repaired · 2021 Q1
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the…
2019 Ford F-550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford F-550, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-633 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 18, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford F-550 has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Engine3 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
1Trailer hitches
1Engine and engine cooling
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 2 |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 Ford F-550 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
Risk. When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other F-550 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-550 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-550 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that upon noticing an abnormal burning odor, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the wiring underneath the driver's side of the dashboard was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The mechanic replaced the wiring a second…
While driving down the road a passerby got our drivers attention to tell them the truck was on fire. When he pulled over and got out the truck went up in flames fast from under the hood. Due to the heavy damage we are unsure where the fire started. It has not been inspected by anyone yet. It was…
The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, turned on, and unoccupied, there was smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front of the engine compartment had caught fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report…
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