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Buying a used 2021 Ford F-550 SD? Check these 9 recalls first
This year carries a stop-driving recall: Super Duty trucks that may lose a front wheel. A second critical recall covers a diesel fuel filter cap that can leak, and three more address fuel pump failures that can stall the engine. Windshield detachment, breakable wiper arms, a failing backup camera, and a manual omission round out the list. Of 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — unverified reports — nine cite the fuel system and eight the diesel, and two mention fires.
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.
- Treat the front wheel recall as a must-see repair order before any test drive
- Inspect the diesel fuel filter cap area for leaks or fuel smell
- Ask about fuel pump replacement history and any stalling episodes
- 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 2021 Ford F-550 SD
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Super Duty trucks may lose a front wheel · do not drive | Power Train | critical |
| Ford Super Duty diesel fuel filter cap can leak | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Ford Super Duty diesel fuel pump may fail | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Ford and Lincoln fuel pump failure can stall the engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Ford Super Duty diesel high-pressure fuel pump may fail | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Ford F-150 and Super Duty Trucks: Windshield May Detach | Visibility | medium |
| Ford trucks and SUVs: windshield wiper arms can break | Visibility | medium |
| Ford Super Duty, Expedition and Corsair backup camera can fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln manuals missing head restraint instructions | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
12 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 10 | Yes |
| Engine | 3 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | None found |