The 2020 Ford F-550 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 639,456 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, diesel. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN20V0990002020-02-21319 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
Consequence
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09.
SEATS19V6330002019-08-28639,137 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are…
Consequence
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
4
ENGINE
3
POWER TRAIN
3
SUSPENSION
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
1fires
STRUCTURE
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints23
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I had my truck serviced, engine oil and fuel filters replaced, I picked up truck and while driving home, engine loss of power came on screen, truck then stalled, I observed smoke coming from under the hood, I exited vehicle to try and open hood, but flames were already present, I called 911 fire…”
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-550. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the remedy was not available. The contact stated that…”
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-550. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the fuel injector became inoperable. The check engine warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be…”
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-550. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the fuel injector became inoperable. The check engine warning light became illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the fuel injectors needed to be…”
“At ~93,000 miles, my 2020 ford f-550 (7.3l “godzillaâ€� v8) suffered catastrophic engine failure due to a roller lifter bearing failure, causing internal valvetrain damage and requiring full engine replacement. Ford dealer stated they recommended 90% coverage of the repair under goodwill through…”
“At ~93,000 miles, my 2020 ford f-550 (7.3l “godzillaâ€� v8) suffered catastrophic engine failure due to a roller lifter bearing failure, causing internal valvetrain damage and requiring full engine replacement. Ford dealer stated they recommended 90% coverage of the repair under goodwill through…”
“At ~93,000 miles, my 2020 ford f-550 (7.3l “godzillaâ€� v8) suffered catastrophic engine failure due to a roller lifter bearing failure, causing internal valvetrain damage and requiring full engine replacement. Ford dealer stated they recommended 90% coverage of the repair under goodwill through…”
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-550. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle unintentionally rolled away while the transmission was in park(p). No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle jerked while driving uphill. The vehicle also jerked violently while…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE24014 Opened 2024-05-09 · open
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe…
InvestigationPE24014 Opened 2024-05-09 · open
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Ford F-550 as of
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