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Ford F-550

22 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V633000·2019-08-28

    Ford Recalls 639,137 Vehicles for Defective Seat Back Recliner Mechanisms

    Ford is recalling 639,137 vehicles because a missing part in the seat back recliner mechanism may reduce strength and fail to restrain occupants in a crash.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, LINCOLN F-150, ESCAPE, F-550, EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V894000·2018-12-18

    Ford Recalls F-Series Trucks Due to Block Heater Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling 410,289 F-Series trucks because water in the block heater cable can cause corrosion and a fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150, F-450, redundant F-350, redundant F-250
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V331000·2017-05-22

    Ford Recalls 2015-2017 F-Series Trucks for Door Handle Cover Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2015-2017 F-Series trucks equipped with chrome door handle covers that may cause doors to unlatch in a side impact, increasing injury risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150, redundant F-350, redundant F-250, F-550
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V411000·2014-07-08

    J.C. Madigan Recalls Two Ford Dump Trucks for Fire Risk

    J.C. Madigan is recalling two specific Ford dump trucks because a leaking pressure switch may cause a fire near the exhaust system.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-550, F-450 SD
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V040000·2014-02-06

    Ford F-550 Transit Bus CNG Tank Bracket Recall

    Almared is recalling 2011-2012 Ford F-550 buses converted to CNG because fuel tank brackets may break, risking a crash or fire.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-550
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V099000·2020-02-21

    2021 Ford E-350 Recalled for Rear Axle Differential Fluid Deficiency

    The 2021 Ford E-350 may have inadequate rear axle differential fluid, risking driveshaft separation and loss of drive. Ford will inspect and adjust or replace the rear axle assembly at no cost.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-550, E-450, E-350
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V401000·2019-05-29

    VCI Recalls Ambulances with Reversed Backup Camera Images

    VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists is recalling ambulances where backup camera monitors may revert to factory settings, causing reversed images and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    CHEVROLET — CHEVROLET, FORD C4500, E-450, F-450, redundant F-250
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V398000·2019-05-29

    LGE Coachworks Recalls 2018-2019 Ford and Freightliner Vans for Camera Defect

    LGE Coachworks is recalling 2018-2019 Ford and Freightliner vans because back-up camera displays may revert to factory settings, reversing the image and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, FREIGHTLINER F-550, BUSINESS CLASS M2, F-450
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V342000·2019-05-03

    Taylor Made Recalls 2017-2018 Ambulances with Whelen Brake Light Defect

    Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling 2017-2018 Ford and GMC-based ambulances because Whelen brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, GMC E-450, F-450, G3500, E-350
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V269000·2019-04-03

    Weis Fire & Safety Recalls One 2018 Ford F-550 Emergency Vehicle

    Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Ford F-550 emergency vehicle because its brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-550
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V251000·2019-03-28

    Fire Equipment Sales Recalls Two Emergency Vehicles With Faulty Brake Lights

    Fire Equipment Sales & Service is recalling two 2018 emergency vehicles because their brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

    Product
    FORD — FORD, FREIGHTLINER F-550, M2
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19V236000·2019-03-26

    Excellance Recalls 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles with Whelen Brake Lights

    Excellance is recalling 2018 ambulances and emergency vehicles because Whelen brake lights may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, potentially confusing other drivers.

    Product
    RAM — RAM, CHEVROLET, FORD 4500, G4500, C3500, E-450
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V052000·2015-01-30

    All Wheel Drive Recalls One 2011 Ford F-550 Truck for Fire Risk

    All Wheel Drive Equipment Mfg. is recalling one 2011 Ford F-550 truck because a PTO pressure switch may leak oil onto the exhaust, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-550
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V498000·2014-08-13

    Ford F-Series Super Duty Trucks Recalled for Fire Risk

    PJ's Truck Bodies is recalling 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks modified with specific PTO assemblies due to an oil leak that poses a fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-550, F-450, F-350
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V380000·2013-08-23

    Manning Equipment Recalls 2012 Ford F-Series Trucks for Exhaust Fire Risk

    Manning Equipment is recalling 37 model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks because the tailpipe design allows heat to build up in the rear storage compartment, posing a fire risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-350, F-450, F-550
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V582000·2011-12-08

    Ford Recalls 2011-2012 F-Series Trucks for Brake Shift Interlock Defect

    Ford is recalling specific 2011-2012 F-Series trucks because the transmission can shift out of park without the brake pedal being pressed, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — FORD F-150, F-350, F-450, F-550
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations — 2 open

  • EA26004 Engineering Analysis · open · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • PE25020 Preliminary Evaluation · engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
  • RQ24014 Recall Query · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery
  • PE24019 Preliminary Evaluation · fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
  • PE24014 Preliminary Evaluation · open · fuel system, diesel
  • RQ24008 Recall Query · fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2006 · fuel-system 32 complaints, median 48,318 mi

Technical service bulletins

76 manufacturer service bulletins across 8 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.8/5 · 1 complaints
  • 2024: 4.7/5 · 2 complaints
  • 2023: 4.8/5 · 1 complaints
  • 2022: 4.5/5 · 9 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2021: 4.4/5 · 12 complaints · most complained-of: fuel-system

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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