Ford F-550 SD problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints and 52 recalls on file for the Ford F-550 SD (2005–2026). The 2021 F-550 SD has the most serious complaints, most often about fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion.

Complaints
51
Recalls
52
Model years
22
Worst year
2021

Complaints by model year

200512200732009120112013162015320174201941220219120232120251
NHTSA complaints per Ford F-550 SD model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford F-550 SD years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2021 Ford F-550 SD — 12 complaints, 2 fires; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2018 (0 complaints).

Every Ford F-550 SD model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 F-550 SD10003Electrical System
2025 F-550 SD10003Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2024 F-550 SD20002Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2023 F-550 SD10009Lighting
2022 F-550 SD901112Suspension
2021 F-550 SD120209Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2020 F-550 SD41008Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2019 F-550 SD40205Engine
2018 F-550 SD00003—
2017 F-550 SD00008—
2016 F-550 SD30003Engine
2015 F-550 SD60203Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2014 F-550 SD10006Body & Structure
2013 F-550 SD00009—
2012 F-550 SD000010—
2011 F-550 SD000012—
2010 F-550 SD10007Engine
2009 F-550 SD00005—
2008 F-550 SD30000Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2007 F-550 SD20101Electrical System
2006 F-550 SD10001Visibility & Wipers
2005 F-550 SD00001—

Most common Ford F-550 SD problem areas (all years)

  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    22 complaints
  • Engine
    11 complaints
  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    6 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Ford F-550 SD received by NHTSA each month.

Ford F-550 SD recalls

  • Recall 26V606000Sep 22, 202641,748 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V204000Mar 31, 2026422,613 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V158000Mar 17, 20269,839 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V104000Feb 20, 20264,381,878 vehiclesModel years 2022–2026

    Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V572000Sep 3, 20251,456,417 vehiclesModel years 2016–2019

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V540000Aug 22, 2025355,656 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V455000Jul 7, 2025850,318 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V401000Jun 13, 20252,345 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2025

    Risk: A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V315000May 9, 20251,076,138 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V132000Feb 28, 202510,952 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V048000Jan 31, 202591,580 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V957000Dec 20, 2024295,449 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V847000Dec 15, 202317,970 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V758000Nov 9, 202313 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V506000Jul 21, 202338,695 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V507000Jul 21, 20231,339 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V420000Jun 9, 2023691,133 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

    Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 22V384000May 27, 20225,247 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V337000May 13, 2022310,203 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: A disconnected driver's air bag can result in it not deploying, as intended, during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V250000Apr 14, 2022652,996 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V252000Apr 14, 202221,904 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V256000Apr 14, 202223,165 vehiclesModel years 2020

    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.

  • Recall 22V193000Mar 25, 2022391,836 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V013000Jan 14, 202219,697 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.

  • Recall 21V390000May 25, 202117,616 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2021

    Risk: A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology