Ford F-550 Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Ford F-550 years to avoid

No model year of the Ford F-550 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2020	62	17	Fuel system	38,239	2	0
2019	64	14	Engine	116,563	4	1
2018	76	8	Body	38,550	10	0	Fewest complaints
2017	65	14	Body	80,000	5	2
2016	81	9	Airbags	85,000	0	1	Fewest complaints
2014	93	2	Engine		1	0
2013	86	6	Engine		1	0	Fewest complaints
2012	68	13	Engine	72,000	5	1
2011	72	12	Engine	22,555	5	1

What years of the Ford F-550 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford F-550 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford F-550?

2013, 2018 and 2016 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 8 and 9).

What is the most common problem with the Ford F-550?

Engine, with 36 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (21) and body (14).

How many recalls does the Ford F-550 have?

23 recalls between 2011 and 2020. The 2018 model year has the most, with 10.

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