Ford F-550 complaints by model year
94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2017 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
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, 2011–2020. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford F-550 recalls (23)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one F-550 model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V099000 | Feb 21, 2020 | Driveshaft May Separate From Rear Axle | 2020 | 93.4% |
| 19V633000 | Aug 28, 2019 | Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207 | 2019, 2020 | 77.8% |
| 19V414000 | Jun 5, 2019 | Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed | 2018 | 0% |
| 19V401000 | May 29, 2019 | Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed | 2017, 2018 | — |
| 19V398000 | May 29, 2019 | Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed | 2018, 2019 | 100% |
| 19V358000 | May 13, 2019 | Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate | 2017, 2018 | 100% |
| 19V342000 | May 3, 2019 | Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate | 2017, 2018 | — |
| 19V269000 | Apr 3, 2019 | Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate | 2018 | — |
| 19V251000 | Mar 28, 2019 | Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate | 2018 | 100% |
| 19V254000 | Mar 28, 2019 | Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate | 2018 | 100% |
| 19V236000 | Mar 26, 2019 | Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 | 2018 | 88.9% |
| 19V226000 | Mar 22, 2019 | Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 | 2019 | 100% |
| 18V894000 | Dec 18, 2018 | Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode | 2017, 2018, 2019 | 78.7% |
| 17V331000 | May 22, 2017 | Door may Unlatch in a Side Impact Collision | 2017 | 32.2% |
| 15V371000 | Jun 15, 2015 | Engine may Shutdown in Emergency Vehicles | 2014, 2015 | — |
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 FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford F-550 had?
NHTSA lists 23 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford F-550 model year from 2011 to 2020. 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 year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2020 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (17) and the 2014 the fewest (2). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford F-550 problems?
Across the 2011–2020 model years, owners most often name the engine, structure, fuel 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.