE YARD AND NOT ON THE ROAD. FORD DEALER FIXED IT UNDER WARRANTY, STATING THAT THE RELIEF VALVE IN THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAD FAILED.
Feb 3, 2016 · 12,600 miles
Wheels
STARTING OUT FROM A CAMPGROUND THERE WAS A LOUD SQUEELING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL. I STOPPED TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG BUT OLD SAW NO PROBLEM. THERE WAS NO CELL COVERAGE TO CALL FOR HELP SO I CONTINUED ON TO STEWAT, BC, CANADA. A MECHANIC IN STEWART JACKED UP THE MOTORHOME AND THE WHEEL WOBBLED FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. REMOVING THE WHEEL, THEY FOUND THE BEARING WAS SO BAD IT CAUSED THE BEARING NUT TO BOND TO THE SPINDLE. CHECKING THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING FOUND THE BEARING GREASE TO BE FULL OF SMALL PIECES OF METAL. CLEANING THE GREASE OFF SHOWED THAT THE BEARINGS WERE EXTREMELY PITTED. THE MECH. SAID THAT IF WE HAD DRIVEN ANY FURTHER IT WAS QUITE POSSIBLE THAT THE WHEEL COULD HAVE COME OFF
Aug 15, 2015 · 8,950 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations

Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownClosedLed to recall 15V175000
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between February 22, 2010 and January 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective EGT sensors and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) EGT sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An EGT sensor fault may produce false exhaust over-temperature signals. If these signals are produced, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) implements a Failure Management Effects Mode (FMEM) and the driver receives a Stop Safely…
RQ14005 · opened Jan 13, 2015 · closed Mar 15, 2016