NHTSA lists 13 complaints for the 2012 Ford F-550, 1 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as FORD F-550.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 4 | 36.4% | 0.95 |
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| mechanical failure | 4 | 36.4% | 0.84 |
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| electrical electronic | 2 | 18.2% | 0.80 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 9.1% | 1.00 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 6 | 54.5% | 0.85 |
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| high | 3 | 27.3% | 0.65 |
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| low | 2 | 18.2% | 0.74 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 11 tagged complaints of 13 complaints (84.6%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2014-08-13. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Consequence: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-02-06. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Defect: Almared, Inc., dba A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-550 transit buses manufactured May 2011 through April 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side CNG fuel tank may break.
Consequence: If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
Remedy: Almared, Inc. has notified owners and all affected vehicles have been remedied, free of charge. Owners may contact Almared at 1-559-485-4427.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-10-30. Systems: ENGINE.
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
Consequence: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-08-23. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured October 2011 through June 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.
Consequence: Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.
Remedy: Manning Equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. The recall has already begun. Owners may contact Manning Equipment at 1-502-426-5210.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2011-12-08. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: FORD 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, A THEFT PROTECTION.A THE TRANSMI (excerpt)
Consequence: THIS 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. (excerpt)
Remedy: FORD 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 BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
2 investigations; 0 open.
RQ14005
Opened: 2015-01-13. Closed: 2016-03-15.
Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this RQ to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13V-535 were inadequate. Recall 13V-535 was limited to a relatively small population of Ambulance Package vehicles and ODI received complaints of pickup trucks and Fire Engine Prep Package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985
Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Linked campaign numbers: 15V175000.
PE13038
Opened: 2013-11-15. Closed: 2014-03-09.
CNG Fuel Container Securement
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is aware of 1 incident related to the alleged defect. By letter dated January 10, 2014, Almared, Inc. (doing business as A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems) has notified ODI that it has conducted a safety recall (NHTSA Recall No. 14V-040) to address a safety defect in 18 model year 2011-2012 Ford F-550 transit buses manufactured between May 2011 and April 2013.
Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
Linked campaign numbers: 14V040000.
Manufacturer communications
12 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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| SUSPENSION | 1 |
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| VISIBILITY | 1 |
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10183767
Date: 2016-04-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (FDIM) or an improper software configuration of the FDIM.
10205031
Date: 2016-04-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
10057834
Date: 2015-07-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA
10055573
Date: 2014-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
FORD: A POSSIBLE INTERMEDIATE CLUTCH PISTON LIP SEAL IS WORN AND CAN CAUSE AN INTERMEDIATE ROUGH CLUTCH PISTON BORE TO SLIP 1-3 AND/OR NO 2-3 UPSHIFT CONDITION. MODEL 2012-2013 E SERIES, F-450, 550, 53 MOTORHOME, F 59 STRIPPED CHASSIS. *PE
10053474
Date: 2013-06-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FORD: IN SOME DIESEL TRUCKS, THE MIL MAY ILLUMINATE AND IS MOST COMMON WITH TRUCKS OPERATING IN LOW SPEED DRIVING AND/OR OPERATING IN STATIONARY IDLE MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME, WHERE THE EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS IS NOT FULLY COMPLETED. MODEL 2012 F-450, F-550 SUPER DUTY.
10053004
Date: 2013-05-16. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FORD: WHEN TRUCK IS PREVENTED, AFTER AN EXTENDED TIME PERIOD OF STATIONARY IDLENESS OR LOW SPEED DRIVING, IT FAILS TO COMPLETE EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS AND ILLUMINATES MIL AND DTC P207F WITH/WITHOUT DTC P204F. MODEL 2012 F-450, 550. *PE
10053411
Date: 2013-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FORD: DUE TO LOOSE, MISSING, MODIFIED OR DAMAGED GROUND G400, VARIOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) DTC'S, RELATED TO GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE (GPCM), MAY BE EXHIBIT ON SOME DIESEL EQUIPPED TRUCKS. MODEL YEARS 2011-2013. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE
10078787
Date: 2012-10-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
THIS TSB DETAILED TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PUMP SHIFT AIR TANK PLUMBING THAT MIGHT FREEZE UP IN EXTREME COLD. ALSO INCLUDED A PHOTO OF PROBLEMATIC INSTALLATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIR, IF NEEDED.
10053606
Date: 2012-07-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FORD: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED, FOR SOME TRUCKS, REGARDING SERVICE PROCEDURE CORRECTION FOR TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINE, EXPERIENCING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DTCS P2031, P2032 AND/OR P2033. MODELS 2011-2012 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
10044213
Date: 2012-03-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
FORD: 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. *PE