2019 Ford F-550
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 14 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 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine
5 of 14 total reports mention: engine.
Show complaint excerpts
A clogged fuel filter caused an engine fire. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. The fuel filter has been known to be problematic for these trucks, in yet there has been no recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-14
Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system
Structure
4 of 14 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Electrical system
3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Trailer connection wiring fault causes dash board to flash multiple times indicating trailer disconnected or trailer light bulbs are not working and will repeatedly flash on dash making dinging sounds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-02-07
Steering
2 of 14 total reports mention: steering.
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Vehicle was being driven at 50MPH when truck encountered pothole in road. Steering wheel began to shake back and forth violently and vehicle was uncontrollable. Truck veered to left and crashed into guardrail while being slowed to a stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-07
The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's employer. The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swerving from side to side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-03-19Exterior lighting19V226000 Watts Manufacturing, LLC (Watts Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2019 First responder vehicles built on Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights.
Remedy: Watts Manufacturing will notify owners and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Watts Manufacturing customer service at 1-785-404-6003.
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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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2019-06-03Engine18V894000 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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2019-10-21Seats19V633000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's...
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Ford F-550 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V226000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 19V398000 · Equipment
- Recall 18V894000 · Engine
- Recall 19V633000 · Seats
FAQ
- Is the 2019 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 2019 Ford F-550?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-550 have?
- 4 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.