2021 Ford F-750: complaints, problems and recalls

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-750. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 76,000.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-750. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE BRAKE UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,000.

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HYDRAULIC BRAKES, 6.8 L V-10 ENGINE. SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY, TRAVELS EXCESSIVELY ON INITIAL APPLICATION BUT CAN BE 'PUMPED UP' TO RESPOND BETTER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER SAYS SYSTEM WORKS AS DESIGNED AND SAID 'THEY COMPARED IT WITH OTHER TRUCKS ON LOT.' PICKED VEHICLE UP FROM DEALER, WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH TECHNICIAN WHO PERFORMED DIAGNOSIS. FEELS AS IF BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT BE HANGING UP AND ARE HAVING TO PUMP UP TO GET PADS TO CONTACT ROTOR(S). REMINISCENT OF REAR BRAKE SHOE / DRUM EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE ON OLDER VEHICLE W…

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The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-750. The contact stated that while a driver was driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced reduced power and failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an unknown module was replaced under warranty; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the vehicle was taken apart. The dealer informed the contact that there was water in the fuel system. The dealer determined that the high-pressure fuel pump a…

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The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-750. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V339000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and an unknown dealer were contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be serviced. 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

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1. The high pressure fuel system failed, specifically the secondary fuel filter. The fire originated from the injector manifold, burning straight up to the bottom of the hood. Fuel was everywhere and the driver could obviously smell it. 2. This could have been a life threatening fire. 3. The problem has been confirmed by an independent fire safety company that was hired by our insurance. 4. The vehicle was inspected by insurance representatives and the fire department. 5. The Low Air buzzer went off in the cab, indicating the fire had burnt…

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-750. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 76,000.

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THIS VEHICLE WAS USED AS A MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT FOR RESEARCH. TWO STAFF MEMBERS WERE IN THE CAB EN ROUTE TO A STUDY VISIT - BOTH WERE FAMILIAR DRIVERS OF THE VEHICLE. APPROXIMATELY 9 MILES INTO THE TRIP A PASSERBY ON THE INTERSTATE FLAGGED US DOWN AND WANTED US TO PULL OVER AND INFORMED US THAT THE BACK WHEELS WERE ON FIRE. WITHOUT THE PASSERBY, WE WOULD NOT HAVE KNOW ANYTHING WAS WRONG. THERE WERE NO INDICATOR LIGHT WARNINGS AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT SEEM TO BE DRIVING DIFFERENT THAN USUAL. WE PULLED OVER, CALLED 911 FOR ASSISTANCE AND USED …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-750. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S HEADLINER WAS TOO LOW AND A NORMAL SIZED PERSON WAS UNABLE TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT HITTING THEIR HEAD ON IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DECIDED TO LOWER THE SEAT HEIGHT AS A TEMPORARY REMEDY, WHICH FAILED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

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