Ford F-550 SD problems and complaints, 2015 to 2021
23 NHTSA owner complaints and 12 recalls across 2 model years, 2015 to 2021. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 23complaints
- 12recalls
- 1reported crashes
- 4reported fires
- 3reported injuries
Which Ford F-550 SD years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Ford F-550 SD, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 12 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain10 (83%)
- Steering, suspension & tires1 (8%)
- Other systems1 (8%)
Recalls (12)
Fuel system · 26V158000 · Mar 2026 · model year 2021
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 25V455000 · Jul 2025 · model year 2021
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V048000 · Jan 2025 · model year 2021
Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 24V957000 · Dec 2024 · model year 2021
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 23V420000 · Jun 2023 · model year 2021
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Body & glass · 22V250000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2021
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 22V013000 · Jan 2022 · model year 2021
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.
Transmission · 21V390000 · May 2021 · model year 2021
A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash.
Body & glass · 21V090000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2021
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Transmission · 15V175000 · Mar 2015 · model year 2015
Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Suspension · 15V024000 · Jan 2015 · model year 2015
If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 14V204000 · Apr 2014 · model year 2015
If the vehicle is in "Reverse" while the while the gear selection shows "Drive," unexpected movement could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.