Feb 11, 2026Engine & cooling
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2016 Ford F550. The contact stated that while one of the employees was driving 30 MPH and making a turn, a diesel fuel-burning odor was coming from the engine and entered the inside of the cabin through the A/C vents. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver was three hundred feet away from the business and continued to drive up to the business. The driver exited the vehicle and noticed oil dripping from underneath the vehicle. The driver opened the hood and noticed diesel fuel all over the engine. Upon further investigation, the driver noticed that the plastic drain valve on the bottom of the water separator was cracked, and oil was spewing upwards into the engine. The company mechanic repaired the vehicle on-site by replacing the filter. The driver was able to continue driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,006.
NHTSA ODI 11717386
Dec 30, 2025Backup camera & sensors
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a black image. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
NHTSA ODI 11707713
Nov 4, 2024Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced NOX sensor, but the failure persisted. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 83,000.
NHTSA ODI 11623427
Jun 8, 2023Airbags
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags) however the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA ODI 11525960
May 16, 2023Airbags
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA ODI 11522360
Feb 20, 2023Electrical systemAirbagsDriver assistance
nhtsa recall 22v337 No horn, no air bags It has been almost a year and I can't get it fixed
NHTSA ODI 11508132
Jul 20, 2021Electrical systemEngineFuel systemFire
Unknown issue causes the fuse box to over heat melting the harness and fuse box killing the fule pump and engine. Truck turned of and immediately restarted on the highway
NHTSA ODI 11425632
Sep 17, 2020Wheels
PURCHASED NEW F550 2016 HAD 6736 MILES ON TRUCK AND ALUMINUM WHEELS STARTED TO BUBBLE AND CRACK,FORD AGREED TO REPLACE ALL 4 WHEELS,3215 MILES AND THE WHEELS ARE DOING THE SAME THING,THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN IN THE WINTER AND BARELY IN THE RAIN,THESE WHEELS SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED FOR SAFETY CONCERNS BECAUSE SOONER OR LATER THEY WILL COME APART ON HIGHWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS.
NHTSA ODI 11355568
May 14, 2020AirbagsBody & structureCrashFire
TRUCK WAS IN MOTION AND WAS IN SERIOUS IMPACT WITH A TREE AFTER IT WENT DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT OFF A RURAL SECTION OF HIGHWAY 4 NEAR STOCKTON CALIFORNIA.*DT*JB *TR
NHTSA ODI 11324584