On july 7 2006 at 8:00am I was notified by our branch manager in the hartford ct area that one of our trucks was totaled due to fire that burned down the truck overnight. Our driver parked the truck at his driveway at hone at 10:00pm, and the fire took place at 2:00am, 4 hours after his arrival home. I went to see the truck and met the fire marshal of the town of colchester ct where the driver resides. The truck was completely burned, and according to the fire marshall the fire started at the turbo unit of the truck. This was a 2004 ford f550 cab-chassis truck VIN number [xxx] with 28,000 miles. It was under the 3 years 36,000 miles warranty of ford. I contacted ford and they had an independent engineering company that came to examine the truck. A report on their finding was issued to ford. Based on this report ford issued a letter to me on august 11 2006. They claimed that no manufacturing defect was verified, and therefore ford is not responsible for the fire. Based on these finding ford closed this case. It is very clear to anyone who looked at the truck. *nm updated 07/12/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2004 Ford F-550 SD engine complaints
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While driving a ford f-550 that I bought used on 01-25-06 from hub city ford in lafayette, la...the engine lost power and stalled on a 65 MPH. Hwy (hwy 90). Apparently...there is good cause to believe that an ignored recall on this specific truck is the exact reason for this dangerous failure. Not to mention the now lost income from it being in the waiting line at hub city ford...where I had it towed. I was promised that all was inspected and in good working order prior to driving the truck off the lot. Well...it wasn't. I chose to see if there were any recall issues with this truck's VIN number at the ford recalls website... Yes...this was what I saw: recalls results : be advised that this system tracks safety and emission recalls for which vehicles are subject to repair in the united states. For more information on ford motor company recalls or concerns you may be having with your vehicle, please contact your dealership directly. Below you will find information regarding your affected vehicle. Recalls listed 2004 ford f-550 [xxx] 05e15 exhaust pressure sensor replacement, on-board diagnostic system and engine control modules recalibration from your website here: make : ford model : f550 super duty year : 2004 manufacturer : ford motor company the federal safety agency campaign id number : 05v270000 mfg's report date : jun 07, 2005 component: electrical system:wiring potential number of units affected : 180104 summary: certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. Consequence: should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur. Remedy: dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2005. Ford recall no. 05s34. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of inform
Truck was taken to dealer for overheating problem. On the first trip out with the truck after being picked up from the dealership, the truck overheated and caught fire. Extensive damage and neither dealership or ford want to investigate source of fire. Truck was under warranty at the time of the incident.
The loss vehicle is a 2004 ford f-550 chassis with a tow body, white in color. A 7.3 liter power stroke turbo diesel engine powers the vehicle. The vehicle id number is [xxx]. Mack towing owns the truck in miami, florida. The vehicle was being driven when the operator noticed the vehicle losing power and then stalled. He then noticed smoke and saw fire under the hood in the engine compartment. Examination of the exterior revealed that the fire originated in the engine compartment, progressed to the exterior causing fire damage to the hood and both fenders. Further examination of the exterior revealed that prior to this event exterior was in overall good condition all window glass was broken and melted due to the fire. The front tires and wheels were also present and damaged by fire. The rear tires and wheels were in good condition. The tire tread depth on the rear tires was 7/32 while the front was less. No components were noted as being missing from the exterior of the vehicle. Examination of the interior of this vehicle revealed that the fire, which originated in the engine compartment, progressed into the interior totally destroying it. No components were noted as missing. Examination of the engine compartment and the burn patterns noted that the point of origin was the right side firewall of the engine compartment. Examination of the wiring found in this area noted many areas of damage which may have contributed to or been caused by the fire. The point of origin of the fire was at the position where the electric blower fan, motor and shroud had been before the fire, but were missing at the moment of the examination.. This spot was the mot heavily damaged point of the entire vehicle. Examination of the engine and transmission found no signs of any oil leaks that contributed or to be caused by the fire. All other causes were eliminated as a cause for this fire. *jb updated 07/18/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt: the consumers 2004 ford f550 sd stalled. The dealer was unable to duplicate the consumers concern.
While shifting, the transmission down shifted on its own. The transmission surged, and the vehicle blew out blue smoke. The consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and the mechanic determined that ebp sensor needed to be replaced. *ak the engine loaded up with fuel, smoke, surging when down shifted when the brake was applied, and severe missing when gears went down to first, all occurred as the vehicle was in the tow haul position. When the problem occurred on ice or snow covered roads.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer had the vehicle towed. Please provide more information.
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