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Ford F-550 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 14 model years, NHTSA lists 116 recalls and 149 owner complaints for the Ford F-550. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford F-550 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-550 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2024 Ford F-550 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | 9 | 1 | |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | 12 | 9 | |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | 9 | 13 | |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | 10 | 21 | |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | 9 | 18 | |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | 10 | 8 | |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | 13 | 15 | |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | 3 | 12 | |
| 2015 Ford F-550 | 3 | 11 | |
| 2014 Ford F-550 | 7 | 11 | |
| 2013 Ford F-550 | 10 | 8 | |
| 2012 Ford F-550 | 15 | 19 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford F-550: questions owners ask
Which Ford F-550 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford F-550 model years with the most are the 2020 (21), 2012 (19) and 2019 (18). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford F-550 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (1), 2024 (2) and 2013 (8), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford F-550 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 14 Ford F-550 model years, 116 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2012 (15), 2017 (13) and 2022 (12). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ford F-550 years have the most stalling complaints?
17 owner complaints across 4 Ford F-550 model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2012 (8), 2015 (3) and 2020 (3) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.