CarRecallWatchThe 2013 Ford F-550 SD has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (1 report).
2013 Ford F-550 SD recalls
Engine May Shut Off and Won't Restart, Delaying Emergency Response
Certain 2011-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages may incorrectly detect an Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor fault, falsely indicating the vehicle is overheating.
Most common 2013 Ford F-550 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
COMPLETE TREAD SEPARATION OF DRIVER FRONT TIRE LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD AND LESS THAN 20,000 MILES ON I-10 NEAR WILCOX, AZ. ENROUTE TO AS MUTUAL AID SEARCH AND RESCUE CALL NORMAL TRAFFIC TRAVELING APPROX. 70 MPH.
TURBO WILL OVER BOOST TO 31 PSI AND THE ENGINE WILL GO IN TO A FAIL SAFE MODE REDUCING POWER TO 5 MILES AN HOUR WITHOUT WARNING. CAUSING YOU TO HAVE TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART TO CLEAR THE FAIL SAFE MODE. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ME OVER 12 TIMES. FORD HAS REPLACED THE TURBO TWICE UNDER WARRANTY. THE PROBLEM SEEMS FIXED FOR THE FIRST 30 - 40 THOUSAND MILES. THEN THE SAME PROBLEM RECURS. THE BIGGEST HEADACHE WITH THIS PROBLEM IS IT TAKE WEEKS AND SOME TIMES MONTHS FOR FORD TO DIAGNOSE. DO TO THE FACT THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS NO ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND NO FAULT CODE IS STORED. FORD WILL NOT WARRANTY THE PART OUT UNTIL THEY GET A FAULT CODE. THE ONLY TIME THE
2013 Ford F-550 SD questions
Does the 2013 Ford F-550 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2013 Ford F-550 SD: Engine May Shut Off and Won't Restart, Delaying Emergency Response; Equipment; Equipment; Equipment; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford F-550 SD?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Power Train (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Ford F-550 SD has been fixed?
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