CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Ford F-550 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 3 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (5 reports).
2019 Ford F-550 recalls
Seatback May Not Hold in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain manual front and rear seats in these vehicles may be missing a third pawl in the recliner mechanism, which is needed to keep the seatback strong.
Backup camera image may flip, risking a crash
Certain 2018-2019 commercial vehicles built on Ford and Freightliner chassis with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays may unexpectedly switch to the factory default settings.
Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed
Some 2019 first responder vehicles built on a Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights may have brake lights that illuminate even when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Engine block heater cable can corrode and cause fire
Water and contaminants can enter the splice connector on the engine block heater cable, causing corrosion and damage.
Most common 2019 Ford F-550 problems
Problem areas named in the 14 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's employer. The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swerving from side to side. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The failure was a persistent failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,563.
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 time; however, the failure persisted. The power train and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V894000 (Engine). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
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 towed to our shop. The driver reported there was an odd smell but that was it.
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 was filed however, the cause for the failure was not yet determined. A police report was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed and towed back to the contact's work location. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
A clogged fuel filter caused an engine fire. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. The fuel filter has been known to be problematic for these trucks, in yet there has been no recall. A simple google search shows these fires are common. The vehicle has been in for service at the dealership many times but no one checked on the faulty fuel filter positioned above the hot engine components.
2019 Ford F-550 questions
Does the 2019 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2019 Ford F-550: Seatback May Not Hold in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk; Backup camera image may flip, risking a crash; Brake lights may light up without the brake pedal pressed; Engine block heater cable can corrode and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-550?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (5), Structure (4), Electrical System (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Ford F-550 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.