2014 Ford F-550 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-550 SD years
- Not enough data 13th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Ford F-550 SD. That ranks 13th out of 32 F-550 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 22%), typically at around 31,127 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Ford F-550 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 22% | 31,127 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 22% | 38,969 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 22% | 64,656 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | 12,600 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 8,950 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Ford F-550 SD recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.
Suspension
Problem: Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall began on February 2, 2015. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317.
Equipment
Problem: Dual-Tech, Inc. (Dual-Tech) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-550 Super Duty trucks modified by Dual-Tech, 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dual-Tech will notify 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 June 20, 2014. Owners may contact Dual-Tech customer service at 1-800-852-0345.
Equipment
Problem: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify 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 July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Equipment
Problem: Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.
Equipment
Problem: Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Tactical will notify owners, and dealers will install a new PTO pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Tactical customer service at 1-405-603-6700.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown (RQ14005) — opened Jan 13, 2015, closed Mar 15, 2016, led to recall 15V175000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Thor Outlaw Motorhome built on a 2014 Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis. The contact stated she noticed that the front cap was separating from the structure. The contact took the motorhome to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front cap to be replaced. The…
Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford f-550 crane vehicle. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, it caught fire overnight under the hood. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. The fire department provided bfi job number: 304652019, which indicated that the fire originated in the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-550. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, it caught fire overnight under the hood. It was unknown if the fire department was notified. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure…
I was driving down a winding country road when suddenly notice large volume smoke coming from truck. It was a sudden catastrophic failure of a transmission coolant line, fitting simply came apart, spewing transmission fluid on hot exhaust and underneath vehicle, nearly causing a fire and disabling…
Ford has installed six fuel tanks in this truck. All have cracked due do faulty factory installation. I have several photo's if you want them. Ford knows they have a problem but won't fix it.
Other Ford F-550 SD years
← 2013 F-550 SD · 2015 F-550 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-550 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 F-550 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2024 F-550 SD | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 F-550 SD | 1 | 9 |
| 2022 F-550 SD | 9 | 12 |
| 2021 F-550 SD | 12 | 9 |
| 2020 F-550 SD | 4 | 8 |
| 2019 F-550 SD | 4 | 5 |
| 2018 F-550 SD | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 F-550 SD | 2 | 8 |
| 2016 F-550 SD | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 F-550 SD | 11 | 3 |
| 2014 | 9 | 6 |
| 2013 F-550 SD | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 F-550 SD | 6 | 10 |
| 2011 F-550 SD | 3 | 12 |
| 2010 F-550 SD | 1 | 7 |
| 2009 F-550 SD | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 F-550 SD | 26 | 4 |
| 2007 F-550 SD | 23 | 1 |
| 2006 F-550 SD | 44 | 1 |
| 2005 F-550 SD | 32 | 4 |
| 2004 F-550 SD | 49 | 2 |
| 2003 F-550 SD | 33 | 5 |
| 2002 F-550 SD | 22 | 4 |
| 2001 F-550 SD | 29 | 6 |
| 2000 F-550 SD | 72 | 5 |
| 1999 F-550 SD | 61 | 8 |
| 1998 F-550 SD | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 F-550 SD | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 F-550 SD | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 F-550 SD | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Ford F-550 SD?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, structure problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Ford F-550 SD?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Ford F-550 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-550 SD model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.