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2019 Ford F-550 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 18
Latest campaign: Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	2	Sep 4, 2025	25V572000 22V252000
Equipment	2	Jun 9, 2023	23V420000 19V398000
Engine	2	Apr 8, 2019	19V278000 18V894000
Structure	1	Dec 11, 2019	19V880000
Seats	1	Aug 28, 2019	19V633000
Exterior lighting	1	Mar 22, 2019	19V226000

Safety recalls9

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
Jun 9, 202323V420000	Equipment: other owners/service/other manual Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V420000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." Risk Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Remedy Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 23V420000 · Jun 9, 2023
Apr 14, 202222V252000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V252000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 22V252000 · Apr 14, 2022
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
Aug 28, 201919V633000	Seats: front assembly recliner A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of… DetailsHide details for campaign 19V633000 What's wrong 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 and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems." Risk A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07. Filed under F-550 Campaign NHTSA 19V633000 · Aug 28, 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

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).

Owner complaints by component18

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

18Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

5Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Engine	7	39	0	4
Structure	4	22	0	0
Electrical system	3	17	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	3	17	0	3
Steering	2	11	1	0
Power train	1	6	0	0
Trailer hitches	1	6	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	6	0	0
Tires	1	6	0	0

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, merged from NHTSA model names F-550, F-550 SD.

Latest reports

Steering
“The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's employer. The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-550.”
Filed 08/18/2026 · ODI 11757739
Fuel/propulsion system
“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.”
Filed 06/09/2026 · ODI 11742936
Tires
“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.”
Filed 05/13/2026 · ODI 11737551

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2019 Ford F-550 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-550 have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 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 2019 Ford F-550 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Ford F-550?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 18 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 5 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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