2020 FORD F-550 SD
8 recalls, 7 complaints - 384 TSBs
26V158000 Mar 17, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the hi... Read more
Consequence
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this re... Read more
24V957000 Dec 20, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Consequence
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.
23V420000 Jun 9, 2023
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head re... Read more
Consequence
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall ... Read more
22V250000 Apr 14, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Own... Read more
22V256000 Apr 14, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'Park' mechanism.
Consequence
Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S22.
21V090000 Feb 18, 2021
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requi... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.
20V575000 Sep 23, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or dist... Read more
Consequence
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's ... Read more
20V365000 Jun 23, 2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pickups. The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in orde... Read more
Consequence
An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 25, 2026
Incident date: Apr 28, 2026
High pressure fuel pump failed damaging/ contaminating fuel system
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jun 25, 2026
Incident date: Apr 28, 2026
High pressure fuel pump failed damaging/ contaminating fuel system
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 21, 2025
Incident date: May 20, 2025
Vehicle suddenly slowed, with the same force at regenerative braking, to 30mph. Vehicle would not go any faster, changing drive modes, pedal to the floor, anything I tried did not work. Was in the middle of a 55mph road and was suddenly moving much slower than traffic with nowhere to pull off the... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 5, 2025
Incident date: Jan 30, 2025
I jumped in and turned the car on and started driving. Right away I noticed most of the warning lights were on. The first speed bump in the complex made me realize I had lost 80-90% of my brakes as if I had a broken brake line for example and steering was a little hard and pulling a bit to one side.... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 16, 2025
Incident date: Dec 6, 2024
Erratic shifting. 6R80 transmission shifting to low gears while at highway speeds. Hard shifts. Won’t downshift when coming to a stop. Same issues as lead frame connector in earlier year trucks.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 2025
Incident date: Dec 6, 2024
KNOWN - TAKE OVER OF SLOW LANE FROM PASSING LANE ON FREEWAY RESULTING IN UN LAWFUL TAKE OVER OF SLOW LANE PLEASE ADVISE OF ALL SYSTEMS WORKING PROPERLY ON VIN DESIGNATED THANK YOU
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 2025
Incident date: Dec 6, 2024
During a rainstorm water is entering the fuse box under the glove box and the carpet and padding underneath is soaking wet on the right front floor.When the fuse case was opened water started to drip out.The engine continues to run with the key off and the only way to stop it is to pull the ignition... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 FORD F-550 SD
384 manufacturer communications from 247 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 73 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 48 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 46 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 36 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 11 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 10 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 9 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 |
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 52410
Apr 3, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications. When performingdiagnostics and repairs on SYNC Gen 3 or la
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
SSM 52307
Feb 29, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass??A?/LincolnWay??A? app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode message is expected
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 52098
Nov 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require a long block replacement of the engine for various reasons. The replacement long block may be equipped with an updated upper oil pan. If the oil filter adapter fro
TSB 23-2307
Oct 5, 2023
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi
TSB 23-2307
Oct 5, 2023
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi
TSB 23-2307
Oct 5, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi
TSB 23-2307
Oct 5, 2023
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi
SSM 51959
Oct 3, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
When replacing the transmission case on a 2020-2022 F-Super Duty equipped with a 10R140 transmission, the new service case may not come equipped with the transmission fluid leveling plug. To achieve proper transmission fluid level, a new tr
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 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
SSM 51725
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPassA?/LincolnWayA? app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode message is expected if
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 23-2160
May 23, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 7.3L engine and a 10R140 transmission may exhibit an illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P07F7 stored in the powertrain control mod
SSM 51648
May 17, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may experience a lack of power due to snow packing of the engine air cleaner when operating in extremely snowy conditions. This may also be due to ice forming in the air intak
SSM 51648
May 17, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may experience a lack of power due to snow packing of the engine air cleaner when operating in extremely snowy conditions. This may also be due to ice forming in the air intak
TSB 23-2133
Apr 24, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine will not turn off and/or have various electrical symptoms including a dead battery, horn stays on and no crank/no start. The vehicle may also have an illuminated
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 51449
Mar 15, 2023
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln SYNC3 equipped vehicles may experience an inaccurate notification in the FordPass??A?/LincolnWay??A? app indicating Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode. Vehicle Has Entered Deep Sleep Mode message is expected
TSB 23-2082
Mar 14, 2023
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0315, P054F, P054E, P2A00, P2A01, and/or P02ED stored in the powertrain contro
TSB 23-2082
Mar 14, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0315, P054F, P054E, P2A00, P2A01, and/or P02ED stored in the powertrain contro
SSM 51432
Mar 13, 2023
050000 PARKING BRAKE
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park (P). Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C0040 and/or P0504 may also be present. Reference TSB 22-2044 to make sure that no water or corros
TSB 23-2076
Mar 9, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with cylinder injection pulse offset diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2B11, P2B13, P2B15, P2B17, P2B19, P2B1B, P2B1D
SSM 51330
Feb 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhibit a ticking/clicking/tapping noise at idle that is loudest at the front of the engine where the front timing cover meets the oil pan. This may be due to a cracked oi
SSM 51316
Jan 25, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1674 stored in the transmission control module (TCM). This may be due to a disc
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
TSB 22-2485
Dec 13, 2022
353650 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE
Some 2020-2021 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 F Super Duty/Explorer, 2021-2022 Bronco/Corsair/Escape/Bronco Sport, 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit the wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models
TSB 22-2485
Dec 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2020-2021 Expedition/Navigator, 2020-2022 F Super Duty/Explorer, 2021-2022 Bronco/Corsair/Escape/Bronco Sport, 2022 Maverick vehicles may exhibit the wireless charger inoperative or poor performance when using some Apple iPhone models
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
SSM 51228
Dec 1, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Some 2020-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematic control unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, and/or modem electronic serial number (ESN) c
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
TSB 22-2443
Nov 18, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This article supersedes TSB 22-2313 to update the Parts List, Service Procedure, and vehicle production fix dates. Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine will not turn off and/or have various electrica
TSB 22-2443
Nov 18, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This article supersedes TSB 22-2313 to update the Parts List, Service Procedure, and vehicle production fix dates. Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine will not turn off and/or have various electrica
TSB 22-2443
Nov 18, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This article supersedes TSB 22-2313 to update the Parts List, Service Procedure, and vehicle production fix dates. Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine will not turn off and/or have various electrica
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
SSM 51170
Nov 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an A/C system blowing only warm air. This may be due to the powertrain control module inhibiting the engagement of the air conditioning compressor clutch with para
SSM 51150
Oct 25, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), lack of power, and/or excessive turbo noise during operation, with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P003A, P0045, P0
SSM 51147
Oct 24, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps may utilize a snow plow with light emitting diode (LED) headlamps. To change the vehicle configuration from halogen to LED headlamps, run the BCM-Turn Signal Lamp Configur
TSB 22-2394
Oct 24, 2022
171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK
Some 2019-2020 F-150 and F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit one or more power door locks inoperative. This concern may be due to a power door lock actuator. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the affected actua
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 51131
Oct 13, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Some 2020-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematic control unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, and/or modem electronic serial number (ESN) c
SSM 51131
Oct 13, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Some 2020-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a telematic control unit (TCU) may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, and/or modem electronic serial number (ESN) c
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 51078
Sep 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 7.3L gas engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0339 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or the vehicle m
SSM 51078
Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 7.3L gas engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0339 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) or the vehicle m
TSB 22-2338
Aug 31, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 01-Aug-2022 and equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit rear interior courtesy dome lamps that do not turn off after the doors are shut with the ignition on and/or may intermittently t
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 50982
Aug 1, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Some 2018-2022 Ford/Lincoln vehicles equipped with a wireless charging pad may exhibit one of the following if the customer is using a Magsafe iPhone (iPhone 12 or 13): slow charging, inoperative, notification that the phone has been mispos
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
TSB 22-2254
Jun 29, 2022
280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi
SSM 50873
Jun 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2017-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing authorization, command and control, battery charging details or phone-as-a-key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition
SSM 50864
Jun 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park (P). Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C0040 and/or P0504 may also be present. Reference TSB 22-2044 to make sure that no water or corros
SSM 50856
Jun 15, 2022
162500 STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with power tailgate release may exhibit a perceived inoperative power tailgate latch release function. This may be due to a change to the power tailgate release strategy after the body control m
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
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
SSM 50848
Jun 14, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle will not shift out of park (P). Diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) C0040 and/or P0504 may also be present. Reference TSB 22-2044 to make sure that no water or corros
TSB 22-2225
Jun 9, 2022
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2019-2020 Edge/F-150/Fusion/Continental/MKZ/Nautilus, 2019-2021 Mustang/Ranger/Transit Connect, 2020-2021 EcoSport/Escape/Expedition/Explorer/F-Super Duty/Aviator/Corsair/Navigator, 2021 Bronco Sport and 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehi
SSM 50830
Jun 6, 2022
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine and built on or before 11-May-2022 may exhibit a ticking/clicking/tapping noise at idle that is loudest at the front of the engine where the front timing cover meets the oil p
SSM 50830
Jun 6, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine and built on or before 11-May-2022 may exhibit a ticking/clicking/tapping noise at idle that is loudest at the front of the engine where the front timing cover meets the oil p
21P19-S1
Jun 2, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Certain 2020-2021 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles - Reconfigure the RCM with As-Built Data. In all of the affected vehicles, the event data recorder (EDR) was inadvertently disabled. In the event of a crash or near crash-like situation, the
SSM 50816
May 30, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with cylinder injection pulse offset diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2B11, P2B13, P2B15, P2B17, P2B19, P2B1B, P2B1D
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
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 50742
May 4, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0073 for the ambient air temperature sensor stored in the powertrain control (PCM). When performing pinpoin
SSM 50742
May 4, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0073 for the ambient air temperature sensor stored in the powertrain control (PCM). When performing pinpoin
SSM 50726
Apr 27, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization and/or no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct th
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
SSM 50673
Apr 11, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a cooling fan with excessive noise or stays on continuously. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-03 Engine Cooling > Diagnosis and Testing > Cooling Fan Control
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 50646
Apr 1, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with cylinder injection pulse offset diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2B11, P2B13, P2B15, P2B17, P2B19, P2B1B, P2B1D
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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 (current) | 8 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | View |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 8 | 5 | View |
| 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 |