Ford F-550: which model years to avoid
Complaint and recall totals for every Ford F-550 model year we track, ranked by severity.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 138.5 High | ENGINE |
| 2017 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 116.7 High | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| 2019 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 169.2 High | ENGINE |
| 2020 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 37.5 Medium | FUEL SYSTEM |
Across 4 model years, the 2019 Ford F-550 carries the highest severity index (169.2, driven by engine), while the 2020 is the cleanest at 37.5.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.