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Ford F-250 SD

Model years 1991–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 2017, 2018, 2019. Fewest complaints: 1991, 1994, 1998.

6,534owner complaints
69recall campaigns
3,610service bulletins
36model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 2017. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

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NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
20269701 · 1
202517813 · 1
2024 F-250 SD404822 · 1
2023 F-250 SD43161782 · 3
2022 F-250 SD126171833 · 4
2021 F-250 SD166122013 · 0
2020 F-250 SD267142652 · 3
2019 F-250 SDMost complaints1,1651123616 · 11
2018 F-250 SDMost complaints39892397 · 9
2017 F-250 SDMost complaints1,1551431712 · 13
2016 F-250 SD29031186 · 5
2015 F-250 SD29621378 · 6
2014 F-250 SD2601553 · 0
2013 F-250 SD2101551 · 0
2012 F-250 SD5701341 · 0
2011 F-250 SD12201616 · 2
2010320412 · 0
2009230361 · 1
2008 F-250 SD1410836 · 3
2007 F-250 SD541422 · 1
2006 F-250 SD27411055 · 4
2005 F-250 SD29531446 · 6
2004 F-250 SD25428813 · 12
2003 F-250 SD1784876 · 10
2002 F-250 SD24533612 · 18
2001 F-250 SD28823310 · 19
2000 F-250 SD23326115 · 25
1999 F-250 SD249210615 · 13
1998 F-250 SD1170 · 0
1997 F-250 SD392421 · 7
1996 F-250 SD111330 · 2
1995 F-250 SD91280 · 3
1994 F-250 SD21270 · 1
199341200 · 1
199230151 · 0
199110140 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Steering2,486
  • Suspension2,211
  • Engine and engine cooling694
  • Electrical system500
  • Power train457
  • Unknown or other447
  • Engine323
  • Wheels284

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Recalls

69 campaigns cover the F-250 SD; the latest 12 are below.

26V653000 · Electrical system6 Oct 2026 · 2025, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."

26V606000 · Exterior lighting22 Sept 2026 · 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

26V489000 · Back over prevention28 Jul 2026 · 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

26V204000 · Visibility31 Mar 2026 · 2022, 2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

26V158000 · Fuel system, diesel17 Mar 2026 · 2020, 2021, 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

26V119000 · Power train3 Mar 2026 · 2025, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

26V104000 · Exterior lighting20 Feb 2026 · 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V866000 · Power train12 Dec 2025 · 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.

25V729000 · Visibility24 Oct 2025 · 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

25V686000 · Back over prevention10 Oct 2025 · 2020, 2021, 2022

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.

25V626000 · Steering19 Sept 2025 · 2020, 2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.

25V572000 · Back over prevention3 Sept 2025 · 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

NHTSA recalls