2020 Ford F-550 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2020 Ford F-550, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2020 Ford F-550
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Differential unit (power train) and driveshaft (power train)
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Ford…
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Mid/rear assembly (seats) and recliner (seats)
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…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Ford F-550 have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,412 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that there was metal deposits inside the system causing the fuel pump failure. The contact a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 29, 2026 · Fuel system, diesel
“I had my truck serviced, engine oil and fuel filters replaced, I picked up truck and while driving home, engine loss of power came on screen, truck then stalled, I observed smoke coming from under the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 11, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare Ford F-550 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-550 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ford F-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford F-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Ford F-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Ford F-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Ford F-550 | 5 | 12 |
| 2012 Ford F-550 | 5 | 13 |
| 2013 Ford F-550 | 1 | 6 |
| 2014 Ford F-550 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 Ford F-550 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | 0 | 9 |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | 5 | 13 |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | 10 | 8 |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | 4 | 14 |
| 2020 Ford F-550 | 2 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2020 Ford F-550
How do I know if my 2020 Ford F-550 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2020 Ford F-550; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V633000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Ford models
- F-15037,961 complaints
- Explorer34,566 complaints
- Escape27,430 complaints
- Fusion22,405 complaints
- Focus22,096 complaints
- Taurus18,159 complaints
- Windstar14,158 complaints
- Edge14,065 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.