Ford F-550 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 21 recalls and 84 owner complaints for the Ford F-550 (model years 2007–2020). The most reported problem area is engine (26 complaints), followed by structure (13 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (10).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford F-550 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 26 | 6 of 14 | |
| Structure | 13 | 5 of 14 | |
| Fuel system, diesel | 9 | 3 of 14 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 5 of 14 | |
| Steering | 8 | 6 of 14 |
Latest 8 of 21 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V099000 | Feb 21, 2020 | Power train: driveline, differential unit | 2020 | 319 |
| 19V633000 | Aug 28, 2019 | Seats: mid/rear assembly | 2019–2020 | 639,137 |
| 19V414000 | Jun 5, 2019 | Equipment | 2018 | 4 |
| 19V401000 | May 29, 2019 | Equipment | 2017–2018 | 22 |
| 19V398000 | May 29, 2019 | Equipment | 2018–2019 | 13 |
| 19V358000 | May 13, 2019 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2017–2018 | 4 |
| 19V342000 | May 3, 2019 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2017–2018 | 17 |
| 19V269000 | Apr 3, 2019 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2018 | 1 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 1 person injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.