Power Train Related Problems of the 2021 Ford F-550

Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2021 Ford F-550.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford F-550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Axle Shaft problems
1

Axle Shaft problem

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-550 sd. The contact stated that while his son was driving at unknown speeds and making a right turn, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver’s side rear dual wheel axle had fractured inside the differential housing. The contact stated that the axle shaft had fractured. The contact stated that the wheels were still connected to the hub and the vehicle lowered to the ground. There was no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, there was differential fluid still in the axle housing. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.


Power Train related problems in other Ford F-550 model year vehicles:



F-550 Service Bulletins
F-550 Safety Recalls
F-550 Defect Investigations