Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2020 Ford F-550 SD recalls
Fuel system, diesel: delivery, fuel pump
NHTSA campaign 26V158000 · reported March 17, 2026 · Ford Motor Company · 9,839 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
- The risk
- High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
Fuel system, diesel: delivery, fuel pump
NHTSA campaign 24V957000 · reported December 20, 2024 · Ford Motor Company · 295,449 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
- The risk
- High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.
Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual
NHTSA campaign 23V420000 · reported June 9, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · 691,133 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
- The risk
- Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages
NHTSA campaign 22V250000 · reported April 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · 652,996 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
- The risk
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
Power train: automatic transmission
NHTSA campaign 22V256000 · reported April 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company · 23,165 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'Park' mechanism.
- The risk
- Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S22.
Visibility: windshield, critical fasteners · Visibility: windshield
NHTSA campaign 21V090000 · reported February 18, 2021 · Ford Motor Company · 79,017 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
NHTSA campaign 20V575000 · reported September 23, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · 620,246 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- The risk
- Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
Power train: automatic transmission, torque converter · Power train: automatic transmission
NHTSA campaign 20V365000 · reported June 23, 2020 · Ford Motor Company · 13 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pickups. The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.
- The risk
- An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jun 25, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
High pressure fuel pump failed damaging/ contaminating fuel system
May 21, 2025 · Power train
Low on fluid And Transmission
May 5, 2025 · Fuel/propulsion system
Attempting registration renewal on 01/30/2025, and DMV has rejected, but cashed our check for registration renewal. Upon research of FORD Recall Available to Remedy, the SOFTWARE is NOT Available to Remedy since January 1st, 2025. How do we handle not being able to remedy FORD MANUFACTURER RECALL #22E04 ? Please…
Feb 16, 2025 · Power train · crash reported
I have more files and receipts Vehicle Information: •Make: Ford •Model: F-550 Super Duty •Year: 2020 Issue Summary: After a recall service (22E04) for powertrain and transmission software updates, the vehicle experienced a complete power failure within 40 miles, leading to a stall and loss of control, resulting in the…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 25, 2026.