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Buying a used 2021 Ford F-550 SD? Check these 9 recalls first
The 2021 Ford F-550 SD has 9 recalls in this group. Front wheel extender detachment carries a stop-driving instruction for affected vehicles, making VIN applicability and repair status essential. Fuel filter cap leakage and several fuel pump recalls also stand out, alongside windshield, wiper, camera, and manual issues. NHTSA lists 12 unverified owner complaints, including 2 fire reports. Fuel system appears in 9 complaints, diesel in 8, engine in 2, and other in 1.
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.
- Verify VIN applicability and completed repair for the stop-driving wheel extender recall.
- Obtain fuel filter cap and all applicable fuel pump recall records.
- Verify windshield, wiper arm, and rearview camera recall completion.
- 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 Heavy-Duty Trucks: Front Wheel Extender Can Detach · do not drive | Power Train | critical |
| Ford Super Duty Fuel Filter Cap Can Leak | Fuel System, Diesel | critical |
| Ford Super Duty Windshield May Detach in a Crash | Visibility | high |
| Ford, Lincoln fuel pump may fail, stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Ford Super Duty Fuel Pump May Fail Again | Fuel System, Diesel | high |
| Ford and Lincoln Trucks Windshield Wiper Arm Failure | Visibility | medium |
| Ford Super Duty Trucks Fuel Pump Failure Risk | Fuel System, Diesel | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview camera may go blank | 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 |