Ford F-550 2011

Model F-550 made in 2011 by Ford got 2 recalls as well as 30 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and digital instrument panel. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and structure.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
11V128000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/25/2010 to 11/20/2010V (Vehicle)802203/07/2011MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY02/24/201102/25/2011
Defect SummaryFord is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. these vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (bcm) serial number. based on the serial number the bcm was either not affected or replaced. the custom software routine was not reading the correct set of characters, and was not able to identify a bcm that required replacement affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short.
Consequence SummaryIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. the safety recall began on march 7, 2011. owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
NotesFord safety recall no. 10s14.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STRUCTURE - BODY
10V659000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)1473701/11/2011MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/29/201012/29/2010
Defect SummaryFord is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. during a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.
Consequence SummaryIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 10, 2011. owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
NotesFord's recall campaign number is 10s14.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
SIS-2184104/01/201110038965Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm06/29/2011
SIS-2184104/01/201110038965Ready06/29/2011
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
TSB-11-2-1202/17/201110039070Ford: the malfunction light is on with three possible trouble codes. 2011 f250/f350/f450/f550. *rm07/07/2011
TSB-11-2-1202/17/201110039070Ready07/07/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
SIS-2184104/01/201110038965Comm-trans lund: some 2009-2011 models may have the air bag inicator flashing with a stored trouble code. this is a software problem. *rm06/29/2011
SIS-2184104/01/201110038965Ready06/29/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
TSB-11-2-1202/17/201110039070Ready07/07/2011
TSB-11-2-1202/17/201110039070Ford: the malfunction light is on with three possible trouble codes. 2011 f250/f350/f450/f550. *rm07/07/2011
AS-2182003/01/201110039054Ready07/06/2011
AS-2182003/01/201110039054Ford: there may be fuel contamination causing damage to the fuel system. the vehicle may not start, have a hard start, run rough, have exhaust smoke, or the engine may knock. 2011 f super duty. *rm07/06/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
TSB-10-22-911/09/201010039132Ford: the malfunction light is on due to an exhaust leak at the egr pipe. there are two possible trouble codes stored. 2011 f-250/350/450/550. *rm07/11/2011
TSB-10-22-911/09/201010039132Ready07/11/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
AS-2182003/01/201110039054Ford: there may be fuel contamination causing damage to the fuel system. the vehicle may not start, have a hard start, run rough, have exhaust smoke, or the engine may knock. 2011 f super duty. *rm07/06/2011
AS-2182003/01/201110039054Ready07/06/2011
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
AS-2182003/01/201110039054Ready07/06/2011
AS-2182003/01/201110039054Ford: there may be fuel contamination causing damage to the fuel system. the vehicle may not start, have a hard start, run rough, have exhaust smoke, or the engine may knock. 2011 f super duty. *rm07/06/2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
TSB-11-4-1404/15/201110038944Ford: some vehicles do not unlock using the intelligence access key or the integrated keyhead transmitter. *rm06/28/2011
TSB-11-4-1404/15/201110038944Ready06/28/2011
POWER TRAIN
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
AS-2168701/01/201110039072Ready07/07/2011
AS-2168701/01/201110039072Ford: there may be a loss of power, hesitation, surge, or lack of throttle response while driving. the brake over accelerator feature may be activating. *rm07/07/2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ready07/06/2011
AS-2176903/01/201110039053Ford: if there is an intermittent lack of power, surge, or hesitation while driving the brakes will override acceleration. *rm07/06/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
TSB-11-4-1404/15/201110038944Ford: some vehicles do not unlock using the intelligence access key or the integrated keyhead transmitter. *rm06/28/2011
TSB-11-4-1404/15/201110038944Ready06/28/2011