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2021 Ford F-550 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 9
Park-it warnings: 1
Complaints: 12
Latest campaign: Mar 17, 2026

Recall summary by component9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Park‑it	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, diesel	3	–	Mar 17, 2026	26V158000 24V957000 22V013000
Visibility	2	–	Apr 14, 2022	22V250000 21V090000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	–	Jul 7, 2025	25V455000
Back over prevention	1	–	Jan 31, 2025	25V048000
Equipment	1	–	Jun 9, 2023	23V420000
Power train	1	1	May 25, 2021	21V390000

Safety recalls9

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

1Park-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. Campaign NHTSA 26V158000 · Mar 17, 2026
Jul 7, 202525V455000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V455000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving. Risk An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75. Campaign NHTSA 25V455000 · Jul 7, 2025
Jan 31, 202525V048000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V048000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image. Risk Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05. Campaign NHTSA 25V048000 · Jan 31, 2025
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. 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V250000 · Apr 14, 2022

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 component12

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

12Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires
Fuel system	9	75	1
Diesel	8	67	0
Engine	2	17	2
Other	1	8	1
Power train	1	8	0
Steering	1	8	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	8	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1	8	1

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

Fuel system
“Parts Not Available Complaint: The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL) however upon having the vehicle diagnosed by a local dealer…”
Filed 08/17/2026 · ODI 11757532
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-550 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel).”
Filed 04/14/2026 · ODI 11731105
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-550. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Filed 02/23/2026 · ODI 11719798

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2021 Ford F-550 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-550 have?

NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-550. The most recent, 26V158000 (reported March 17, 2026), concerns fuel system, diesel. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Ford F-550 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ford F-550?

Fuel system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 12 filed with NHTSA (75%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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