Ford F-550 SD problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Ford F-550 SD model year, from official NHTSA data.
391
NHTSA complaints
67
recall campaigns
812
service bulletins (TSBs)
8
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-550 SD | 9 | 12 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 SD | 12 | 9 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-550 SD | 4 | 8 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-550 SD | 4 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-550 SD | 3 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-550 SD | 11 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Ford F-550 SD | 9 | 6 | — |
| 2012 Ford F-550 SD | 6 | 10 | — |
| 2011 Ford F-550 SD | 3 | 12 | — |
| 2008 Ford F-550 SD | 26 | 4 | 86 |
| 2007 Ford F-550 SD | 23 | 1 | 45 |
| 2006 Ford F-550 SD | 44 | 1 | 97 |
| 2005 Ford F-550 SD | 32 | 4 | 121 |
| 2004 Ford F-550 SD | 49 | 2 | 129 |
| 2003 Ford F-550 SD | 33 | 5 | 94 |
| 2002 Ford F-550 SD | 22 | 4 | 48 |
| 2001 Ford F-550 SD | 29 | 6 | 46 |
| 2000 Ford F-550 SD | 72 | 5 | 60 |
| 1999 Ford F-550 SD | 61 | 5 | 86 |
Common problems
- Ford F-550 SD fuel system, diesel problems111
- Ford F-550 SD engine and engine cooling problems62
- Ford F-550 SD tires problems53
- Ford F-550 SD power train problems49
- Ford F-550 SD electrical system problems26
- Ford F-550 SD engine problems23
- Ford F-550 SD wheels problems22
- Ford F-550 SD fuel system, gasoline problems20
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakPE24014 · opened May 9, 2024 · open
- Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 NoncomplianceRQ21002 · opened Aug 3, 2021 · open
- Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownRQ14005 · opened Jan 13, 2015 · closed Mar 15, 2016
- CNG Fuel Container SecurementPE13038 · opened Nov 15, 2013 · closed Mar 9, 2014