CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Ford F-550 SD has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2019 Ford F-550 SD recalls
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image
The rearview camera can display a distorted, inverted, or blank image while the vehicle is in reverse.
Missing Head Restraint Instructions Raise Crash Injury Risk
Some Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and F-Super Duty SuperCab trucks were built without owner's manual instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints, including those for the center seating positions.
Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image
Certain 2019 Ford F-150 and Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks may have a poor electrical connection in the rearview camera.
Seat belt sparks can ignite interior materials, causing fire
Certain 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty SuperCrew Cab trucks have carpet flooring that can ignite if a front seat belt pretensioner fires during a crash.
Damaged Engine Block Heater Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire
Some pickup trucks with an engine block heater had a previous repair under an earlier recall.
Most common 2019 Ford F-550 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
The secondary fuel filter. There was a loud boom and the engine compartment caught on fire. Within 10 minutes the whole truck was engulfed in flames. The truck is completely burnt. The insurance company has inspected the vehicle. No warning lights on the console lit up, no prior symptoms or failure. All happened very suddenly.
Between August 5 and August 9, 2025 we purchased 46 Nebula brand 245/70R 19.5 16PR tires. We experienced a complete tire failure on one of our trucks while operating on the highway. Fortunately, our driver was able to safely steer the truck to the shoulder with minimal damage to the tow truck. Upon closer inspection of the tires we noticed 32 of the tires installed on our fleet began showing a seem all the way around the sidewall. It was the same seem location for all tires. The seem showed visual signs of deterioriation almost as if it was coming undone. We removed the tires from service and have been working with the distributors on a warranty claim.
The operator was driving on the highway when the instrument cluster illuminated with a variety of warnings. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the highway and the operator exited to see the engine compartment was on fire. The vehicle was towed back to the yard and an initial inspection was completed. It was found that the fire was primarily located on the driver side engine compartment, similar to previous fires that we have experienced in our fleet this year.
Operator was completing an inspection of their secondary fuel filter and found that the newly replaced fuel filter was leaking fuel. The filter had been replaced on 5/31/24.
2019 Ford F-550 SD questions
Does the 2019 Ford F-550 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2019 Ford F-550 SD: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image; Missing Head Restraint Instructions Raise Crash Injury Risk; Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image; Seat belt sparks can ignite interior materials, causing fire; Damaged Engine Block Heater Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-550 SD?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Tires (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Ford F-550 SD has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.