Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford F-550 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford F-550 SD has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V420000 Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V252000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V880000 Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V278000 Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
Of the 4 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford F-550 SD has a moderate recall history, mostly related to the rearview camera and engine components, indicating average reliability. The lower number of owner complaints is a positive indicator of reliability, but potential issues should not be ignored.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rearview camera | 30,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| engine block heater | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| seat belt pretensioner | 50,000–70,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Brake fluid check and refill
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Distorted rear camera image
- Intermittent engine stalling
- Heater block cable damage
- Seat belt retraction issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford F-550 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.