Ford F-550 2012

Model F-550 made in 2012 by Ford got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, suspension. There was one recall concerning power train .

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
11V582000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 09/12/2011 to 09/22/2011V (Vehicle)16091MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/08/201112/13/2011571114
Defect SummaryFord is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114,
Consequence SummaryThis will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
Corrective SummaryFord will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2011. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
NotesOwners 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
ASI-2226203/01/201210044213Ford: vehicle may experience exhaust smoke, engine knocking, low power, long crank hard start, runs rough or no crank start which may be caused by contaminated fuel. *pe05/22/2012
SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB
12-2-502/10/201210044118Ford: some vehicles exhibit a 4x4 not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking in extreme cold temperatures below -18 degrees celsius or 0 degrees fahrenheit. include ford model f250, f350,f450, and f550 model years 2011-2012. *js05/14/2012

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SUSPENSION
10/05/20127706
 I noticed excessive swaying begin while driving my 2012 rv. when i got home i looked under the rv and discovered that the lower bolt on the bracket that attaches the sway bar to the rear axle on the drivers side was missing and the bracket was bent. fairway ford in placentia, ca replaced the bracket and bolt under warranty. the www.irv2.com forum under ford chassis has other reports of this same experience.