Ford

F-550

Heavy Duty Chassis Cab · model years 1999 to 2026

The verdict

Best year: 2026. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 12, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Ford F-550
Year	Trims	HP	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
1999	5Diesel, Gas	215	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2000	4Diesel, Gas	215	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2001	4Diesel	215	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	6Diesel, Gas	215	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	10Diesel, Gas	288	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	9Diesel, Gas	325	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	5Diesel	325	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	5Diesel	325	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	5Diesel, Gas	325	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	6Diesel, Gas	350	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	1Diesel	350	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	1Diesel	350	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2011	5Diesel	390	5	12	2	ENGINE 35%, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 12%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 12, this model typically has none on file recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	6Diesel, Gas	300	5	13	2	ENGINE 45%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%, SERVICE BRAKES 10%
complaints: 13, this model typically has none on file recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	3Diesel	300	1	6	1	ENGINE 33%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%, STEERING 17%
complaints: 6, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 25 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	2Diesel	300	1	2	0	ENGINE 50%, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 50%
complaints: 2, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	4Diesel, Gas	440	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	5Diesel, Gas	440	0	9	0	AIR BAGS 29%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%
complaints: 9, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 35 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	7Diesel, Gas	440	5	13	0	STRUCTURE 20%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 13%
complaints: 13, this model typically has none on file recalls: 5, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	5Diesel, Gas	440	10	8	0	STEERING 22%, STRUCTURE 22%, SUSPENSION 22%
complaints: 8, this model typically has none on file recalls: 10, this model typically has none on file Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	6Diesel, Gas	440	4	14	0	ENGINE 26%, STRUCTURE 21%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%
complaints: 14, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 3 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	5Diesel, Gas	440	2	17	1 (1 open)	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 26%, ENGINE 13%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 17, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file complaints reporting a fire: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	5Diesel, Gas	440	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	4Diesel, Gas	475	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Gas	no data	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Gas	no data	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Diesel	no data	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	1Gas	no data	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Owner complaints1999: 0 to 2026: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Ford F-550 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.