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2019 Ford F-550 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

90/100

#3 most-complained of 21 F-550 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2019 Ford F-550 has 18 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 90 out of 100 — #3 highest of 21 F-550 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (8 complaints, 44% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 5 fires.

Complaints
18
Recalls
9
Crashes / fires
1 / 5
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2019 Ford F-550 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine8 (44%)
  2. Structure & Body5 (28%)
  3. Electrical System3 (17%)
  4. Fuel System3 (17%)
  5. Steering2 (11%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
2019 Ford F-550 complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2019Dec 2022Jun 2023Jul 2024Oct 2024Jan 2025Aug 2025Jun 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2024 (3).

2019 Ford F-550 recalls

9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

  2. NHTSA 23V420000Jun 9, 2023Other691,133 vehicles

    Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

    Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

  3. NHTSA 22V252000Apr 14, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras21,904 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

See all 9 recalls for the 2019 Ford F-550 →

2019 compared with other F-550 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Caution501513—
2018Best15813—
2019Avoid90189—
2020Avoid852110—
2021Avoid95129 !—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Ford F-550 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Ford F-550 ranks #3 of 21 among F-550 model years (Complaint Index 90/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 18 complaints and 9 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-550?
The most reported problem areas are engine (8 complaints), structure & body (5 complaints), and electrical system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 108,282 miles.
Does the 2019 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford F-550, most recently reported 2025, covering collision avoidance & cameras, other, seat belts, and structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.