Ford F-550 Drivetrain Recall2017, 2020, 2021 · Free Repair
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
Is Your F-550 Included?
Enter your 17-character VIN — we query NHTSA in real time and show whether 20V-099000 (and any other open campaign) applies to your exact vehicle.
What Happened — and How It's Fixed
NHTSA 20V-099000 · 2020–2021 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 20V-099000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 17V-212000 · 2017 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles. Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.
If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford recall number 17S08.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 17V-212000 on NHTSA.gov
What To Do
Run your VIN
Confirm 20V-099000 applies to your exact F-550 using the checker above.
Schedule the free repair
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Free, by law
Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.
Keep the paperwork
We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale.
Drivetrain Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my F-550 before the drivetrain recall repair?⌄
NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for any of the 2 campaigns on this page. Schedule the free repair promptly — until it is completed, the defects described above are still present on affected F-550 vehicles.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Campaign 20V-099000 covers certain 2020–2021 Ford F-550 vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.
I’m buying a used F-550. Should I check this recall?⌄
Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 20V-099000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.
