The Ford F-550 Super Duty is an ultra-heavy-duty truck that excels in delivering impressive towing and payload capacities for the most challenging tasks. Designed for serious work applications, the F-550 Super Duty is equipped with powerful engine options, including diesel engines, to provide exceptional performance and capability. Its rugged construction, robust chassis, and advanced towing technologies make it well-suited for heavy-duty work environments, construction sites, and commercial use. The F-550 Super Duty features a spacious and comfortable interior with modern technology features for driver and passenger convenience. With its reputation for durability and reliability, the Ford F-550 Super Duty is a trusted and dependable truck that is ready to tackle any demanding job with confidence.
FORD F-550 SUPER DUTY PROBLEMS

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Worst Year
1999
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Worst Module
Fuel

Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
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Best and Worst Years
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Best Choice
2009 F-550 Super Duty
Car owners are faced with the first problems after 42608 miles.
Total Complaints:
1 issues
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Worst Choice
1999 F-550 Super Duty
Car owners are faced with the first problems after 9420 miles.
Total Complaints:
91 issues
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Engine Issues:
- Engine stalling and unexpected shutdowns caused by issues such as oil pump pressure drops, camshaft failures, and injector malfunctions.
- High-pressure oil pump failures causing engine stalls.
- Problems with turbo systems and over-boosting leading to engine failures.
- Engine stalling and unexpected shutdowns caused by issues such as oil pump pressure drops, camshaft failures, and injector malfunctions.
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2. Fuel System Problems:
- Fuel tank delamination causing contamination, clogged filters, injectors, and pump failures.
- Rust and peeling lining inside the fuel tank leading to engine stalls.
- Fuel tank delamination causing contamination, clogged filters, injectors, and pump failures.
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3. Cooling System Issues:
- Repeated radiator failures and overheating problems, often requiring multiple replacements.
- Cooling system components such as oil coolers failing frequently.
- Repeated radiator failures and overheating problems, often requiring multiple replacements.
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4. Electrical and Safety System Problems:
- Issues with alternator-driven systems leading to power loss.
- Defective wiring within the harness or electrical connectivity leading to problems like failing engine warning indicators and loss of power.
- Issues with alternator-driven systems leading to power loss.
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5. Transmission and Drivetrain Issues:
- Transmission slippage and failures often occurring without significant loads or towing.
- Drivetrain vibrations and issues with driveline components such as U-joints.
- Transmission slippage and failures often occurring without significant loads or towing.
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6. Structural and Miscellaneous Problems:
- Frame rail separations and structural cracks leading to substantial chassis damage.
- Problems with the steering system such as broken steering box shafts leading to loss of control.
- Frame rail separations and structural cracks leading to substantial chassis damage.
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7. Fuel Tank and Injector Problems:
- Regular failures in fuel injector equipment and melted injectors leading to engine malfunctions.
- Regular failures in fuel injector equipment and melted injectors leading to engine malfunctions.
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