Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Ford F-550 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Ford F-550 SD has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 9 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V204000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V158000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V104000 Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V455000 Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V132000 Trailer Brakes 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 #23V758000 Front Wheel and Hub Extender May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V420000 Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V384000 Label Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 110 & 120 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V250000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V193000 Trailer Brakes May Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Suspension 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
- Lane Departure 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Of the 9 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 9 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $18,000–$28,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Ford F-550 SD faces numerous recall campaigns, notably for visibility and fuel system issues, which raises reliability concerns. Owner complaints are varied, with issues primarily in suspension and electrical systems. However, the overall number of complaints and the broad recall categories suggest the need for vigilance, yet also indicate repairs may not be consistently widespread, resulting in an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| engine | Unknown | $700–$2,500 | rare |
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 changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant and fluid checks
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering responsiveness changes
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake performance decline
- Electrical malfunctions
- Suspension noise or vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Ford F-550 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.