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FORD F-550 Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

38
Total Recalls
1.8
Avg per Year Below brand average (2.3)
21
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2007
1 F
2008
1 F
2009
1 F
2010
1 F
2011
5 B+
2012
5 B+
2013
1 F
2014
1 D
2015
1 D
2016
0
2017
5 A-
2018
10 A
2019
4 B-
2020
2 D+
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

EQUIPMENT
10
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
ENGINE
5
TRAILER HITCHES
2
SEATS
2
POWER TRAIN
2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1

Most Severe Recalls

Critical

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT — Your Ford F-550, E-350, or E-450 might have a problem with the rear axle differential fluid level. This fluid helps keep your vehicle's rear axle running smoothly.

Critical

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS — Your vehicle's brake lights, which are the lights on the back of your truck that light up when you press the brake pedal, may not be working correctly. The lights might turn on eve…

Critical

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 equ…

Critical

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS — Your 2018 Emergency vehicle's brake lights may be faulty and illuminate when the brake pedal hasn't been pressed.

Critical

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS — Your vehicle is being recalled due to faulty brake lights that may illuminate when the brake pedal hasn't been pressed.

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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