2025 Ford F-550 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 F-550 years
The 2025 Ford F-550 has a complaint index of 100, the highest (worst) among the 16 model years with data, and ranks #1 out of those years. It has 3 recalls, including 1 do-not-drive brake recall.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- incl. Do Not Drive
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2025 Ford F-550 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (100%)
- Fuel System1 (100%)
- Steering1 (100%)
2025 Ford F-550 recalls
3 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 25V540000Aug 22, 2025Electrical System355,656 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.
- NHTSA 25V401000Jun 13, 2025Brakes2,345 vehiclesDo Not Drive
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."
Risk: A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C26.
2025 compared with other F-550 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford F-550 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 F-550 has a complaint index of 100, the highest of the 16 model years with data, meaning it ranks worst compared to other F-550 years.
- Does the 2025 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2025 F-550, including one do-not-drive brake recall (campaign 25V401000) covering a brake booster pushrod retaining spring that may not have been installed.
- What is the top reported problem area for the 2025 F-550?
- NHTSA complaint data lists Brakes as the top problem area for the 2025 F-550, along with reports involving the Fuel System and Steering.
- Should I avoid the 2025 Ford F-550?
- Compared to other F-550 model years, the 2025 has the highest complaint index (100) and ranks #1 out of 16 years, and it carries a do-not-drive brake recall, so it stands out as a year with notable reported issues.