MYRModel Year Report

Ford F-550 SD — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution2 years

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1993: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1999: 61 complaints, Caution 2000: 72 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 33 complaints, Recommended 2004: 49 complaints, Recommended 2005: 32 complaints, Recommended 2006: 44 complaints, Recommended 2007: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 26 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2010: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2017: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2018: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2018 2019: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2020: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2021: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2022: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2023: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2023 2024: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2025: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2026: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2000 · 72
1993: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1996 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1999: 61 complaints, Caution 2000: 72 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 33 complaints, Recommended 2004: 49 complaints, Recommended 2005: 32 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 44 complaints, Recommended 2007: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 26 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2009: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2010: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2014: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2014 2015: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2016: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2017: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2017 2018: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2019: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2020: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2020 2021: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2022: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2023: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2023 2024: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2025: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2026: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2026 2000 · 72
1993: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1995: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1995 1996: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1997: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1997 1998: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1999: 61 complaints, Caution 2000: 72 complaints, Caution 2000 2001: 29 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 22 complaints, Not enough data 2003: 33 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 49 complaints, Recommended 2005: 32 complaints, Recommended 2005 2006: 44 complaints, Recommended 2007: 23 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 26 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2009 2010: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2011: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2013: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2013 2014: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2015: 11 complaints, Not enough data 2015 2016: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2017: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2017 2018: 0 complaints, Not enough data 2019: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2019 2020: 4 complaints, Not enough data 2021: 12 complaints, Not enough data 2021 2022: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2023: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2023 2024: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2025: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2025 2026: 1 complaint, Not enough data 2000 · 72
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2026 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2025 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2024 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2023 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2022 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2021 ○ Not enough data 12 Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2020 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2019 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2018 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2017 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2016 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2015 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2014 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2013 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2012 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 26 Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ○ Not enough data 23 Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ● Recommended 44 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2005 ▲ Recommended 32 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2004 ● Recommended 49 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2003 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001 ○ Not enough data 29 Only 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 ◆ Caution 72 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 61 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1997 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1996 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1995 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1994 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1993 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

72

recalls on file across every Ford F-550 SD model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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