Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ford F-550
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ford F-550 has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V414000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V398000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V401000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V358000 Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V342000 Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V269000 Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V251000 Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V254000 Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V236000 Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V894000 Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $11,000–$16,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford F-550 has an average reliability rating, primarily due to its recalls concerning brake lights and back-up cameras, and low complaint volume. Owners report occasional suspension and steering issues, aligning with its intended heavy-duty usage.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | occasional |
| engine cooling | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,100 | 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 changes
- Brake inspection and service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Engine overheating issues
- Brake light warning message
- Transmission slipping or rough shifting
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ford F-550 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.