2022 FORD F-550 SD Safety Overview

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE

"Truck has approximate 60,000 miles. Was driving in rain and lost control of all electrical systems and died in the middle of the highway. No lights to warn other drivers. Shop said the pcm fried and will need a need pcm to fix the issue. Very dangerous"

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE

"Went to shut vehicle off and it just kept running. No power inside the cab but the engine was still running and it could run and drive although zero inside electrical. Key was in off position. Very potentially deadly situation."

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

"The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-550 SD. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of automotive power, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact proceeded to pull over onto the side of the highway to safely park the vehicle. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000."

Component: ENGINE

"The contact owned a 2022 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started smoking and flames came from the left side of the engine. The vehicle inadvertently veered to the right of the road. In addition, the contact noticed smoke and flames were coming from the front passenger’s side and the rear of the vehicle. As a result, of the fire the contact sustained smoke inhalation that required medical attention. The Fire Department extinguished the fire. The contact was unaware of a Police report being filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000."

Component: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

"Ford Motor Company has had a known issue with the truck frames cracking on the F-550 chassis. They acknowledged it by doing a recall, which either replaced or repaired the chassis frame or installed reinforcement braces if no cracks were visible. The recall expired in September of 2023. In October 2023 we noticed a crack on the frame just outside the recall reinforcement brace that Ford-certified technicians installed. We found another in November (reinforcement brace installed) and another in January (with Ford's new and improved frame produced due to a recall issue). Ford has denied making the repairs since the original warranty expired, even though this was the same related issue. We have been dealing with Ford Motor Company since October in hopes of resolving the issue but they continue to give us any resolution. The problem has not only caused a burden on our workforce but also caused great safety concerns. With Ford avoiding responsibility, they are allowing trucks to operate daily on our highway system, which becomes a safety concern for not only the driver but for many other motorists. The problem existed, but the issue was not resolved, all we are asking is that they take responsibility for making the repairs and permanently resolving the issue for the safety of all motorists."

Component: STEERING,SUSPENSION

"I was driving about 57 mph headed NW on I270 in the north Denver metro area. I went over a bridge abutment and the vehicle started shaking violently in the front end. I let off the gas but the extreme vibration/shaking continued until I slowed down to around 20 mph. I thought I had lost something in the front end. Then it happened again when I was driving between I70 and US 50 in western Colorado. I was only going 30 miles an hour and hit a rotomilled section of asphalt(a perfect edge drop to the rotomilled pavement) and the violent shaking started but ended much quicker as I slowed down to about 10 mph. First incident was 8/12/23 and second incident was 8/21/23"

Component: SUSPENSION

"at speeds starting 40 mph the Ford 550 tends to sway and require steering changes. This is a fire truck Chassie and when weighed on certified scales it is in the required specification range. The Ford dealer says not their problem. The builder of the fire body keeps asking for more information on tires and weighing the truck."

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

"Since I took delivery of the vehicle the dash goes completely blank at temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90. Ford has been unable or unwilling to fix the problem for over two years resulting in my driving for extended periods with no dashboard information of any kind."

Component: SERVICE BRAKES

"I receive notice about recall 22s17. Brought to Ford service in Woodbine, NJ. After my truck was reprogramed the truck doesn't intially connect to the trailer. If I turn off ignition and turn back on the truck doesn't realize it is connected to the trailer. I must idle the truck get out of my truck unplug then plug the trailer connector back into the 7 pin plug for the truck to recognize the trailer for the trailer brakes to work. This truck is my only work truck and I need a solution quickly."