Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 Ford F-550 SD by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2026 Ford F-550 SD
Other, gasoline, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 15, 2026 to Jun 15, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year34.78M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints1Close to the median 2026 other
Severity index0.02026 others average 0.0
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
100% of complaints about the 2026 Ford F-550 SD name electrical system
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
3 recall campaigns cover the 2026 Ford F-550 SD
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-606 | Sep 22, 2026 | Headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low… | Lighting | 41,748 | Part replacement |
| 26V-104 | Feb 20, 2026 | When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn… | Electrical system | 4,381,878 | Software update |
| 25V-540 | Aug 22, 2025 | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup | Electrical system | 355,656 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 Ford F-550 SD
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Jun 15, 2026Failure Dec 15, 2025Long Beach, CAElectrical system, Power train, Wheels
Description In some of the affected vehicles, the rear right-hand axle shaft may have been manufactured without properly completing the electromagnetic induction heat treatment process, making the axle shaft susceptible to fracture. Safety Risk A fractured rear axle shaft could result in a loss of motive power while driving, or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park and the parking brake is not applied. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Parts are now available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect and replace your right rear axle shaft free of charge. Next Steps Contact your dealer for more information to schedule the free service.
NHTSA complaint 11744338
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
50 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- SSM 55208 Sep 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:43:48 stored in the body control module (BCM) when performing a Self-Test. This DTC sets due to an int… - TCU-26.2.12.2.1 Sep 17, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail - TSB 26-2406 Sep 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Poor shift quality Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2704 and P0771 stored in the po… - ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca Sep 9, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements - SSM 55100 Aug 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W7… - SSM 55116 Aug 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the following vehicles: * 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 F-Super Duty built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Nautilus built on or after 17-Feb… - SSM 55031 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is ope… - SSM 55021 Jul 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern… - SSM 54979 Jul 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera may exhibit a distorted or corrupted 360-degree camera image in the center display screen, but the rear-view camera image is operating correctly. To restore … - SSM 54975 Jul 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining noise. Additionally, the driver will be able to shift back to park. This may be d… - SSM 54900 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining noise. Additionally, the driver will be able to shift back to park. This may be d… - TSB 26-2263 May 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 and 7B177 outside of this article. Som… - PDM-26.21.5 SuperDuty May 12, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up feature - RCM-26.4.2.1 SuperDuty May 7, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Updates the Restraint Control Module to prevent a potential internal fault that may cause a warning light to illuminate for one key cycle - ECM-26.10.0 SuperDuty May 5, 2026 · Over The Air
26E01 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module calibration update to ensure emissions system restrictions function properly when the vehicle is parked. - TSB 26-2185 May 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and Transit, update the causal part number (15604), update the Service Procedure, update the service labor operations for 2023 F-Super Duty, and add service labor operations f… - SSM 54765 Apr 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Bronco, Bronco Sport, F-Super Duty, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger and Transit vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software con… - SSM 54763 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles built without lane departure warning (built with minor feature code HLEAA) and 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 26-Mar-2026 may exhibit a clicking or creaking type noise when turning the steerin… - ITRM-26.BG.FG SuperDuty Apr 3, 2026 · Over The Air
26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function - SSM 54730 Apr 8, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a floor console and a media bin door no longer activate the door with spring assist (push-push). The media bin is now manually opened and closed (push-pull) operation. Do not attempt to repair or submit a warranty cl… - SSM 54722 Apr 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a trailer brake control module may exhibit a "Trailer Disconnected" message after cycling the ignition off and back on with a trailer connected. This may be due to the presence of an integrated battery char… - 26E01 Mar 10, 2026 · Other
Certain 2023 - 2026 Model Year F-250 – F600 Super Duty Vehicles with 6.7L Engines Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update The affected vehicles were originally manufactured with Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software that did not provide the cor… - DDM-26.21.5 SD Mar 30, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up feature" - SYNC-26.2.4.10 SD Mar 4, 2026 · Over The Air
"26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function" - SSM 54648 Mar 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2024-2026 F-150/F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit an inoperative front passenger window when operated from the driver master window control switch with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2013:23 stored in the driver door module (DDM). This may be due to th… - SSM 54641 Mar 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles properly upfitted with a snowplow kit following the guidelines in the Super Duty Body Builders Layout Book (located on the www.FordPro.com website > Resources > Body Builder Advisory Service (BBAS) > Publications) may ex… - 26P02 Feb 10, 2026 · Other
Certain 2025-2026 Model Year F-150 and F-250-600 vehicles Driver Door Module (DDM) & Passenger Door Module (PDM) Software Updat - SSM 54592 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmi… - SSM 54594 Feb 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit rain sensitive wipers (if equipped) settings that do not change when selected in the center touch screen. Vehicles may also exhibit an inoperative heated steering wheel (if equipped) after a remote start even… - SSM 54601 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keyp… - SSM 54564 Feb 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 F-150 and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function.<br /> <br /> For vehicles included… - SSM 54587 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit rain sensitive wipers (if equipped) settings that do not change when selected in the center touch screen. Vehicles may also exhibit an inoperative heated steering wheel (if equipped) after a remote start even… - SSM 54585 Feb 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 F-150 and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function.<br /> <br /> For vehicles included… - SSM 54584 Feb 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles that require replacement of the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module may have previously experienced a PMI that will not complete during installation. This may be due to a concern with the PMI applicati… - SSM 54559 Feb 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2026 F-Super Duty and F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 10R140 automatic transmission may exhibit fluid leakage from the transmission fluid pan area. Prior to performing any repairs, thoroughly clean the transmission fluid pan area to ensure accurat… - SSM 54546 Feb 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty and 2024-2026 F-150 vehicles were not produced with a factory wired keyless entry keypad. If the customer desires to install a Ford Accessory wireless keyless entry keypad, the radio transceiver module (RTM) in these vehicles ope… - 25B63 Jan 7, 2026 · Other
Certain 2025 Model Year Expedition and 2026 Model Year F-250-F-600 Super Duty Vehicles - Transmission Main Control Valve Body Replacement - SSM 54493 Jan 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 360 degree camera may exhibit a distorted or blurry 360 degree camera image in the center display screen, but the rear view camera image is operating correctly. To restore the… - SSM 54503 Jan 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2026 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer mo… - SSM 54507 Jan 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function.<br /><br /> For vehicles effected … - SSM 54448 Dec 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull/drift condition during braking. This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. Repeated, heavy brake applications may assist to resolve the pull/drift condition. The Workshop Manual, Sectio… - 25P35 Dec 23, 2025 · Other
Certain 2025-2026 Model Year F150, F250-F600 Vehicles. Front Door Lower Window Glass Run Replacement - 25B63 Dec 22, 2025 · Other
Certain 2025 Model Year Expedition and 2026 Model Year F-250-F-600 Super Duty Vehicles - Transmission Main Control Valve Body Replacement - SSM 54420 Dec 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 01-Oct-2025 may exhibit a "Hill Start Assist Unavailable" and/or "Parking Brake Limited Function" message at vehicle start-up with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0151, U023A, U0159 and/or U0146 store… - SSM 54326 Oct 24, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment of the tailgate step assembly. Before re… - SSM 54311 Oct 21, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may be equipped from the factory with a power steering system filled with Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC or XL-22 high temperature power steering fluid that looks like clear hydraulic fluid. Bo… - SSM 54218 Sep 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles built on 10-Jun-2025 and through 11-Aug-2025 may exhibit the passenger side register not blowing cold air when commanded. This may be due to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module calibration of the … - SSM 54215 Sep 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2019-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require various repairs and/or maintenance to the fuel system where quick release couplings are utilized, such as the secondary fuel filter. The Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 310-00 > Gen… - SSM 54182 Aug 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a floor console and a media bin door no longer activate the door with spring assist. It is manually opened and closed. Do not attempt to repair or submit a warranty claim for this condition. - SSM 54180 Aug 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may require retrieval of the factory keycode for factory installed wired keyless entry keypads. If Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) scan tool retrieval is not available, the code can be retrieved using 2 programmed key…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.