2020 Ford F-550 Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Ford F-550.
Worst 2020 Ford F-550 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Ford F-550.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 4 | — | — | 44,959 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 85,172 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 2,200 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 38,239 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 2,393 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2020 Ford F-550
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,278,912 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
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."
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."
Other Ford F-550 Years
Wider context: See the full Ford F-550 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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