The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the frame was cracked between the bed and the cab. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was confirmed that the vehicle was previously repaired under a related unknown recall and declined to perform the recall repair on a second occasion. The dealer determined that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
The worst 2018 Ford F-550 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body2
- Steering2
- Suspension2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
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- Steering2
- Suspension2
- Airbags1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
Recalls 10
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-550 vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which can cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Farber will notify owners, and dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1‑800‑331‑3188 or ASA customer service at 1‑800‑384‑4400.
Recall number 19V414000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Recall number 19V398000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
- Risk
- The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1‑800‑384‑4400.
Recall number 19V401000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550-based fire trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Unruh Fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began in May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1‑800‑856‑7080.
Recall number 19V358000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1‑800‑468‑1310.
Recall number 19V342000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Weis Fire & Safety has already notified the owner, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Weis Fire & Safety customer service at 1‑785‑825‑9526.
Recall number 19V269000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1‑803‑494‑6000 or Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331.
Recall number 19V251000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Blanchat has notified the owner, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Blanchat customer service at 1‑620‑896‑7145.
Recall number 19V254000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights
- What is wrong
- Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1‑860‑718‑2331 or Execellance at 1‑256‑772‑9321.
Recall number 19V236000 · Recall details
Engine
- What is wrong
- 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. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
- Risk
- When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Recall number 18V894000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Ford F-550 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Certain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail Crack
- Some 2017-2020 F-150 and 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may not successfully complete the Transmission...
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
- Certain 2017-2019 MY F250/F350 and all F450/550 vehicles Steering Linage Damper replacement
- Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack...
- Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2459, P245A and/or P259F...
- Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack...
- Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package ;Frame Rail Crack In...
- Inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no...
- Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang,...
What 2018 Ford F-550 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the subframe suddenly fractured in half. The contact stated that the fracture occurred near the rear cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed from the scene. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 268,967.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact observed a humming sound coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ring and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ring and pinion needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
The contact's company owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while an employee was driving at 55 MPH, the service vehicle soon warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the turbocharger to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced failure a second time on July 28, 2023. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with needing the turbocharger to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,265.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-550. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehcile started to shake violently from front end of vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to heartland ford (5979 west, us hwy 136, covington, in 47932, (765)793-2233) where it was diagnosed with needing the steering damper, 3 ball joints, and track bar to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to lafayette ford (2051 sagamore pkwy s, lafayette, in 47905, (765) 447-9444) but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. ## VIN passed ## ford f550 2018 ##
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-550. The contact stated that when driving their vehicle, the vehicle would veer left or right on it's own without warning. The vehicle's steering would not be able to straighten itself. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer (dorsch ford lincoln kia 2641 eaton rd, green bay, wi 54311; (920) 469-3000) who replaced the steering box, a few tie rods, and a few wheel alignments. The failure still persist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000. ## VIN passed ## 2018 ford f550 ##
Front end violently shakes on vehicle above 45mph city and highway driving. Been to dealer 2x for issue with no resolve
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Questions about the 2018 Ford F-550
Is the 2018 Ford F-550 reliable?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2018 Ford F-550, fewer than a typical F-550 model year.
What is the 2018 Ford F-550 year score?
The 2018 Ford F-550 scores 76 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford F-550: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ford F-550?
Body and structure, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (2).
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-550 have?
10 recalls, covering equipment, exterior lighting and engine.
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