2017 FORD F-550 SD
8 recalls, 5 complaints - 434 TSBs
25V572000 Sep 3, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distort... Read more
Consequence
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for... Read more
19V880000 Dec 11, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar a... Read more
Consequence
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for th... Read more
19V278000 Apr 8, 2019
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block h... Read more
Consequence
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford custome... Read more
17V652000 Oct 16, 2017
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the d... Read more
Consequence
A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall ... Read more
17V599000 Sep 25, 2017
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M... Read more
Consequence
The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.
17V332000 May 22, 2017
SEATS
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these v... Read more
Consequence
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
17V212000 Mar 27, 2017
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles. Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.
Consequence
If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford recall number 17S08.
16V778000 Oct 26, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.
Consequence
If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 20, 2018
Incident date: Jul 17, 2018
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO LOSE SPEED AND THE ENGINE WILL DIE, RESULTING IN DIFFICULT STEERING AND BRAKING. THE FORD DEALER HAS INDICATED THIS ISSUE IS BEING CAUSED BY WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL, ALTHOU... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2018
Incident date: Jul 17, 2018
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO LOSE SPEED AND THE ENGINE WILL DIE, RESULTING IN DIFFICULT STEERING AND BRAKING. THE FORD DEALER HAS INDICATED THIS ISSUE IS BEING CAUSED BY WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL, ALTHOU... Read more
STEERING
Aug 20, 2018
Incident date: Jul 17, 2018
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO LOSE SPEED AND THE ENGINE WILL DIE, RESULTING IN DIFFICULT STEERING AND BRAKING. THE FORD DEALER HAS INDICATED THIS ISSUE IS BEING CAUSED BY WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL, ALTHOU... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 20, 2018
Incident date: Nov 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE, FISHTAIL, AND AN ECHOING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PASO ROBLES FORD (2401 OAKWOOD ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 20, 2018
Incident date: Nov 17, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE, FISHTAIL, AND AN ECHOING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PASO ROBLES FORD (2401 OAKWOOD ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOS... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 FORD F-550 SD
434 manufacturer communications from 290 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 63 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 45 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 43 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 23 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 22 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 18 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 18 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 16 |
SSM 52476
Apr 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
22M03 S1
Apr 12, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy
SSM 52335
Mar 6, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has evaluated turbocharg
SSM 52314
Mar 1, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical. Incorrect torque may allow the bolt to loosen resulting in the tim
TSB 22-2248
Feb 20, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This article supersedes TSB 22-2201 to update the Service Procedure and Parts List. Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil filter, crankcase vent oil s
SSM 52188
Jan 18, 2024
010000 STEERING
2024 F-Super Duty vehicles are equipped with XL-22 (WSS-M2C184-A1) high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. This fluid is an improvement in high temperature and thermal oxidative stability compared to Mer
SSM 52167
Jan 9, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty pick-up vehicles may require the additional KC3Z-14A411-C kit if there is a service need to replace the 14405 main body harness or 14A412 tailgate harness post FSA 19S48. During the FSA 19S48 repair, additional c
SSM 51947
Sep 27, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty and 2015-2020 F-150/Mustang vehicles may require replacement of the powertrain control module (PCM) for various reasons. While performing a programmable module installation (PMI) using the Integrated Diagnostic S
SSM 51947
Sep 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty and 2015-2020 F-150/Mustang vehicles may require replacement of the powertrain control module (PCM) for various reasons. While performing a programmable module installation (PMI) using the Integrated Diagnostic S
SSM 51937
Sep 20, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash,
SSM 51854
Aug 10, 2023
102900 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 51854
Aug 10, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 51849
Aug 8, 2023
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement. This DTC indicates that the engine serial number (ESN) must b
SSM 51838
Aug 2, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In various 2017-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app thr
SSM 51829
Aug 1, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some F-Super Duty and F-150 vehicles equipped with trailer tow mirror may exhibit various exterior rear view mirror functional concerns that require replacement after diagnosis. To properly determine if the defect is warrantable, cleaning a
SSM 51829
Aug 1, 2023
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Some F-Super Duty and F-150 vehicles equipped with trailer tow mirror may exhibit various exterior rear view mirror functional concerns that require replacement after diagnosis. To properly determine if the defect is warrantable, cleaning a
22M03
Jun 20, 2023
275100 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy
22M03
Jun 20, 2023
264100 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy
22M03
Jun 20, 2023
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy
SAN-Vol1 I1
Jun 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical serv
SSM 51691
Jun 8, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
2011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SC
SSM 51691
Jun 8, 2023
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SC
TSB 23-2161
May 23, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 08-Mar-2022 may exhibit an
TSB 23-2115
Apr 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2015-2020 F-150 and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a lack of heat or cooling from the cabin vents when the climate control settings are adjusted between hot and cold. This may be due to a stuck/binding temperature door wit
SSM 51536
Apr 4, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe
SSM 51294
Jan 11, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2016-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require the lower intake manifold to be removed for various concerns. The WSM, Section 303-01, has been updated to remove the lower intake manifold leaving the
SSM 51265
Dec 20, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash,
SSM 51265
Dec 20, 2022
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being manually folded in, during transportation, going through a car wash,
SSM 51263
Dec 19, 2022
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the climate control system being in recirculation mode as a result o
SSM 51263
Dec 19, 2022
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the climate control system being in recirculation mode as a result o
SSM 51261
Dec 16, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should o
SSM 51251
Dec 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2011-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typew
21M05 S3
Nov 22, 2022
177100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:FUELING/CHARGING DOOR/HATCH/PORT:LATCH/LOCK RELEASE SYSTEM
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Information: Updated with revised instructions to account for wiring harness chang
21M05 S3
Nov 22, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Information: Updated with revised instructions to account for wiring harness chang
21M05 S3
Nov 22, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Information: Updated with revised instructions to account for wiring harness chang
21M05 S3
Nov 22, 2022
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Information: Updated with revised instructions to account for wiring harness chang
SSM 51185
Nov 8, 2022
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Some 2015-2022 F-150 and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience issues with the tailgate center step moulding. If there is an issue with the center molding (warped, damaged condition, loose, or if the molding is missing), the trim c
TSB 22-2380
Oct 28, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty chassis cab/dual rear wheel (DRW) pickup vehicles and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern of oil consumption in applications where the engine is idled for extended per
TSB 22-2389
Oct 18, 2022
200000 WHEELS
Some 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW) and 17 inch aluminum wheels may exhibit a loss of tire pressure from the valve stem sealing area of the front wheels. This may be due to corrosion of the wheel preven
SSM 51122
Oct 7, 2022
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Some 2017-2022 F-250-F-550, 2015-2020 F-150 and 2018-2022 Expedition vehicles without push button start and passive entry may exhibit a condition where it is difficult to insert the ignition key and/or turn it to the accessory position when
SSM 51120
Oct 6, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Some Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit noise when the brakes are applied. When diagnosing and repairing brake noise conditions, use the Workshop Manual (WSM) and the appropriate pinpoint test in section 206-00. The brake rotors should o
SSM 51104
Sep 27, 2022
010000 STEERING
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with adaptive steering may require steering wheel replacement for various reasons. The steering wheel assembly contains the steering effort control module (SECM) and steering angle sensor module
TSB 22-2356
Sep 20, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience a transmission fluid leak from a cracked transmission case or transmission fluid pan. This may be due to a driveline vibration condition. For vehicles that have a concern with a cracked tr
21M05 S2
Aug 25, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening ;REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Information: Updated with revised instructions to account for wire color difference
SSM 50966
Jul 27, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24D1 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, replace the parti
21M05-S1
Jul 22, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening. In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serv
21M05-S1
Jul 22, 2022
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening. In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serv
21M05-S1
Jul 22, 2022
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening. In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serv
SSM 50937
Jul 12, 2022
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2015-2022 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance. Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostic procedures have been updated to more accurately diagnose A/C perf
SSM 50937
Jul 12, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Some 2015-2022 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance. Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostic procedures have been updated to more accurately diagnose A/C perf
21M05
Jun 15, 2022
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serviced their vehicle for this concern. Ford has developed an enhanced remedy for customers who may want this enhanced repa
21M05
Jun 15, 2022
173100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serviced their vehicle for this concern. Ford has developed an enhanced remedy for customers who may want this enhanced repa
20N04-S1
Jun 10, 2022
010000 STEERING
Certain 2017 through 2019 Model Year F250/350 4x4 and all F450/550 Vehicles - Steering Linkage Damper Replacement. In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement
TSB 22-2223
Jun 8, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty chassis cab/dual rear wheel (DRW) pickup vehicles and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern of oil consumption in applications where the engine is idled for extended per
SSM 50804
May 24, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2013-2023 Ford or Lincoln vehicles with modems activated through FordPass or LincolnWay may experience 12 volt battery drain symptoms when the customer uses non-Ford/Lincoln phone applications as an alternate channel to access vehicle
TSB 22-2201
May 23, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L may exhibit an engine oil leak. This may be due to the mating surface of the upper oil pan and the engine block. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to
21M05
May 20, 2022
173200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LOCK
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening - In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serv
21M05
May 20, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening - In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serv
SSM 50786
May 17, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
Some 2015-2020 F-150, 2017-2022 Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition vehicles may experience a cracked or splitting driver air bag cover. This may be due to the air bag cover tear seam design. An updated driver air bag assembly has been rele
TSB 22-2191
May 17, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 08-Mar-2022 may exhibit an
SSM 50718
Apr 21, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull / drift condition during braking. This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. The Workshop Manual, Section 206-00 Symptom Chart for vehicle pulls or drifts during brakin
21B04-S3
Apr 8, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package-Frame Rail Cracks: In some of the affected vehicles certain second unit body (SUB) upfits could cause stress points on the frame rail. Over time this stres
SSM 50651
Apr 5, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app th
SSM 50651
Apr 5, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
In various 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, customers may receive a message in the FordPass or LincolnWay App stating "Feature Unavailable. Since this is a fleet vehicle, it cannot access the (SYNC Connect) FordPass or LincolnWay app th
SSM 50636
Mar 24, 2022
103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SC
SSM 50636
Mar 24, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SC
SSM 50636
Mar 24, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience this elevated idle to reduce unburned hydrocarbons from the SC
TSB 22-2104
Mar 21, 2022
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2
TSB 22-2104
Mar 21, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2
TSB 22-2104
Mar 21, 2022
220000 SEATS
This article supersedes TSB 21-2236 to update the models and year affected. Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Fusion/MKZ, 2013-2022 Escape, 2015-2018 Focus, 2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2022 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2
21B04-S2
Mar 10, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package - Frame Rail Crack: In some of the affected vehicles certain second unit body (SUB) upfits could cause stress points on the frame rail. Over time this str
TERE-030422-001
Mar 4, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Information to customers that Ford was performing a recall on F550 frames. Sent with the Ford documents they may receive.
TERE-030422-001
Mar 4, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information to customers that Ford was performing a recall on F550 frames. Sent with the Ford documents they may receive.
SSM 50549
Mar 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2018-2020 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0000 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) after an on-demand self test. This D
SSM 50549
Mar 1, 2022
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some 2018-2020 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0000 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) after an on-demand self test. This D
SSM 50502
Feb 17, 2022
220000 SEATS
Some 2017-2018 Focus/MKX/C-MAX, 2017-2019 MKC/Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2017-2020 Fusion/MKZ/Continental, 2017-2022 Mustang/Edge/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility/Escape/F-150/F-Super Duty, 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator, 2019-2022 Ranger/Nautilus
SSM 50448
Jan 31, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2017-2022 F-Super-Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a hard start, lack of power and/or runs rough concern with an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0087 and/or
SSM 50448
Jan 31, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Some 2017-2022 F-Super-Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a hard start, lack of power and/or runs rough concern with an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0087 and/or
SSM 50448
Jan 31, 2022
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Some 2017-2022 F-Super-Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a hard start, lack of power and/or runs rough concern with an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0087 and/or
TSB 21-2404
Jan 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously from high A/C pressures. This concer
TSB 21-2404
Jan 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling fans running continuously from high A/C pressures. This concer
SSM 50375
Dec 23, 2021
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If pos
SSM 50375
Dec 23, 2021
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Some 2016-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may exhibit a condition where the navigation voice prompts are inoperative after a SYNC map update. This may be due to an incomplete installation of the SYNC map software. If pos
TSB 21-2452
Dec 21, 2021
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some 2020-2021 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L PHEV powertrain may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0100, P1A42 and/or P1A43 stored in battery energy control module (BECM).
TSB 21-2447
Dec 17, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This article supersedes TSB 21-2192 to update the Parts List and Issue. Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L may exhibit an engine oil leak. This may be due to the mating surface of the upper oil pan and the
SSM 50323
Dec 7, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 with 6.7L diesel engines, 2015-2019 Transit with 3.2L diesel engines and 2018-2021 F-150 with 3.0L diesel engines may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnos
20M06-S2
Oct 22, 2021
340000 COMMUNICATION
Certain 2015 through 2016 Model Year Super Duty and 2016 through 2019 Medium Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine; Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension with Diagnostic Trouble Code P2002 REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Claim Preparation and Subm
20M06-S2
Oct 22, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Certain 2015 through 2016 Model Year Super Duty and 2016 through 2019 Medium Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine; Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension with Diagnostic Trouble Code P2002 REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Claim Preparation and Subm
20M06-S2
Oct 22, 2021
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Certain 2015 through 2016 Model Year Super Duty and 2016 through 2019 Medium Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine; Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension with Diagnostic Trouble Code P2002 REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Claim Preparation and Subm
TSB 21-2368
Oct 22, 2021
103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P00BD, P012F, P0181, P0474, P124C, P1247, P20EE, P205B, P2263, P2269, P
TSB 21-2368
Oct 22, 2021
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P00BD, P012F, P0181, P0474, P124C, P1247, P20EE, P205B, P2263, P2269, P
TSB 21-2368
Oct 22, 2021
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with only diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P00BD, P012F, P0181, P0474, P124C, P1247, P20EE, P205B, P2263, P2269, P
SSM 50174
Oct 6, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience an intermittent no crank condition. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06E9 may also be set in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to corrosion being present on the run start
SSM 50174
Oct 6, 2021
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience an intermittent no crank condition. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06E9 may also be set in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to corrosion being present on the run start
TSB 21-2336
Sep 28, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles built on or before 1-Apr-2020 equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 30-Oct-2019 equipped with a 6.7L engine and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or before
TSB 21-2336
Sep 28, 2021
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles built on or before 1-Apr-2020 equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 30-Oct-2019 equipped with a 6.7L engine and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or before
TSB 21-2336
Sep 28, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles built on or before 1-Apr-2020 equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 30-Oct-2019 equipped with a 6.7L engine and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or before
SSM 50154
Sep 27, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator, 2015-2020 F150 and 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with power running boards (PRB) may exhibit a condition where the PRBs are disabled, changing the feature menu setting from Auto to Off mode in
SSM 50154
Sep 27, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator, 2015-2020 F150 and 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with power running boards (PRB) may exhibit a condition where the PRBs are disabled, changing the feature menu setting from Auto to Off mode in
SSM 50154
Sep 27, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator, 2015-2020 F150 and 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with power running boards (PRB) may exhibit a condition where the PRBs are disabled, changing the feature menu setting from Auto to Off mode in
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FORD F-550 SD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-550 SD across all model years (1993, 2026).
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Total Recalls
612
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
18
Reported Crashes
39
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
FORD F-550 SD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2023 | 9 | 1 | View |
| 2022 | 12 | 15 | View |
| 2021 | 9 | 15 | View |
| 2020 | 8 | 7 | View |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2017 (current) | 8 | 5 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 2015 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 10 | View |
| 2013 | 9 | 3 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 8 | View |
| 2011 | 12 | 4 | View |
| 2010 | 7 | 2 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 31 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 25 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 55 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 41 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 67 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 40 | View |
| 2002 | 5 | 31 | View |
| 2001 | 7 | 35 | View |
| 2000 | 6 | 85 | View |
| 1999 | 9 | 92 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | View |