Is the 2018 Ford F-550 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 2018 Ford F-550?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-550 have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

2018 Ford F-550

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2018 Ford F-550
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:27.854Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 8
Recalls: 10
Investigations: 0
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2018: 8 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2007	0
2008	0
2009	0
2010	0
2011	12
2012	13
2013	6
2014	2
2015	0
2016	9
2017	12
2018	8
2019	14
2020	17

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Suspension

2 of 8 total reports mention: suspension.

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Front end violently shakes on vehicle above 45MPH city and highway driving. Been to dealer 2X for issue with no resolve

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-06

Steering

2 of 8 total reports mention: steering.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated that when driving their vehicle, the vehicle would veer left or right on it's own without warning. The vehicle's steering would not be able to straighten itself.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-01-20

Structure

2 of 8 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the frame was cracked between the bed and the cab. There were no warning lights illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-02-11

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the subframe suddenly fractured in half. The contact stated that the fracture occurred near the rear cabin of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-25

Power train

1 of 8 total reports mentions: power train.

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact observed a humming sound coming from the rear-end of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-17

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 8 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing turbo/supercharger.

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2018-10-01Exterior lighting19V269000 Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063.

Remedy: Weis Fire & Safety has already notified the owner, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Weis Fire & Safety customer service at 1-785-825-9526.

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2019-03-21Exterior lighting19V236000 Excellance, Inc.

Remedy: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

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2019-03-27Exterior lighting19V254000 Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights.

Remedy: Blanchat has notified the owner, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145.

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2019-03-28Exterior lighting19V251000 Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063.

Remedy: FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

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2019-05-09Equipment19V398000 LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays.

Remedy: ASA will notify LGE Coachworks owners, and dealers will replace the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or LGE Coachworks at 1-800-209-3985.

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2019-05-09Equipment19V401000 VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based...

Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

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2019-05-09Equipment19V414000 Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-550 vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image.

Remedy: Farber will notify owners, and dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188 or ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400.

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2019-05-20Exterior lighting19V358000 Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550-based fire trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights.

Remedy: Unruh Fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began in May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080.

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2019-06-03Engine18V894000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019.

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2019-06-05Exterior lighting19V342000 Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights.

Remedy: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Ford F-550 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
Steering: 2 reports on file for this year.
Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 19V269000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 19V236000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 19V254000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 19V251000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 19V398000 · Equipment
Recall 19V401000 · Equipment
Recall 19V414000 · Equipment
Recall 19V358000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 18V894000 · Engine
Recall 19V342000 · Exterior lighting

FAQ

Is the 2018 Ford F-550 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 2018 Ford F-550?: The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-550 have?: 10 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.