2019 Ford F-550 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Ford F-550.

20182020
Complaints
20
Crashes
1
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
9

Worst 2019 Ford F-550 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:76,500 mi
Fires:4
#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

Fires:1
#33 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford F-550.

Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
4
Avg Miles
76,500
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Trailer Hitches
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Ford F-550. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2019 Ford F-550

9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,840,543 vehicles.

25V572000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,456,417 affected

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.

23V420000Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
~691,133 affected

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."

22V252000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~21,904 affected

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."

19V880000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~490,574 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

19V633000Seats:mid/rear Assembly · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
~639,137 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

19V398000Other Equipment
~13 affected

LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.

19V278000Engine · Equipment:electrical
~131,068 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

19V226000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
~8 affected

Watts Manufacturing, LLC (Watts Manufacturing) is recalling certain 2019 First responder vehicles built on Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

18V894000Engine
~410,289 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

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2019 Ford F-550 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Ford F-550 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2019 Ford F-550 has 20 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 9 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Ford F-550?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 76,500 mi); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Body Structure (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Ford F-550?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,500 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Ford F-550?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Ford F-550 include 1 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
Yes — 9 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,840,543 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Ford F-550?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford F-550 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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