Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Ford F-550 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Ford F-550 SD has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V158000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V048000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V957000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V420000 Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V250000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V013000 Secondary Fuel Filter May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V390000 Wheel Hub Extenders may be Improperly Attached NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V090000 Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 8 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 13 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Ford F-550 SD shows moderate reliability concerns, with fuel system issues being the most frequent. Recalls mainly address fuel pump failures and visibility problems. Common owner complaints align with recall issues, suggesting an average overall rating based on recurring problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| Rearview camera | 20,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| Windshield wipers | 15,000–45,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| Underhood fuel filter | 30,000–70,000 miles | $100–$250 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Fuel filter replacement annually
- Air filter replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Fuel odor in the cabin
- Unresponsive rear camera
- Windshield wiper malfunction
- Unusual fuel consumption
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Ford F-550 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.