Radiator Problems of Ford F-550

The turbo bearing failed in the truck at 21,101 miles. The dealership replaced it, but since then I have spent way too much time at the dealership for problems with this truck that I should not be having. There is also a typewriter ticking noise coming from the engine after oil changes, Ford is aware of it, but says it is not a problem. They state that some motors do it, and some don't. Again this sounds like a serious quality control problem. I noticed the a/c was not working in April of this year, the first time it was warm enough to use it. It just blew hot air and the truck had about 50,000 miles on it. Ford serviced the a/c at 55,019 miles on 22 April 14. The a/c worked for a day and then stopped working again. Took it back to Ford at the next service and they spent several hours working on the truck and think they have it solved. However, since my bumper to bumper warranty expired at 36,000 miles they state that I owe the bill. Took the truck in at 65,000 miles to get the oil changed and the radiator serviced at the regular maintenance intervals. The Ford dealership said they could not service the radiator because it was leaking and they don't want to make the leak worse. They said a new radiator installed is $1300. I should not have to replace a radiator at this mileage. . Read more...

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Ford 6. 4l diesel engines (2008-2010) in f-250, f-350, f-450, and F-550 trucks contain radiators that were improperly constructed and unable to withstand engine pressures and leak coolant, and can cause catastrophic engine failures due to overheating. Ford replaced countless radiators in its 6. 4l vehicles under warranty and issued a number of service bulletins related to its 6. 4l radiator failures. However, even its redesigned radiators continue to fail. In our very low mileage f550 diesel, the radiator failed at 23000 miles even after being inspected by Ford and "approved" as adequate. Ford refuses to provide a fix. The Ford dealership tells us that some customers have replaced radiators as many as 10 times, or more. An internet search (e. G. , google) for "Ford 6. 4l radiator" shows countless others have experienced multiple radiator failures. Again, Ford is unwilling to recall the defective engine parts or provide a warranty replacement.

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-550 sd. While driving at any speed, white smoke pours from the exhaust tips. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they performed a diagnostic, which has not been concluded. The smoke from the exhaust is occurring more frequently. The contact believes that diesel fuel is mixing with the motor oil. The radiator has been replaced three different times. The current mileage was 38,900 and failure mileage was 20,000.

We purchased our f550 from fact. On 2/7/99, in Dec 1999 the 4 speed auto transmission went out with 9470 miles on the vehicle. Three weeks before replacing with a remanufactured transmission, we were told that the remanufactured are better as they are completly gone through; apparently the new ones are not. Also had to repair a major oil leak by replacing several hoses, o rings and the right cylinder head high pressure oil line and fitting. May 4 of 2000 repair to the switches in the door latch along with misc inside elec repairs. July 24, 2001 engine overheating, dealer replaced gaskets, thermostats and other related items, service document indicated recall work done but no explaination as to what. September 2, 2003 truck fire, burns an employee attempting to extinguish. Truck towed to dealer, wire harness on both sides replaced, fire was on driver side the passenger side was ready to burn also. Received truck back, 6 hours later transmission goes out while driving on freeway. Towed back to dealer and Fords response is, we pay $2000. 00 towards a remanufactured transmission and they would in turn pick up the rest of the costs and extend our power stroke diesel engine warrenty for 4 more years, NY problem is the transmission new in 1999 only cost $995. 00 let alone the fact that this transmission only has 28,000 miles on it, am I paying for the defective wiring also? I think Ford is yanking our chain and your chain and it needs to stop now. We impower you to help us the consumer and tax payers fight this kind of consumer absue and I hope it does not have to result to the loss of too many more lives before it is stopped. It is so obvious that there are some serious defects with this vehicle series and I am curious as to when it will be addressed.

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