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2012 Ford F-550

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Fire risk Equipment

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.

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.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 3 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V498000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Fuel system

If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 18 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V040000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine

An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,951 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V535000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.

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.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 37 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V380000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

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.

These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, â“theft protection.┠the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 16,091 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V582000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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