Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2008 Ford F-550
Wheel alignment for the 2008 Ford F-550: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
What to check when buying the 2008 Ford F-550
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (9), engine (6) and power train (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09V456000 | 2009-11-19 | equipment:appliance:air conditioner | CUES, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 SERVICE VEHICLES BUILT ON VARIOUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH CARRIER AIRV CEILING UNITS, MODEL NOS. 68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, AND 68RV0010EA. THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THESE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO CREATE SMOKE OR SPARKS. |
| 08V344000 | 2008-07-28 | trailer hitches | KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE. |
| 08V283000 | 2008-06-27 | electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator | WHEELED COACH IS RECALLING 215 MY 2008 F-350, F-450, AND F-550 RESCUE VEHICLES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L DIESEL ENGINES. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE CONNECTION OF THE MASTER SWITCH YELLOW 16GA WIRE TO THE OEM PTO ENABLE CIRCUIT DISRUPTS THE REGENERATION MODE WHEN THE MASTER SWITCH IS IN THE... |
| 08V096000 | 2008-02-28 | seats | FORD IS RECALLING 87,515 MY 2008 F250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." SOME 40% SPLIT AND CAPTAIN'S CHAIR DRIVER'S SEATS, EQUIPPED WITH LUMBAR SUPPORTS, MAY HAVE IMPROPER WELDS AT THE JOINT OF THE... |
| 07V139000 | 2007-03-26 | power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES IN THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY RESULT FROM EXCESS HYDROCARBONS IN THE EXHAUST. |
| 07V140000 | 2007-03-26 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE (B+) WIRE TO THE RIGHT HAND SPLASH SHIELD BOLT MAY RESULT IN THE BATTERY B+ WIRE CONTACTING THE SPLASH SHIELD BOLT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the F-550
Wheel alignment for your 2008 Ford F-550: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
Your F-550 and the shop
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the F-550. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request.
What we arrange
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We collect the rental when your car is back. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Car care, briefly
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Getting a clear quote
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Next step
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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