Ford F-250 SD recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 70 recalls and 6,218 owner complaints for the Ford F-250 SD (model years 2000–2026). The most reported problem area is steering (2,467 complaints), followed by suspension (2,193 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (17).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 8 | 17 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 40 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 43 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 17 | 126 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 167 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 14 | 267 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 1,165 | 16 | 11 | |
| 2018 | 9 | 399 | 7 | 9 | |
| 2017 | 14 | 1,155 | 12 | 13 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 291 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 296 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 57 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 122 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 141 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 54 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 274 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 295 | 6 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 254 | 13 | 12 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 178 | 6 | 10 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 245 | 12 | 18 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 288 | 10 | 19 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 233 | 15 | 25 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2019 (1,165), 2017 (1,155) and 2018 (399). Among model years at least two years old, the 2013 has the fewest complaints on file (21).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford F-250 SD model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2,467 | 26 of 27 | |
| Suspension | 2,193 | 23 of 27 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 564 | 17 of 27 | |
| Electrical system | 457 | 26 of 27 | |
| Power train | 424 | 25 of 27 |
Latest 8 of 70 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V689000 | Oct 20, 2026 | Structure: body, tailgate, hinge and attachments | 2026 | 30,123 |
| 26V653000 | Oct 6, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025–2026 | 102,159 |
| 26V606000 | Sep 22, 2026 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2026 | 41,748 |
| 26V489000 | Jul 28, 2026 | Back over prevention: display function | 2023–2026 | 47,587 |
| 26V204000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages | 2022–2023 | 422,613 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | Fuel system, diesel: delivery, fuel pump | 2020–2022 | 9,839 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft | 2025–2026 | 11,431 |
| 26V104000 | Feb 20, 2026 | Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control | 2022–2026 | 4,381,878 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 154 complaints and a fire in 159 complaints; 148 people injured and 10 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.