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Campaign 14V496 Posted August 11, 2014 88 units

2009-2013 Ford F-350-550 Recall 14V496: PTO Oil Leak

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Published June 2, 2026

Recall 14V496 covers 88 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles for PTO oil leaks. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.

Ford is recalling 88 2009-2013 F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO assemblies. Oil from the PTO pressure switch can leak onto the exhaust thermal blanket, and exhaust heat raises the risk of fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The PTO assembly on these 2009-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty aerial trucks takes power from the engine and sends it to attached equipment. In this recall, the concern is the PTO pressure switch, a small sensor that helps monitor hydraulic pressure while the equipment is operating.

On affected trucks, oil can leak from that pressure switch. The leak is dangerous because the oil lands on a thermal blanket around the exhaust, which is there to manage heat from the exhaust system. Oil on that hot blanket creates a fire risk, especially when the truck is running or the equipment is being used.

There is no warning sign before failure. Do not count on a dash light, noise, or driveability change to tell you the pressure switch has started leaking.

Who's affected?

Covers 3 Super Duty truck classes from the 2009 through 2013 model years, all tied to the same equipment component.

2009 Ford F-550 Super Duty Equipment
2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty Equipment
2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty Equipment
2011 Ford F-350 Super Duty Equipment
2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty Equipment
Units affected88

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

Leaking oil can soak into the thermal blanket over the exhaust. Exhaust heat can then raise the risk of fire. Until the recall repair is complete, schedule service soon and treat any visible oil leak near the exhaust as a reason to stop and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, or F-450 Super Duty is included in this recall.
  2. Watch for the Versalift owner notice, or use recall number 14V496 when you call about the repair.
  3. Contact a franchised Ford dealer to ask about the free pressure-switch kit that moves the PTO switch away from the exhaust.
  4. Avoid operating the aerial device until the dealer has addressed the PTO oil leak near the exhaust thermal blanket.
  5. Call Ford customer service at 1-888-866-1400 with questions about recall number 14V496.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Ford technician will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the PTO pressure switch away from the exhaust system. The repair addresses oil leaking from the pressure switch onto the thermal blanket around the exhaust. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V496. The recall notice began on September 14, 2014.

Timeline

August 11, 2014 NHTSA published the recall
September 14, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 14V496?

Recall 14V496 covers 88 2009-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles with aerial equipment and certain PTO assemblies. Oil can leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket near the exhaust, raising fire risk. Dealers install a pressure switch kit for free.

What should I do if my 2009-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, or F-550 Super Duty is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific Ford truck is included in recall 14V496. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for the pressure switch kit repair. Reference NHTSA campaign 14V496 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 14V496, dealers install a pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge.

What is the safety risk in recall 14V496?

The safety risk is fire. Oil can leak from the PTO pressure switch and soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust. Heat from the exhaust can then ignite the oil-soaked material. The dealer repair moves the switch away from the exhaust system.

What if I bought my Ford Super Duty used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2009-2013 Ford Super Duty truck is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer with recall number 14V496.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V496000
Ford customer service1-888-866-1400
NHTSA recall #14V496
NHTSA recall # (full)14V496000

Source documents

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