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2020 Ford F-550 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 10
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 21
Latest campaign: Mar 17, 2026

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	3	Apr 14, 2022	22V256000 20V365000 20V099000
Fuel system, diesel	2	Mar 17, 2026	26V158000 24V957000
Visibility	2	Apr 14, 2022	22V250000 21V090000
Equipment	1	Jun 9, 2023	23V420000
Back over prevention	1	Sep 23, 2020	20V575000
Seats	1	Aug 28, 2019	19V633000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 17, 2026Latest campaign


Mar 17, 202626V158000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V158000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump. Risk High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 26V158000 · Mar 17, 2026
Dec 20, 202424V957000	Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V957000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump. Risk High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 24V957000 · Dec 20, 2024
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, 202222V250000	Visibility: windshield wiper/washer linkages Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V250000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail. Risk Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 22V250000 · Apr 14, 2022
Apr 14, 202222V256000	Power train: automatic transmission Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V256000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'Park' mechanism. Risk Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S22. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 22V256000 · Apr 14, 2022
Feb 18, 202121V090000	Visibility: windshield critical fasteners In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V090000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting." Risk In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06. Filed under F-550 Sd Campaign NHTSA 21V090000 · Feb 18, 2021

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 component21

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21Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Fuel system	7	33	0	0
Diesel	7	33	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	24	1	1
Power train	5	24	1	0
Engine	3	14	0	0
Suspension	3	14	0	0
Structure	2	10	0	0
Unknown or other	2	10	1	0
Electrical system	1	5	0	0
Visibility	1	5	0	0
Service brakes	1	5	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

Fuel system
“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.”
Filed 07/29/2026 · ODI 11753603
Fuel/propulsion system
“High pressure fuel pump failed damaging/ contaminating fuel system”
Filed 06/25/2026 · ODI 11746467
Fuel/propulsion system
“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 hood, I exited…”
Filed 04/11/2026 · ODI 11730539

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2020 Ford F-550 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-550 have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford F-550. The most recent, 26V158000 (reported March 17, 2026), concerns fuel system, diesel. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Ford F-550 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 3 campaigns. Others: fuel system, diesel (2), visibility (2), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Ford F-550?

Fuel system is the most-reported component, named in 7 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 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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