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Buying a used 2019 Ford F-550? Check these 4 recalls first
Two Ford-issued items carry the most weight here: the Super Duty block heater fire risk and a recall covering seat backs that may be dangerously weak. Upfitter items — a reversed LGE Coachworks backup camera image and falsely illuminating brake lights on emergency bodies — apply only to converted trucks. Of 14 unverified NHTSA owner complaints, three mention fires and one a crash, with engine, structure and electrical the most-reported areas.
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.
- Confirm both the block heater and seat back recalls were performed on this VIN.
- Ask about engine and electrical repair history, the two leading complaint areas.
- On an upfitted body, test the brake lights and the reverse camera image orientation.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 and Super Duty: Block Heater Fire Risk | Engine | critical |
| Ford and Lincoln seat backs may be dangerously weak | Seats | high |
| LGE Coachworks Ford vehicles: back-up camera image may reverse | Equipment | medium |
| Ford F-550 emergency vehicles: brake lights come on falsely | Exterior Lighting | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
14 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 3 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 | 6 | Yes |
| Structure | 4 | None found |
| Electrical System | 3 | None found |
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| Fuel System | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |