Is the 2023 Ford F-550 SD reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-550 SD?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-550 SD have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

2023 Ford F-550 SD

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2023 Ford F-550 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:42:54.125Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 1
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2023: 1 complaint

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1993	0
1994	0
1995	0
1996	0
1997	2
1998	0
1999	61
2000	72
2001	29
2002	22
2003	33
2004	49
2005	32
2006	44
2007	23
2008	26
2009	1
2010	1
2011	3
2012	6
2013	2
2014	9
2015	11
2016	3
2017	2
2018	0
2019	4
2020	4
2021	13
2022	9
2023	1
2024	2
2025	1
2026	1

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Exterior lighting

1 of 1 total report mentions: exterior lighting.

Show complaint excerpts

I received a compliance recall notice 26C10 from Ford. I just called Brondes Ford in Maumee, OH to schedule a âsoftware repairâ as described in the letter from FORD. The gentleman on the phone refused to schedule my appointment.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-17

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2023-07-21Equipment23V420000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023.

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2023-08-28Structure23V507000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S37.

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2023-12-04Electrical system23V506000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.

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2023-12-07Power train, wheels23V758000 Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts.

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2024-05-03Air bags, steering23V847000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the clock spring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 3, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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2025-10-08Back over prevention25V315000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus,...

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

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2026-03-25Electrical system, exterior lighting26V104000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.

Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline25V455000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge.

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Date not on fileVisibility26V204000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available.

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Buy-smart checklist

2023 Ford F-550 SD — pre-purchase inspection

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Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 25V455000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 26V204000 · Visibility
Recall 23V420000 · Equipment
Recall 23V507000 · Structure
Recall 23V506000 · Electrical system
Recall 23V758000 · Power train, wheels
Recall 23V847000 · Air bags, steering
Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
Recall 26V104000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Ford F-550 SD reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-550 SD?: The most-reported component is exterior lighting, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Ford F-550 SD have?: 9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.