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CarsLore / Makes / Ford / F-450 SD

Ford F-450 SD

Model years 1991–2026 in the US safety record. Years that drew the most complaints: 1999, 2008. Fewest complaints: 1998, 2014, 2015.

465owner complaints
88recall campaigns
3,450service bulletins
36model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1999. 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
20263400 · 0
20252510 · 0
2024 F-450 SD93810 · 3
2023 F-450 SD5131770 · 1
2022 F-450 SD24141760 · 3
2021 F-450 SD18121920 · 1
2020 F-450 SD0102650 · 0
2019 F-450 SD392290 · 0
2018 F-450 SD072090 · 0
2017 F-450 SD1113050 · 0
2016 F-450 SD131180 · 0
2015 F-450 SD141330 · 0
2014 F-450 SD141550 · 0
2013 F-450 SD281590 · 0
2012 F-450 SD371400 · 0
2011 F-450 SD681650 · 1
201036340 · 0
200935290 · 0
2008 F-450 SDMost complaints683871 · 3
2007 F-450 SD161480 · 0
2006 F-450 SD351992 · 0
2005 F-450 SD4041210 · 0
2004 F-450 SD3321281 · 1
2003 F-450 SD1651100 · 0
2002 F-450 SD144510 · 0
2001 F-450 SD237492 · 2
2000 F-450 SD435641 · 2
1999 F-450 SDMost complaints669927 · 1
1998 F-450 SD12100 · 0
1997 F-450 SD4350 · 0
1996 F-450 SD2250 · 0
1995 F-450 SD2250 · 1
1994 F-450 SD3250 · 1
1993 F-450 SD5310 · 0
19923110 · 0
19916010 · 0

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

Most common problems

  • Engine and engine cooling91
  • Fuel system, diesel82
  • Power train56
  • Tires45
  • Electrical system41
  • Engine32
  • Fuel/propulsion system30
  • Steering28

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Recalls

88 campaigns cover the F-450 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."

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.

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."

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.

25V540000 · Electrical system22 Aug 2025 · 2025, 2026

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

25V455000 · Fuel system, gasoline7 Jul 2025 · 2021, 2022, 2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

25V401000 · Service brakes, hydraulic13 Jun 2025 · 2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."

NHTSA recalls