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2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 F-550 Super Duty.

The 2019 Ford F-550 Super Duty is a heavy-duty pickup from Ford's Super Duty range, sitting at the top of the brand's consumer-facing truck hierarchy. For this model year, the reliability record is relatively contained, with 13 total owner complaints and 4 recalls logged — figures that, while worth attention, fall within a typical band for the model line. Structural issues emerge as the most frequently cited concern, pointing to body and chassis-related matters as the primary pain point rather than powertrain or drivetrain failures. Set against the F-550's longer reliability history, this profile suggests a model year that has held up as a dependable work platform, where the noted issues reflect the kind of fit-and-finish refinements common to heavy-truck production rather than systemic design flaws.

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Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F-550 Super Duty of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2019 F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.70 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.90 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)(93 octane) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)(87 octane) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.50 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Lariat FX4 Power Stroke SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.90 sec16.10 sec250 hp4x4
2019F-150 XL SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.3L V67.90 sec16.10 sec290 hp4x4
2018F-150 XLT SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.0L V85.50 sec14.00 sec395 hpRWD
2018F-150 Lariat Sport EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec325 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9.

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs2V: 84 inch lbs. 3V: 89 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105°.32 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1814 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°.30 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5915 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
11.5 ft. lbs.1.5 ft. lbs
218
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new manifold studs8.8 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1230 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAir Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
At 105,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Across the generation, federal recalls were steady at three per year from 2009 through 2013, then fell to a single recall in 2014, after which no later recall data are recorded. Complaint volumes were essentially zero in those early years, but the 2019 model registers eight distinct complaints, concentrated in structural and engine‑related categories, plus one crash‑related and three fire‑related reports. This sharp rise in reported issues marks 2019 as an outlier after a long period of minimal consumer feedback. The data suggest that while earlier model years enjoyed a clean complaint record, the 2019 F‑550 shows emerging reliability concerns, especially around the structure and powertrain. Consequently, the 2019 year is a riskier purchase relative to the earlier, quieter years of the generation.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
15
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 3 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure4
Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Trailer Hitches1
Steering1
Engine & Engine Cooling1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V894000EngineReported 18/12/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of…

19V633000Seats:Front Assembly:ReclinerReported 28/08/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 15 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N10S12026-06-23StructureCertain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail…
SSM 527872024-08-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2017-2020 F-150 and 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may not successfully complete…
SAN-Vol1 I12023-06-08EquipmentThe Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information…
20N04 S22023-05-03Power TrainCertain 2017-2019 MY F250/F350 and all F450/550 vehicles Steering Linage Damper…
21B04 S42022-09-19StructureCertain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2019 F-550 Super Duty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.