2024 Ford F-550 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2024 Ford F-550 has a complaint index of 10, among the lowest of the 21 model years with data, with only 2 complaints on file and no verdict yet assigned. It has 2 recalls, neither requiring drivers to stop using the vehicle.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 F-550 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 2
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2024 Ford F-550 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1 (50%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (50%)
- Steering1 (50%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (50%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
2024 Ford F-550 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V315000May 9, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,076,138 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
2024 compared with other F-550 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford F-550 reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 2 complaints for the 2024 F-550, giving it a complaint index of 10, one of the lowest among the 21 model years with data. It has no verdict yet because too few complaints have accumulated to rate it.
- Does the 2024 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2024 F-550, covering the electrical system and the collision avoidance camera software. Neither recall is a do-not-drive order.
- What problems have owners reported on the 2024 Ford F-550?
- Owners reported an electrical system issue involving multiple dash warnings and loss of 4-wheel drive, and a steering complaint involving an audible pop when turning along with a rear windshield leak.
- How does the 2024 F-550 compare to other F-550 model years?
- With a complaint index of 10 and rank 19 out of 21 model years (worst-first), the 2024 F-550 sits far from the worst years, such as 2022 with a complaint index of 100.