2016 FORD F-550
0 recalls, 14 complaints - 2 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
2 crashes 5 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 4 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Jan 2, 2026
Vehicle purchased August 2022. July 13, 2023: Vehicle experienced sudden loss of acceleration while driving. The vehicle would not properly accelerate with traffic flow and another vehicle nearly struck me due to the unexpected loss of propulsion. Vehicle was towed to Kia dealership in Duluth, GA. ... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 30, 2025
Incident date: May 30, 2025
I asked the dealer for information about the L87 6.2L engine rod bearing failure recall. I was told that they wouldnt perform the work until i recieved a letter from GM. This was when i got my first oil change. Then every oil change after that i asked the same question. At 43401 miles i parked the v... Read more
VISIBILITY
Nov 4, 2024
Incident date: Jun 10, 2023
The contact's son owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH down a hill and making a left turn, the hood was unintentionally released, swung open, and hit the front windshield causing it to shatter. There was an abnormal snapping or popping sound detected. The driver ... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE
Jun 8, 2023
Incident date: Apr 15, 2023
The contact's mother owns a 2013 Nissan Juke. The contact received notification of Manufacturer Communication Number: NTB14-030 in 2014. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for the recall repair and the timing chain was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated while approaching t... Read more
WHEELS
May 16, 2023
Incident date: May 13, 2022
On both rear tires on the inner part of the tire the tread on Michelin 295 30zr21 is literally coming apart on both tires. Both at rear , no pot holes have been hit. rims are immaculate. Car was purchased brand new and only has 9800 miles. Almost like the tires are a used retreaded tires on a truck... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Feb 20, 2023
Incident date: Feb 20, 2022
nhtsa recall 22v337 No horn, no air bags It has been almost a year and I can't get it fixed
ENGINE
Feb 20, 2023
Incident date: Feb 20, 2022
Driving at highway speeds today "high coolant temp" message appeared and vehicle lost power briefly, luckily not completely as I was in the far left lane with no shoulder to pull onto. I made my way to the right shoulder and realized my temp was just fine - just below 200 degrees - and vehicle opera... Read more
STEERING
Feb 20, 2023
Incident date: Feb 20, 2022
power steering doesn't work some or all the time. Pulling over and turning the car off is no longer working to reset.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 20, 2021
Incident date: Jul 12, 2021
Unknown issue causes the fuse box to over heat melting the harness and fuse box killing the fule pump and engine. Truck turned of and immediately restarted on the highway
Fire
ENGINE
Jul 20, 2021
Incident date: Jul 12, 2021
Unknown issue causes the fuse box to over heat melting the harness and fuse box killing the fule pump and engine. Truck turned of and immediately restarted on the highway
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 20, 2021
Incident date: Jul 12, 2021
Unknown issue causes the fuse box to over heat melting the harness and fuse box killing the fule pump and engine. Truck turned of and immediately restarted on the highway
Fire
WHEELS
Sep 17, 2020
Incident date: May 16, 2019
PURCHASED NEW F550 2016 HAD 6736 MILES ON TRUCK AND ALUMINUM WHEELS STARTED TO BUBBLE AND CRACK,FORD AGREED TO REPLACE ALL 4 WHEELS,3215 MILES AND THE WHEELS ARE DOING THE SAME THING,THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN IN THE WINTER AND BARELY IN THE RAIN,THESE WHEELS SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED FOR SAFETY ... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 14, 2020
Incident date: May 12, 2020
TRUCK WAS IN MOTION AND WAS IN SERIOUS IMPACT WITH A TREE AFTER IT WENT DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT OFF A RURAL SECTION OF HIGHWAY 4 NEAR STOCKTON CALIFORNIA.*DT*JB *TR
Crash
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 14, 2020
Incident date: May 12, 2020
TRUCK WAS IN MOTION AND WAS IN SERIOUS IMPACT WITH A TREE AFTER IT WENT DOWN A STEEP EMBANKMENT OFF A RURAL SECTION OF HIGHWAY 4 NEAR STOCKTON CALIFORNIA.*DT*JB *TR
Crash
Fire
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 FORD F-550
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
TSB 20-2255
Aug 6, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2016 MKS, 2016-2017 Navigator, 2016-2018 F150/Focus/CMAX/Edge/Fiesta/MKX/ Transit Connect/Mustang, 2017-2018 Continental/Fusion/MKZ, 2017-2019 Explorer, 2016-2019 Escape/MKC/Flex/MKT/Taurus/Transit/Expedition/F-Super Duty, and 2018-201
16B10
Apr 5, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In some of the affected vehicles, the front control/display interface module (FCDIM) may have been unintentionally programmed for the European market instead of the North American market
FORD F-550 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-550 across all model years (2007, 2020).
38
Total Recalls
125
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
11
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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