2022 Ford F-550 SD

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2022 Ford F-550 SD has 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is suspension problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: i was driving about 57 mph headed nw on i270 in the north denver metro area. i went over a bridge abutment and the vehicle started shaking violently in the front end. i let off the gas but the extreme vibration/shaking continued until i slowed down to around 20 mph. i thought i had lost something i. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

SUSPENSION

3 complaints

20%

• I was driving about 57 mph headed NW on I270 in the north Denver metro area. I went over a bridge abutment and the vehicle started shaking violently in the front end. I let off the gas but the extreme vibration/shaking continued until I slowed down to around 20 mph. I thought I had lost something i
• at speeds starting 40 mph the Ford 550 tends to sway and require steering changes. This is a fire truck Chassie and when weighed on certified scales it is in the required specification range. The Ford dealer says not their problem. The builder of the fire body keeps asking for more information on
• Ford Motor Company has had a known issue with the truck frames cracking on the F-550 chassis. They acknowledged it by doing a recall, which either replaced or repaired the chassis frame or installed reinforcement braces if no cracks were visible. The recall expired in September of 2023. In Octobe

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I was driving about 57 mph headed NW on I270 in the north Denver metro area. I went over a bridge abutment and the vehicle started shaking violently in the front end. I let off the gas but the extreme vibration/shaking continued until I slowed down to around 20 mph. I thought I had lost something i”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

20%

• Since I took delivery of the vehicle the dash goes completely blank at temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90. Ford has been unable or unwilling to fix the problem for over two years resulting in my driving for extended periods with no dashboard information of any kind.
• Went to shut vehicle off and it just kept running. No power inside the cab but the engine was still running and it could run and drive although zero inside electrical. Key was in off position. Very potentially deadly situation.
• Truck has approximate 60,000 miles. Was driving in rain and lost control of all electrical systems and died in the middle of the highway. No lights to warn other drivers. Shop said the pcm fried and will need a need pcm to fix the issue. Very dangerous

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Since I took delivery of the vehicle the dash goes completely blank at temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90. Ford has been unable or unwilling to fix the problem for over two years resulting in my driving for extended periods with no dashboard information of any kind.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

13%

• The contact owned a 2022 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started smoking and flames came from the left side of the engine. The vehicle inadvertently veered to the right of the road. In addition, the contact noticed smoke and flames were coming from the front pas
• Went to shut vehicle off and it just kept running. No power inside the cab but the engine was still running and it could run and drive although zero inside electrical. Key was in off position. Very potentially deadly situation.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“The contact owned a 2022 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started smoking and flames came from the left side of the engine. The vehicle inadvertently veered to the right of the road. In addition, the contact noticed smoke and flames were coming from the front pas”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

2 complaints

13%

• Truck has approximate 60,000 miles. Was driving in rain and lost control of all electrical systems and died in the middle of the highway. No lights to warn other drivers. Shop said the pcm fried and will need a need pcm to fix the issue. Very dangerous
• Truck has approximate 60,000 miles. Was driving in rain and lost control of all electrical systems and died in the middle of the highway. No lights to warn other drivers. Shop said the pcm fried and will need a need pcm to fix the issue. Very dangerous

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Truck has approximate 60,000 miles. Was driving in rain and lost control of all electrical systems and died in the middle of the highway. No lights to warn other drivers. Shop said the pcm fried and will need a need pcm to fix the issue. Very dangerous”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

1 complaints

• I receive notice about recall 22s17. Brought to Ford service in Woodbine, NJ. After my truck was reprogramed the truck doesn't intially connect to the trailer. If I turn off ignition and turn back on the truck doesn't realize it is connected to the trailer. I must idle the truck get out of my truck

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I receive notice about recall 22s17. Brought to Ford service in Woodbine, NJ. After my truck was reprogramed the truck doesn't intially connect to the trailer. If I turn off ignition and turn back on the truck doesn't realize it is connected to the trailer. I must idle the truck get out of my truck ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 15 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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SUSPENSION: I was driving about 57 mph headed NW on I270 in the north Denver metro area. I went over a bridge abutment and the vehicle started shaking violently in the front end. I let off the gas but the extreme vibration/shaking continued until I slowed down to around 20 mph. I thought I had lost something i
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Since I took delivery of the vehicle the dash goes completely blank at temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90. Ford has been unable or unwilling to fix the problem for over two years resulting in my driving for extended periods with no dashboard information of any kind.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: The contact owned a 2022 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started smoking and flames came from the left side of the engine. The vehicle inadvertently veered to the right of the road. In addition, the contact noticed smoke and flames were coming from the front pas
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Truck has approximate 60,000 miles. Was driving in rain and lost control of all electrical systems and died in the middle of the highway. No lights to warn other drivers. Shop said the pcm fried and will need a need pcm to fix the issue. Very dangerous
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)