2019 Ford F-550 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 21%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Ford F-550, 21% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,600 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Trailer connection wiring fault causes dash board to flash multiple times indicating trailer disconnected or trailer light bulbs are not working and will repeatedly flash on dash making dinging sounds. This is happening without a trailer connected as well. (take not previous years of Ford vehicles have had the same issue)”
NHTSA complaint #11175026, filed 2019-02, 1,200 miles“A clogged fuel filter caused an engine fire. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the failure. The fuel filter has been known to be problematic for these trucks, in yet there has been no recall. A simple google search shows these fires are common. The vehicle has been in for service at the dealership many times but no one checked on the faulty fuel filter positioned above the hot engine components.”
NHTSA complaint #11625217, filed 2024-11“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that upon noticing an abnormal burning odor, the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the wiring underneath the driver's side of the dashboard was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The mechanic replaced the wiring a second time; however, the failure persisted. The power train and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V894000 (Engine). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11680198, filed 2025-08, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-550
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford F-550
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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