Two problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2017 Ford F-550. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Ford F-550 based on all problems reported for the 2017 F-550.
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2017 Ford f550. The contact stated that while one of the employees was driving at highway speeds, a diesel fuel-burning odor was coming from the engine and entering the cabin of the vehicle through the a/c vents. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and noticed oil dripping from underneath the vehicle. The driver opened the hood and noticed diesel fuel all over the engine compartment. Upon further investigation, the driver noticed that the plastic drain valve on the bottom of the water separator had cracked, and oil was spewing upwards. The driver called the company mechanic, and the mechanic went to the site of the failure. The mechanic repaired the vehicle on-site by replacing the filter. The driver was able to continue driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,384.
My truck exploded on the expressway on 11-21-24 due to a manufacturer default.
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine Crank/camshaft Position Sensor problems |