NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford F-550 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2011 to 2020, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 8 model years (2011–2020) the Ford F-550 has 33 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2018 with 10; the cleanest is 2014 with 1.
- Model years
- 8
- Total recalls
- 33
- Worst year
- 2018
- Cleanest year
- 2014
2011–2020
10 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford F-550 | 2 | |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | 4 | |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | 10 | |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | 5 | |
| 2014 Ford F-550 | 1 | |
| 2013 Ford F-550 | 1 | |
| 2012 Ford F-550 | 5 | |
| 2011 Ford F-550 | 5 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford F-550
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS9
- EQUIPMENT8
- ENGINE5
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER2
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING2
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.