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Ford F550: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2020 (90/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Shop by model year.
Every model year, scored
The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.
1 complaints · 2 recalls
2 complaints · 2 recalls
1 complaints · 9 recalls · Park-it recall
9 complaints · 12 recalls · Park-it recall
11 complaints · 9 recalls · Park-it recall
16 complaints · 2 recalls
13 complaints · 4 recalls
8 complaints · 10 recalls
12 complaints · 5 recalls
9 complaints · 0 recalls
11 complaints · 3 recalls
2 complaints · 1 recalls
6 complaints · 1 recalls
13 complaints · 5 recalls
12 complaints · 5 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2020?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2020 Ford F550’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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