2019 FORD F-550

4 recalls, 19 complaints - 23 TSBs

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also ... Read more

Consequence

A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

639,137 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

Consequence

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.

13 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: LGE Coachworks Inc.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Defect Description

Watts Manufacturing, LLC (Watts Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2019 First responder vehicles built on 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. As such... Read more

Consequence

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Watts Manufacturing will notify owners and Whelen dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2019. Owners may contact Watts Manufacturing customer service at 1-785-404-6003.

8 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Watts Manufacturing, LLC

ENGINE

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. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causi... Read more

Consequence

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 thi... Read more

410,289 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

19 total complaints 3 crashes

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	3
SERVICE BRAKES	3
ENGINE	3
STEERING	2
AIR BAGS	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	1
POWER TRAIN	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	1

Incident date: Aug 4, 2026

The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's employer. The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swerving from side to side. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shou... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2025

The contact owned a 2021 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving 15-20 MPH and making a quick left turn to avoid a truck that did not have the right-of-way, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side door of the vehicle. The driver's side curtain air bags deployed. The front driver's ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Feb 12, 2025

Crash

Incident date: Feb 12, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Yukon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the failure was the result of an unrepaired reca... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2025

Unable to remove ignition key. Sticks in the accessory's mode. This happens periodically and I can eventually get key out by continually moving shifter back and forth until key can be removed. Concerned that eventually this won't work. I noticed that this is the main complaint on the Chevrolet Color... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2025

I was parking my car and pressed down on the brake. The car continued to roll forward so I pressed down farther. The car kept rolling forward. I took my foot off the brake and then pressed down hard and came to a stop. The brake fluid is clean and at max levels. The brake pads are relatively new. No... Read more

Incident date: Jan 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Buick Enclave. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V334000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacture... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was overheating. The contact stated that a blank warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the e... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

I am writing to express a serious safety concern regarding my Toyota Camry. Recently, my daugther experienced a potentially dangerous situation while driving to a doctor’s appointment that I believe requires immediate attention. She was traveling on the highway in the leftmost lane, the fastest la... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

The rear backup camera intermittently displays a blank or distorted image. I noticed online that there was a recall (20V575000) as follows. However, my Ford dealership says they are not honoring it for my vehicle. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2023

While driving the car the engine died, locking up both the gas and brake pedals. The car had to come to a stop on its own, my wife could not depress the gas or brake to stop the car. She was going through an intersection and narrowly avoided a major accident! The battery light came on, the check eng... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact learned that it was a known failure; however, there was no recall for the failure. The vehic... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2024

When I come to a stop at a red light & the car is idling the car turns off & I have to put the car in park and turn the car on so over again. This happens in busy intersections

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Traverse. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate, and the contact heard an abnormal popping sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that an aud... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

Brought truck in for a NYS inspection and it failed due to rust and cracked frame. While it was still on the lift the frame collapsed and the back end fell off the lift. Luckily nobody was under it. This seems to be a common issue on many of the Chevy forums. Something needs to be done before failur... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2023

I've been experiencing "phantom braking" where the car will decrease it's speed, sometimes up to 50% while it's in self-driving mode.

Incident date: Dec 4, 2022

Vehicle was being driven at 50MPH when truck encountered pothole in road. Steering wheel began to shake back and forth violently and vehicle was uncontrollable. Truck veered to left and crashed into guardrail while being slowed to a stop.

Crash

Incident date: Aug 7, 2022

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that two to three minutes after the engine was revved, a ticking noise was heard in the engine. The sound would stop then a rattling noise was heard. The contact stated that he works as an independent mechanic and diagnosed the vehicle and state... Read more

Incident date: Oct 12, 2018

TRAILER CONNECTION WIRING FAULT CAUSES DASH BOARD TO FLASH MULTIPLE TIMES INDICATING TRAILER DISCONNECTED OR TRAILER LIGHT BULBS ARE NOT WORKING AND WILL REPEATEDLY FLASH ON DASH MAKING DINGING SOUNDS. THIS IS HAPPENING WITHOUT A TRAILER CONNECTED AS WELL. (TAKE NOT PREVIOUS YEARS OF FORD VEHICLES H... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FORD F-550

23 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
160000 STRUCTURE	3
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	2
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	2
015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS	1
010000 STEERING	1

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Certain 2017-2019 MY F250/F350 and all F450/550 vehicles Steering Linage Damper replacement. Reason for this supplement: Updated program terms, includes new mobile service repair assessment and updated owner letters with revised program te

100000 POWER TRAIN

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack Program Terms: Program will be extended for an additional year; Urgency/Expiration Date: Program will be extended for an additional year

103110 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Some 2018-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P2459, P245A and/or P259F stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This m

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT ??A?A? Technical Instructions: Updated to clarify amount of use for Rotobroach cutter.??A?A? Attachment V: Upd

350000 EQUIPMENT

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 stress

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Ford Motor Company has issued an emissions recall on certain 2018 model year F-150, 2019 model year F-250 through F-550 Super Duty, and 2019 model year F-650 through F-750 medium duty Ford vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. Contact yo

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2018-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit inoperative remote features via the Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app, incomplete user authorization, no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed or DTCs U2100 and/or B156D in the te

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint at speeds typically above 45 mph (72 Km/h).

010000 STEERING

In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint at speeds typically above 45 mph (72 Km/h).

350000 EQUIPMENT

Customer Satisfaction Program 19B27 Certain 2019 Model Year F-Super Duty Vehicles Uncured Power Steering Hoses

015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Customer Satisfaction Program 19B27 Certain 2019 Model Year F-Super Duty Vehicles Uncured Power Steering Hoses

160000 STRUCTURE

Customer Satisfaction Program 19N06 Certain 2018-2019 Model Year F-150-F-550 Vehicles Door Latch Freezing Concerns

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

FORD F-550 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2020	2	24	View
2019 (current)	4	19
2018	10	9	View
2017	5	14	View
2016	0	14	View
2015	1	0	View
2014	1	2	View
2013	1	6	View
2012	5	20	View
2011	5	17	View
2010	1	0	View
2009	1	0	View
2008	1	0	View
2007	1	0	View

Other FORD Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MUSTANG	1,104	11,600	View
RANGER	928	10,371	View
F-350 SD	776	2,363	View
F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View

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2019 FORD F-550

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FORD F-550

Most Affected Components

FORD F-550 - All Years Overview

FORD F-550 - Year by Year

Other FORD Models