Ford F-250 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 22 recalls and 2,472 owner complaints for the Ford F-250 (model years 2000–2014). The most reported problem area is steering (708 complaints), followed by suspension (653 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 142 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 95 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 1 | 266 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 248 | 6 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 73 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 7 | 197 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 60 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 221 | 10 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 144 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 154 | 8 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 116 | 6 | 8 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 156 | 12 | 9 | |
| 2001 | 4 | 220 | 16 | 24 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 326 | 33 | 14 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (326), 2012 (266) and 2011 (248). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (54).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford F-250 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 708 | 15 of 15 | |
| Suspension | 653 | 14 of 15 | |
| Tires | 249 | 11 of 15 | |
| Engine | 226 | 15 of 15 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 221 | 13 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 22 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V238000 | Mar 26, 2019 | Seats | 2007 | 12 |
| 11V582000 | Dec 8, 2011 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2012 | 16,091 |
| 11V352000 | Jul 13, 2011 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2002–2007 | 26,715 |
| 11V128000 | Feb 24, 2011 | Electrical system: software | 2011 | 8,022 |
| 10V659000 | Dec 29, 2010 | Structure: body | 2011 | 14,737 |
| 09V026000 | Jan 26, 2009 | Equipment adaptive/mobility | 2005–2008 | 108 |
| 09V025000 | Jan 23, 2009 | Equipment adaptive/mobility | 2005–2008 | 111 |
| 08V344000 | Jul 28, 2008 | Trailer hitches | 2006 | 108 |
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 116 complaints and a fire in 84 complaints; 93 people injured and 14 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.