Engine Problems of Ford F-550

Ford F-550 owners have reported 9 problems related to engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem of the 2004 Ford F-550

Failure Date: 02/02/2009

2004 Ford model 5500 f series dump truck with 43,000 miles diesel fuel tank delamination & damage caused to motor.

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2 Engine problem of the 2008 Ford F-550

Failure Date: 06/15/2007

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-550. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and the speed immediately decreased to 15 mph. There were no warning indicators. The contact pulled over and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure, however, they had to replace the wire harness to restart the vehicle. The current mileage was 18,000 and failure mileage was 16,000.

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3 Engine problem of the 2002 Ford F-550

Failure Date: 09/04/2005

2002 Ford f550 engine caught on fire.

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4 Engine problem of the 1999 Ford F-550

Failure Date: 06/15/2005

The contact stated while driving the vehicle misfired. The mechanic determined that the spark plug wires were crossed, which send the spark to the wrong area. This was causing air pollution. The wires needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. Updated 1/5/2006 -.

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5 Engine problem of the 2004 Ford F-550

Failure Date: 10/05/2004

While shifting, the transmission down shifted on its own. The transmission surged, and the vehicle blew out blue smoke. The consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that ebp sensor needed to be replaced. The engine loaded up with fuel, smoke, surging when down shifted when the brake was applied, and severe missing when gears went down to first, all occurred as the vehicle was in the tow haul position. When the problem occurred on ice or snow covered roads.

6 Engine problem of the 2000 Ford F-550

Failure Date: 02/24/2003

2000 f 550 the oil pan has rotted from the vehicle. Dealer states this is a big problem on this model. Replacement of the part requires this removal of the engine. This is not a warranty covered item.

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7 Engine problem of the 2003 Ford F-550

Failure Date: 01/21/2003

Nar 9-8-03. Inoperable throttle problem, several times the engine dropped to permanent idle in traffic.

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8 Engine problem of the 1999 Ford F-550

Failure Date: 09/13/2002

When any type of dust came into contact with the engine, the engine would implode and it caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle.

9 Engine problem of the 1999 Ford F-550

Failure Date: 04/27/1999

Vehicle is consuming excessive amounts of oil within short periods. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify problem.

Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Ford F-550

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Diesel Engine problems	26
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	25
Car Stall problems	16
Engine problems	15
Engine Cooling System problems	10
Engine Exhaust System problems	6
Radiator problems	4
Engine Failure problems	3
Engine Oil Leaking problems	3
Engine Stall problems	3

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