Ford F550 Classic Traveler 2004
Model F550 Classic Traveler made in 2004 by Ford got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 2004
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | ||||||||||||||||
07V543000 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | V (Vehicle) | 293 | 02/22/2008 | MFR | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | 11/27/2007 | 11/28/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks equipped with reyco granning model 345p air ride suspensions, the bracket supporting the horizontal track rod at the frame attachment can become loose and eventually crack and break. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the track rod to be ineffective in maintaining lateral control between the axle and frame resulting in vehicle handling problems increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the bracket and nut/bolt hardware. if the bolts are loose or the bracket has cracked, the bolts, nuts, and brackets will be replaced. if the bolts are installed correctly and are tight, they will be removed and replaced with new bolts and locktite. the recall began on february 22, 2008. owners may contact fontaine at 1-704-409-1605. this recall has no relation to any original equipment installed on ford f450 and f550 pickup trucks manufactured by ford motor company. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
12/21/2011 | 83000 | ||
Vehicle (2004 diesel f550 truck) was traveling on i-405 during rush hour traffic when the vehicle stalled. dealer says that the paint/laminate inside the fuel tank is corroding and pieces of debris are being fed into the fuel system causing sudden stalling of vehicle. no off-road diesel has ever been used in the tanks--standard diesel fuel only. |