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Buying a used 2019 Ford F-550 SD? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2019 Ford F-550 SD has 5 recalls in this group. Heater cable fire risk and fire risk from seat belts are the standout critical items. Two rearview camera recalls address image problems, while missing head restraint instructions are a documentation issue. NHTSA lists 4 unverified owner complaints, including 2 fire reports. Engine complaints number 2; fuel/propulsion system and tires each have 1. Those reports do not establish a connection to the recalled defects.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Obtain completion records for heater cable and seat belt fire-risk recalls.
- Verify both rearview camera recalls and inspect image quality.
- Ask about reported fires, engine repairs, and tire concerns.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Ford F-550 SD
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks: heater cable fire risk | Engine | critical |
| Ford Super Duty Trucks Risk Fire From Seat Belts | Structure | critical |
| Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks rearview camera problem | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford Rearview Camera May Show Distorted Image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln manuals missing head restraint instructions | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
4 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 1 | None found |
| Tires | 1 | None found |