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Ford F-550 Sd warranty claim denied?
1,363 manufacturer communications on file
5 warranty extensions / campaigns 1994–2025 model years covered
If your Ford F-550 Super Duty warranty claim was recently denied, you're not alone, and the denial may not be the final word. Ford has filed 1,363 manufacturer communications with NHTSA covering the F-550 across model years 1994–2025, including five formal warranty extensions and service campaigns. These cover documented issues such as diesel particulate filter (DPF) failures, selective catalyst reduction (SCR) catalytic converter defects, and NOx sensor problems on 6.7L diesel-equipped trucks. When a manufacturer has publicly acknowledged a defect pattern through these filings, a dealer's initial denial can sometimes be challenged with the right documentation showing your vehicle falls within the affected scope. Many owners aren't aware these extensions and bulletins exist, or how to reference them when pushing back on a denial. ClaimRight offers a free assessment to review your specific denial against Ford's own filed communications and help you understand what documentation-based options may be available. There's no obligation, and our review is grounded strictly in the manufacturer's own records for your model.
What Ford has documented for the F-550 Sd
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2021-10-22 · 20M06-S2
Warranty extension Certain 2015 through 2016 Model Year Super Duty and 2016 through 2019 Medium Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine; Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension with Diagnostic Trouble Code...
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2021-09-17 · 20M06-S1
Warranty extension Certain 2015 through 2016 Model Year Super Duty and 2016 through 2019 Medium Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension with Diagnostic Trouble Code...
Official NHTSA document →
2021-08-31 · 21N05
Warranty extension This program extends the warranty coverage of the rear nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor for twelve months of service, beginning on the date the powertrain control module (PCM) is repro...
Official NHTSA document →
2021-08-31 · 21N06
Warranty extension This program extends the warranty coverage of the catalytic converter portion of the selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system for twelve months of service, beginning on the date t...
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2021-02-11 · 20M06
Warranty extension This program extends the warranty coverage of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) when a diagnostic trouble code P2002 is present in the powertrain control module (PCM). Repairs as...
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· 06129
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS - NOISE. *TT UPDATED ON 02-27-07. *KB
· 06152
SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS - 5.4 3V. *KB
· 061612
SERVICE CALIBRATION UPDATE - LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION - 6.8L. *KB
· 06171
6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS - LACK OF POWER, WHITE OR BLACK SMOKE, SURGE, P0238, P0299, P0404, P2262, AND/OR P2263. *KB
· 06176
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - 6.0L ENGINES. *KB
· 06177
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB
· 061811
SERVICE CALIBRATION UPDATE - LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION - 6.8L. *KB UPDATED 07-25-07. *KB
· 061912
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. ARE FOUND. *KB
· 06213
WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START - 6.0L. *TT
· 062211
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT JUMPER LINE TO HYDROBOOST CONNECTION. *KB
· 06226
BUCK/JERK STEADY THROTTLE OR SLIGHT TIP IN 6.0L. *KB
· 06229
6.0L - MIL ON WITH DTC P2138, P2139, AND P2140. *KB
· 06239
HESITATION, RUNS ROUGH, OR SURGE EITHER ON ACCELERATION OR DURING IDLE IN GEAR AND OCCURS RIGHT AFTER INITIAL COLD ENGINE START UP. *KB
· 062401
6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB
· 06246
DTC'S P006A OR P132B - LACKS POWER, SURGE, OR FLUTTER AFTER FIELD SERVICE ACTION 06E17. *KB
· 071110
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
· 07112
STUCK OR JUMPING/BOUNCING/ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR TACHOMETER. *NJ
· 0714
LACK OF COOLING FAN OPERATION. *KB
· 07515
6.0L OIL SEEP OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB
· 0754
COLD START DRIVEABILITY - WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS, ROUGH, OR NO START. *KB
Common questions
Why was my Ford F-550 Super Duty warranty claim denied?
Dealers deny claims for many reasons, including disputes over whether a repair falls within a documented defect pattern, mileage or timing outside standard coverage, or incomplete paperwork at the service visit. Some denials overlook manufacturer-filed extensions or service campaigns that may apply to the specific component and model year involved. Reviewing the denial alongside Ford's own filed communications can clarify whether the decision accounted for all applicable coverage.
What do the Ford F-550 DPF and SCR warranty extensions cover?
Ford filed extensions covering the diesel particulate filter, the catalytic converter portion of the SCR system, and the rear NOx sensor on certain 2015–2016 model year Super Duty trucks with the 6.7L diesel engine, extending coverage for twelve months of service under specified diagnostic codes. These filings are separate from routine service bulletins and represent manufacturer-acknowledged extended coverage periods for these specific components.
How does ClaimRight's free assessment work for a denied claim?
ClaimRight reviews your denial notice alongside Ford's NHTSA-filed communications for your specific model and year to identify whether documented defect patterns, extensions, or campaigns may relate to your situation. The assessment is free and comes with no obligation. If we identify a documentation-based path forward, our services are offered on a success-only pricing basis.
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