Does the 2019 Ford F-550 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Ford F-550, the most recent reported on August 28, 2019 (Seats: mid/rear assembly, Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-550?

Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (5 complaints), followed by structure (4).

How many 2019 Ford F-550 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 14 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Ford F-550 recalls and problems

4 recalls and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford F-550.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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.

2019 Ford F-550 recalls

Seats: mid/rear assembly · Seats: front assembly, recliner

NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · reported August 28, 2019 · Ford Motor Company · 639,137 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
The risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 19V398000 · reported May 29, 2019 · LGE Coachworks Inc. · 13 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
The risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: ASA will notify LGE Coachworks owners, and dealers will replace the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or LGE Coachworks at 1-800-209-3985.

Exterior lighting: brake lights

NHTSA campaign 19V226000 · reported March 22, 2019 · Watts Manufacturing, LLC · 8 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Watts Manufacturing, LLC (Watts Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2019 First responder vehicles built on Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Watts Manufacturing will notify owners and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Watts Manufacturing customer service at 1-785-404-6003.

Engine

NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · reported December 18, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · 410,289 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
The risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine5
Structure4
Electrical system3
Fuel/propulsion system2
Steering2
Engine and engine cooling1
Power train1
Trailer hitches1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 18, 2026 · Steering · 116,563 miles
The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's employer. The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swerving from side to side. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road…

Aug 12, 2025 · Electrical system · 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that upon noticing an abnormal burning odor, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the wiring underneath the driver's side of the dashboard was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The mechanic replaced the wiring a second time; however, the…

Jul 10, 2025 · Engine · fire reported
While driving down the road a passerby got our drivers attention to tell them the truck was on fire. When he pulled over and got out the truck went up in flames fast from under the hood. Due to the heavy damage we are unsure where the fire started. It has not been inspected by anyone yet. It was towed to our shop. The…

Jan 13, 2025 · Engine · 53,000 miles · fire reported
The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, turned on, and unoccupied, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front of the engine compartment had caught fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report was filed however…

Nov 14, 2024 · Electrical system · fire reported
A clogged fuel filter caused an engine fire. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. The fuel filter has been known to be problematic for these trucks, in yet there has been no recall. A simple google search shows these fires are common. The vehicle has been in for service at the…

F-550 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	0	9	1	2
2017	5	14	2	1
2018	10	8	0	0
2019	4	14	1	3
2020	2	17	0	1

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Questions

Does the 2019 Ford F-550 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Ford F-550, the most recent reported on August 28, 2019 (Seats: mid/rear assembly, Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-550?: Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (5 complaints), followed by structure (4).
How many 2019 Ford F-550 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 14 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 18, 2026.