Ford F-550 years to avoid
The Ford F-550 years to avoid are 2020 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2015 is the cleanest year on record.
130
Total complaints
24
Recall campaigns
2007–2020
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
F-550 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Open safety investigation | 24 |
Every F-550 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020avoid | 24 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 19 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 9 | 10 | |
| 2017 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 20 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 17 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford F-550 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the F-550 years to avoid are 2020. The cleanest year on record is 2015.
What is the best year for the Ford F-550?
By complaint volume, 2015 has the cleanest NHTSA record among F-550 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford F-550 have?
Across all model years, the F-550 has 24 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 130 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.