Ford F-550 SD complaints by model year
465 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2014 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 44 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 49 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | 29 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 2000 | 72 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| 1999 | 61 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2016–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford F-550 SD recalls (71)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one F-550 SD model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V606000 | Sep 22, 2026 | Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108 | 2026 | — |
| 26V204000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Windshield Wipers May Fail | 2022, 2023 | — |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 31.5% |
| 26V104000 | Feb 20, 2026 | Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 | 2022–2026 | 65.7% |
| 25V572000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image | 2016–2019 | 15.4% |
| 25V540000 | Aug 22, 2025 | Instrument Panel Display Failure | 2025, 2026 | 94.7% |
| 25V455000 | Jul 7, 2025 | Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail | 2021, 2022, 2023 | — |
| 25V401000 | Jun 13, 2025 | Sudden Loss of Brake Function | 2025 | 86% |
| 25V315000 | May 9, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2023, 2024 | 90.4% |
| 25V132000 | Feb 28, 2025 | Trailer Brakes May Fail | 2022 | 54% |
| 25V048000 | Jan 31, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2021, 2022 | 31.8% |
| 24V957000 | Dec 20, 2024 | High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 13.1% |
| 23V847000 | Dec 15, 2023 | Driver's Air Bag May Become Deactivated/FMVSS 208 | 2023 | 71.7% |
| 23V758000 | Nov 9, 2023 | Front Wheel and Hub Extender May Detach | 2022, 2023 | 84.6% |
| 23V506000 | Jul 21, 2023 | Instrument Panel may Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 101 | 2023 | 75.4% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Ford F-550 SD FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford F-550 SD had?
NHTSA lists 71 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford F-550 SD model year from 1997 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ford F-550 SD year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2006 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (44) and the 2009 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford F-550 SD problems?
Across the 2016–2026 model years, owners most often name the fuel system, engine, fuel/propulsion system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.