MYRModel Year Report

2019 Ford F-550

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2019 Ford F-550
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:52:50.661Z

Only 13 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 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-550 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 0 complaints 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2011: 12 complaints 2011 2012: 13 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 2 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2015 2016: 9 complaints 2017: 12 complaints 2017 2018: 8 complaints 2019: 13 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2020
2019: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
20070
20080
20090
20100
201112
201213
20136
20142
20150
20169
201712
20188
201913
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

5 of 13 total reports mention: engine.

FIRE
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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, 20241114

STRUCTURE

3 of 13 total reports mention: structure.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.

FIRE
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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, 20241114

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, 20190207

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 13 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE
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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, 20241114

TRAILER HITCHES

1 of 13 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20190319 — exterior lighting

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.

Campaign 19V226000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190509 — equipment

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.

Campaign 19V398000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190603 — engine

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.

Campaign 18V894000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191021 — seats

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.

Campaign 19V633000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Ford F-550 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V226000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V398000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V894000 (engine) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V633000 (seats) has been completed.
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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 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-550 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.