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2018 Ford F-550 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
13
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
8
Latest campaign
Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Exterior lighting6May 13, 2019
19V35800019V34200019V26900019V25100019V25400019V236000
Equipment3Jun 5, 2019
19V41400019V39800019V401000
Engine2Apr 8, 2019
19V27800018V894000
Back over prevention1Sep 4, 2025
25V572000
Structure1Dec 11, 2019
19V880000

Safety recalls13

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Sep 4, 2025Latest campaign
Sep 4, 202525V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Filed under
F-550 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Dec 11, 201919V880000

Structure: body roof and pillars

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V880000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Risk
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
Filed under
F-550 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 19V880000 · Dec 11, 2019
Jun 5, 201919V414000

Equipment

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V414000
What's wrong
Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-550 vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which can cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Farber will notify owners, and dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188 or ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400.
Filed under
F-550
Campaign
NHTSA 19V414000 · Jun 5, 2019
May 29, 201919V398000

Equipment

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V398000
What's wrong
LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
ASA will notify LGE Coachworks owners, and dealers will replace the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or LGE Coachworks at 1-800-209-3985.
Filed under
F-550
Campaign
NHTSA 19V398000 · May 29, 2019
May 29, 201919V401000

Equipment

The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V401000
What's wrong
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
Filed under
F-550
Campaign
NHTSA 19V401000 · May 29, 2019
May 13, 201919V358000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V358000
What's wrong
Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550-based fire trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Unruh Fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began in May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Unruh Fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080.
Filed under
F-550
Campaign
NHTSA 19V358000 · May 13, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-550 Sd, F-550. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component8

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
8Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure225000
Steering225000
Suspension225000
Power train113000
Engine and engine cooling113000
Air bags113000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Structure

    “The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact stated that the frame was cracked between the bed and the cab. There were no warning lights illuminated.”

    Filed 02/11/2025 · ODI 11642046
  • Structure

    “The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the subframe suddenly fractured in half. The contact stated that the fracture occurred near the rear cabin of the vehicle.”

    Filed 07/25/2024 · ODI 11604457
  • Power train

    “The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact observed a humming sound coming from the rear-end of the vehicle.”

    Filed 11/17/2023 · ODI 11555618

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2018 Ford F-550 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-550 have?

NHTSA lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford F-550. The most recent, 25V572000 (reported September 4, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Ford F-550 recalls for?

The largest group is exterior lighting, with 6 campaigns. Others: equipment (3), engine (2), back over prevention (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Ford F-550?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 8 filed with NHTSA (25%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Ford F-550?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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