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SteeringPart report

2019 Ford F-550 Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
14%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
116,563miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Ford F-550, 14% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,563 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“The complaint was filed on behalf of the contact's employer. The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while the driver was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was swerving from side to side. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The failure was a persistent failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11757739, filed 2026-08, 116,563 miles

“Vehicle was being driven at 50MPH when truck encountered pothole in road. Steering wheel began to shake back and forth violently and vehicle was uncontrollable. Truck veered to left and crashed into guardrail while being slowed to a stop.”

NHTSA complaint #11496379, filed 2022-12

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019214%
2018225%
201717%
2013117%
201218%
201118%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-550

Engine
5 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Transmission 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology