NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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What can fail
The 2022 Ford F-550 SD has 12 recalls, the most serious being loose front wheel hub extender fasteners that can allow the wheel to detach while driving, creating a road hazard and loss of vehicle control.
Two fuel system recalls affect diesel-powered trucks: biodiesel deposits can cause the high-pressure fuel pump to fail and cut drive power while moving. A prior repair attempt for this issue did not fully resolve the problem for some vehicles, so both filings remain open. A separate recall covers the low-pressure fuel pump, which can fail and stall the engine in traffic.
Trailer towing is another area of concern. A software error can prevent trailer brakes from functioning, extending stopping distances, and a prior repair attempt for that issue also proved incomplete. A separate recall covers the trailer light circuit, where lights and brakes on a towed trailer may stop working, reducing the trailer's visibility to other drivers.
On the visibility side, wiper arms can break and leave the windshield uncleared in rain or snow, and the rearview camera can display a blank or distorted image when reversing. Two documentation issues round out the list: the owner's manual on SuperCab models omits instructions for adjusting certain head restraints, and some trucks are missing tire information labels, which can lead to incorrect tire or pressure selection.
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What can fail
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The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Biodiesel deposits can build up on the fuel pump's internal roller parts, potentially causing the high-pressure fuel pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your engine control computer software at no cost to prevent deposit buildup.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Ford is developing a fix. A second letter with repair instructions will be mailed when available, expected in Q2 2026.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error in the trailer brake control module may prevent electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes from working when towing.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rearview camera may show a blank or distorted image instead of a clear view of the area behind the vehicle.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Biodiesel deposits can build up on the high-pressure fuel pump's internal roller parts, potentially causing the pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your powertrain and transmission control software at no cost to prevent deposit buildup.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The fasteners holding the front wheel hub extender may not be tight enough, allowing the wheel and extender to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender fasteners and replace the extender, fasteners, and hub assembly if loose.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The owner's manual lacks instructions for adjusting or removing head restraints in certain seating positions, making these vehicles non-compliant with federal head restraint safety standards.
What the fix does
Ford will mail free owner's manual addendums with instructions for adjusting and removing center-position head restraints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The Safety Certification Label is missing tire size, rim type, and tire pressure information for the front and rear axles, making it impossible to verify correct tire selection.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the Safety Certification Label with a complete one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The windshield wiper arms can break, causing the windshield wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error in the integrated trailer brake control module can prevent a towed trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes from braking properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the trailer brake control module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.