2012 Ford F-550: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 5 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
13
Complaints
5
Recalls
1
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
1
Injuries
138.5
Severity index
Severity index 138.5 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 9 | 69.2% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 15.4% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 15.4% |
| STEERING | 1 | 7.7% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 7.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | 7.7% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 7.7% |
| GASOLINE | 1 | 7.7% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 9 of 13 complaints (69.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13V380000 | 23/08/2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured October 2011 through June 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body |
| 11V582000 | 08/12/2011 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450 AND F-550 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2011. THESE VEHICLES FAIL T |
| 13V535000 | 30/10/2013 | ENGINE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of pow |
| 14V040000 | 06/02/2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | Almared, Inc., dba A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-550 transit buses manufactured May 2011 through April 2013, altered to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the brackets securing the passenger side CN |
| 14V498000 | 13/08/2014 | EQUIPMENT | PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a th |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.