77 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Ford F-550, across model years 2002–2026. 3 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Ford dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your F-550 by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Ford is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition and heavy-duty trucks for potential loss of exterior lighting, which could increase crash risk. Owners will receive free headlight assembly replacements by October 26, 2026.
Ford is recalling 2021 Expedition models due to windshield wiper arm failure that can cause wipers to stop working, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Ford for free wiper arm replacement.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty trucks due to potential fuel pump failure from biodiesel deposits, which could cause loss of drive power and crash risk. Owners must update PCM software free of charge.
Ford is recalling 2025 Expeditions with electrical issues that could cause trailer lights or brakes to stop working, increasing crash risk. Owners must update software via dealer or over-the-air update by March 2026.
Ford is recalling 2025 F-450 SD trucks with faulty instrument panel software that may not show critical warnings, increasing crash risk. Owners can get a free software update from dealers or over-the-air.
When the Ford F-550 recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford F-550; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Ford F-550 complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 77 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Ford F-550, covering model years 2002–2026. The most recent was issued Sep 22, 2026 (Exterior Lighting).
The 2011 Ford F-550 has the most, with 20 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Equipment (18), Exterior Lighting (9), Power Train (9), Electrical System (6).
3 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Ford dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Ford to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.
