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Buying a used 2018 Ford F-550? Check these 10 recalls first
The 2018 Ford F-550 has 10 recalls in this group. The engine block heater cable corrosion recall stands out, while the remaining listed issues repeatedly concern unintended emergency vehicle brake light activation and reversed backup camera images. Applicability deserves attention because several titles identify ambulance or fire truck configurations. NHTSA lists 8 unverified owner complaints, including structure 2, steering 2, suspension 2, and power train 1. The complaint record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
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 block heater cable recall completion.
- Confirm applicable emergency vehicle brake light and camera repairs.
- Request inspection records for structure, steering, and suspension.
- 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 2018 Ford F-550
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Pickup Engine Block Heater Cable May Corrode | Engine | critical |
| Ambulance Brake Lights May Turn On By Mistake | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Fire Truck Brake Lights May Turn On Unexpectedly | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Minuteman Fire Truck Brake Lights May Activate Unexpectedly | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Ford and GMC based ambulances may show false brake lights | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Ford F-550 Fire Truck Brake Lights Turn On Wrongly | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Ford F-450 and F-550 Backup Camera May Reverse | Equipment | medium |
| Ford F-550 Ambulance Backup Camera May Show Reversed Image | Equipment | medium |
| Ford F-550 back-up camera image may appear reversed | Equipment | medium |
| Ford F-550 emergency vehicle brake lights may illuminate unexpectedly | Exterior Lighting | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
8 complaints filed for this model year. 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| Suspension | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | Yes |
| AIR Bags | 1 | None found |