2009 FORD F-250 SD

1 recalls, 33 complaints - 52 TSBs

20E090000 Dec 9, 2020
STEERING
Defect Description
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, p... Read more
Consequence
If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
102 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC

Complaint Statistics

33 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION7
STEERING7
WHEELS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
ENGINE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
TIRES1
ENGINE Feb 17, 2017
Incident date: Feb 17, 2017
MY F-250 HAS HAD EVERY BRAKE CALIPER LOCK UP AND CAUSE TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND REPAIR. STARTING AT 40K MILES IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE DESIGN IF EVERY CALIPER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. MY SHOP DID A REPAIR HISTORY SEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE 2009S HAD A HIGHER FAIL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 17, 2017
Incident date: Feb 17, 2017
MY F-250 HAS HAD EVERY BRAKE CALIPER LOCK UP AND CAUSE TOTAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE AND REPAIR. STARTING AT 40K MILES IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THERE IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN THE DESIGN IF EVERY CALIPER HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. MY SHOP DID A REPAIR HISTORY SEARCH AND FOUND THAT THE 2009S HAD A HIGHER FAIL... Read more
SUSPENSION Jun 7, 2016
Incident date: May 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE SPEED WAS REDUCED, THE VEHICLE STOPPED SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TRACK BAR, BALL JOINT, BUSHING, AND THE ST... Read more
STEERING Jun 7, 2016
Incident date: May 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH OVER A POTHOLE, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. ONCE THE SPEED WAS REDUCED, THE VEHICLE STOPPED SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE TRACK BAR, BALL JOINT, BUSHING, AND THE ST... Read more
SUSPENSION Jun 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY WITH AN EXTREME WOBBLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REPAIR SOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE ... Read more
STEERING Jun 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS UNSTABLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY WITH AN EXTREME WOBBLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REPAIR SOLUTION TO PREVENT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE ... Read more
ENGINE Mar 29, 2015
Incident date: Jan 8, 2015
WE OWN A 2009 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY 4X4, WITH LOW MILES (21478). THIS VEHICLE HAS RUN GREAT SINCE WE PURCHASED IT NEW. AS WE WERE DRIVING, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN POORLY AND LOOSE POWER. THE ENGINE LIGHT THEN CAME ON. THE MECHANIC SCANNER THE ENGINE CODES P0012-P0018-P0022-P0341-P052D, INDICATING FAU... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 10, 2015
Incident date: Jan 6, 2015
HIT A SMALL BUMP AND TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY. SHAKING DOES NOT STOP UNTIL VEHICLE IS SLOWED DOWN OR COMPLETELY STOPPED. IT HAS HAPPENED 14 TIMES AT SPEEDS RANGING FROM 40 MPH TO 75 MPH. ALIGNMENT IS FINE, TIRES BALANCED AND AT 50% LIFE, NEW SHOCKS, NEW STEERING DAMPER AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SHO... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 2, 2015
Incident date: Nov 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. UPON TRAVELING OVER 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND VEERED TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT. THE CONTACT HAD TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT. THE CONTACT INDICATED TH... Read more
WHEELS Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: May 16, 2014
WHILE DRIVING NORTH ON RT 95, EVERY TIME YOU MAKE A LEFT CURVE THE TRUCK SHOOK UNMERCIFULLY. WE WOULD HAVE TO PULL OFF & COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR THIS TO STOP HAPPENING. MIND YOU WE ARE OUTSIDE OF BALTIMORE AT ONE TIME PRAYING THAT NO ONE WOULD HIT US!!! THE TRUCK IS AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AS WE SP... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: May 16, 2014
WHILE DRIVING NORTH ON RT 95, EVERY TIME YOU MAKE A LEFT CURVE THE TRUCK SHOOK UNMERCIFULLY. WE WOULD HAVE TO PULL OFF & COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR THIS TO STOP HAPPENING. MIND YOU WE ARE OUTSIDE OF BALTIMORE AT ONE TIME PRAYING THAT NO ONE WOULD HIT US!!! THE TRUCK IS AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AS WE SP... Read more
STEERING Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: May 16, 2014
WHILE DRIVING NORTH ON RT 95, EVERY TIME YOU MAKE A LEFT CURVE THE TRUCK SHOOK UNMERCIFULLY. WE WOULD HAVE TO PULL OFF & COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FOR THIS TO STOP HAPPENING. MIND YOU WE ARE OUTSIDE OF BALTIMORE AT ONE TIME PRAYING THAT NO ONE WOULD HIT US!!! THE TRUCK IS AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AS WE SP... Read more
STEERING Oct 19, 2013
Incident date: Oct 10, 2012
I'M A LIFE TIME FORD TRUCK OWNER AND HAVE NEVER BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED IN MY LIFE AND READY TO PURCHASE FROM A COMPETITOR. THE TITLE "DEATH WOBBLE" IS VERY TRUE AND FORD REALLY NEEDS TO PAY ATTENTION BECAUSE IT WILL COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE. IF I WASN'T 65 YEARS OLD AND AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER THE MULTIP... Read more
WHEELS Oct 19, 2013
Incident date: Oct 10, 2012
I'M A LIFE TIME FORD TRUCK OWNER AND HAVE NEVER BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED IN MY LIFE AND READY TO PURCHASE FROM A COMPETITOR. THE TITLE "DEATH WOBBLE" IS VERY TRUE AND FORD REALLY NEEDS TO PAY ATTENTION BECAUSE IT WILL COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE. IF I WASN'T 65 YEARS OLD AND AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER THE MULTIP... Read more
SUSPENSION Oct 19, 2013
Incident date: Oct 10, 2012
I'M A LIFE TIME FORD TRUCK OWNER AND HAVE NEVER BEEN SO DISAPPOINTED IN MY LIFE AND READY TO PURCHASE FROM A COMPETITOR. THE TITLE "DEATH WOBBLE" IS VERY TRUE AND FORD REALLY NEEDS TO PAY ATTENTION BECAUSE IT WILL COST SOMEONE THEIR LIFE. IF I WASN'T 65 YEARS OLD AND AN EXPERIENCED DRIVER THE MULTIP... Read more
SUSPENSION Aug 21, 2013
Incident date: Aug 21, 2013
TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND TO DIAGNOSE LOOSE STEERING ISSUE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAILED TRACK BAR BALL JOINTS, TRACK BAR BUSHINGS AND EXCESSIVE SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT. FRONT AXLE DUST SEALS WERE FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. STEERING... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 21, 2013
Incident date: Aug 21, 2013
TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND TO DIAGNOSE LOOSE STEERING ISSUE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAILED TRACK BAR BALL JOINTS, TRACK BAR BUSHINGS AND EXCESSIVE SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT. FRONT AXLE DUST SEALS WERE FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. STEERING... Read more
STEERING Aug 21, 2013
Incident date: Aug 21, 2013
TOOK VEHICLE TO FORD DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND TO DIAGNOSE LOOSE STEERING ISSUE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAILED TRACK BAR BALL JOINTS, TRACK BAR BUSHINGS AND EXCESSIVE SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT. FRONT AXLE DUST SEALS WERE FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. STEERING... Read more
STEERING Jul 3, 2013
Incident date: Apr 2, 2013
THE STEERING LOCKS UP AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS,CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THEY HAVEN'T HAD ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OTHER THAN MINE. *TR
SEAT BELTS Dec 11, 2012
Incident date: Nov 23, 2012
THE FORD F250 WAS TURNING LEFT ON A TWO WAY UNDIVIDED HIGHWAY. IT WAS STRUCK IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE BY A PASSING SEMI-TRUCK/TRAILER. THE COLLISION WAS JUST BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND BACK TOWARD THE BOX OF THE PICK-UP. IT SPUN THE PICK-UP INTO THE DITCH WHERE IT ROLLED ONCE. THE FRONT SEAT PASSE... Read more
Crash 1 injured 1 deaths
STEERING Dec 6, 2012
Incident date: Jul 15, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED UNTIL THE FRONT END WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANICS ... Read more
WHEELS Sep 14, 2012
Incident date: Sep 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND ADVISED THE CONTAC... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Dec 19, 2011
Incident date: Jul 13, 2011
WHILE DRIVING WITH FUEL LEVEL BETWEEN 1/8 AND 1/4 TANK, TRUCK SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. THE "50 MILES TO EMPTY" INDICATOR HAD ILLUMINATED APPROX. 2 MILES BEFORE FAILURE. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO DEALER AND WAS FORCED TO PAY APPROX. $250 FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND TOW. DEALER COORDINATED WITH FORD CORPORATE AND DET... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 23, 2011
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
LEAKING RADIATOR HOSES CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT FROM ENGINE. LEAK IS A HAZARD TO ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE THAT MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH ETHYLENE GLYCOL. DEALER INDICATES A DESIGN ISSUE EXISTS WITH RADIATOR HOSE O-RINGS AND FORD HAS REDESIGNED THE HOSES TO USE DOUBLE O-RINGS VS. THE CURRENT SINGLE O... Read more
TRAILER HITCHES Aug 29, 2011
Incident date: Jul 5, 2011
WE HAVE A 2009 FORD F250 SUPERDUTY TRUCK. IT HAS A FACTORY INSTALLED FORD CLASS FIVE HITCH. THE UNIT FAILED-- THE HITCH WELD SEPARATED AT THE RECEIVER AND CROSSMEMBER FRAME. YOU CAN SEE THE 3/8 INCH GAP FROM WHERE WELD DID NOT ADHERE AND WHERE THE BOTTOM AND TOP PLATE HAVE LARGE CRACKS. WE TOWED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 5, 2011
Incident date: Mar 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE NOISE WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE MOTOR BUT THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE CAM SHAFT AND VCT SOLENOIDS AS A TEMPORARY FIX. THE M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 29, 2011
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS (HUMIDITY AND RAIN ESPECIALLY) AND AFTER APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MINUTES OF STEADY STATE DRIVING ON AT FREEWAY SPEEDS; THE TRUCK WILL HESITATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE ENGINE RPM WILL INCREASE WITH THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT, THEN THE ENGINE ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Oct 29, 2010
Incident date: Oct 26, 2010
2009 FORD SUPER DUTY: THIS VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ENGINE ON (3) DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. NO STEERING, BRAKES OR CONTROL OF VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY LOST. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD DEALER ON EVERY OCCASION AND THEY SAID THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DANGEROUS. WE INSTALLED A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 29, 2010
Incident date: Oct 26, 2010
2009 FORD SUPER DUTY: THIS VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ENGINE ON (3) DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. NO STEERING, BRAKES OR CONTROL OF VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY LOST. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO FORD DEALER ON EVERY OCCASION AND THEY SAID THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. DANGEROUS. WE INSTALLED A... Read more
TIRES Sep 28, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250 SUPERDUTY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND INSPECTED THE TIRES. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE PRESSURE, WHICH WAS ALSO THE SPARE TIRE, WAS LOW. THE CONTACT ADDED AIR BUT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 23, 2010
Incident date: Feb 22, 2010
APPROXIMATELY 3 DAYS AGO, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPED BRIEFLY, OCCURRED AGAIN ON 2/22/10. SELF-CORRECTED BOTH TIMES. VEHICLE WAS HAULING ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER CONTAINING 3 ATV'S. PARKED VEHICLE AND SHUT OFF IGNITION, VEHICLE WAS IN PARK. APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES LATER NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Oct 5, 2009
Incident date: Sep 28, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE CLEANING EXHAUST AND STOP ENGINE, WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE HEAT SENSOR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2300. ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jan 29, 2009
Incident date: Jan 3, 2009
ON 1/3/09 WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON. AFTER DRIVING ABOUT 25 - 30 MILES THE LIGHTS DID THE SAME THING. IT WAS -50 DEGREES OUTSIDE AT THE TIME. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY PROBLEMS SINCE EXCEPT THE VEHICLE BURNED UP ON 1/21/09 FOR UN... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 FORD F-250 SD

52 manufacturer communications from 36 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL14
350000 EQUIPMENT5
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE3
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)2
SSM 52476 Apr 24, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during ini
SSM 49495 Jan 27, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2005-2021 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now
SSM 48494 Jan 29, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
Some 2005-2020 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now
SSM 47979 May 14, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now
SSM 47979 May 14, 2019
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Some 2005-2019 F-Super Duty 4x4 vehicles operated in extreme dust, mud or tar sand conditions may exhibit accelerated 4x4 vacuum hub seal and or wheel bearing wear as a result of harsh operating conditions. A knuckle seal shield kit is now
DOR-B8H4Z-11 Oct 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
SSM 47009 Jan 10, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE). The master code for the Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can be retrieved from FMCDealer - Parts a
SSM 46345 Jan 27, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOME 2005-2017 F-SUPER DUTY 4X4 VEHICLES OPERATED IN EXTREME DUST, MUD OR TAR SAND CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT ACCELERATED 4X4 VACUUM HUB SEAL AND OR WHEEL BEARING WEAR AS A RESULT OF HARSH OPERATING CONDITIONS. A KNUCKLE SEAL SHIELD KIT IS NOW
TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
TSB160057 Dec 15, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Torqshift Transmission - Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0751, P0730 and/or P2700
TSB150164 Oct 30, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
Exterior Mirror - Tubular stainless steel west cpast style mirror - Loose mounting bracket
ASI-45219 Jul 1, 2015
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: DIESEL ENGINE RUNS ROUGH, ENGINE KNOCKING, HARD START, CRANK BUT NO START DUE TO HEIGHT OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL THAT CAUSES EXHAUST OR INTAKE VALVES BE HUNG OPEN. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-49219 Jul 1, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: AFTER ROCKER PEDESTAL REPLACEMENT, SOME DIESEL TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING ENGINE, ROUGH RUNS, HARD START, CRANK NO START BECAUSE OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL HEIGHT CAUSING TO HANG OPEN THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST VALVES. MODEL 2008-10 F SU
ASI-49219 Jul 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD: AFTER ROCKER PEDESTAL REPLACEMENT, SOME DIESEL TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING KNOCKING ENGINE, ROUGH RUNS, HARD START, CRANK NO START BECAUSE OF IMPROPER PEDESTAL HEIGHT CAUSING TO HANG OPEN THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST VALVES. MODEL 2008-10 F SU
ASI-44716 Sep 1, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: DUE TO RESTRICTIONS FROM COOLING SYSTEM CONTAMINATION, DIESEL ENGINE OIL COOLERS PRIMARILY ARE BEING REPLACED BECAUSE OF OTHER COMPONENTS IN COOLING SYSTEM. MODEL 2008-10 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
ASI-44664 Aug 1, 2014
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
FORD: THERE ARE EXHAUST LEAKS, CAUSED BY WARPED EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXPERIENCE BY DIESEL ENGINE. MODEL 2008-10 F SUPER DUTY. *PE
TSB-14-0114 May 30, 2014
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
LINCOLN/FORD: WHEN DRIVING FROM IDLE UP TO 1200 RPM, THERE MAY BE AN INTERMITTENT RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. 2004-2013 F-150, F-250, F-350, EXPEDITION, MARK LT, NAVIGATOR. *PE
ASI-44534 May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN PARK, REVERSE AND/OR DURING 2-3 SHIFT, AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK OCCURS WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. MODEL 2003-2014 F-SUPER DUTY, E SERIES, EXCURSION, F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS, LOW CAB FORWARD. *P
LP-09L02 Dec 1, 2013
190000 TIRES
FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SU
LP-09L02 Dec 1, 2013
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SU
TSB-13-6-7 Jun 5, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
FORD: WHEN TURNING, THERE IS A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE THAT IS HEARD OR FELT, UNDER FLOOR PAN, IN SOME VEHICLES AND MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. MODEL 2008-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
TSB-13-6-7 Jun 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
FORD: WHEN TURNING, THERE IS A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE THAT IS HEARD OR FELT, UNDER FLOOR PAN, IN SOME VEHICLES AND MORE NOTICEABLE WHEN WEATHER IS COLD. MODEL 2008-2012 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
12-3-15 Mar 27, 2012
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: SOME 2009- 2011 E-SERIES, F-SUPER DUTY-F-53 MOTORHOME AND F-59 STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT MIL WITH DTCS P0751, P0730 AND/OR P2700. *JS
ASI-22277 Mar 1, 2012
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A SITUATION WITH DIESEL ENGINE SUCH AS ENGINE KNOCKING, LOW POWER, EXHAUST SMOKE, LONG OR NO CRANK START AND RUNS ROUGH. *PE
ER-2011-001P Sep 1, 2011
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
ROUSH INDUSTRIES SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE EMISSION CONTROL LABELS DO NOT MEET STANDARDS. *RM
TSB-11-4-22 Apr 27, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DURING ACCELERATION. *RM
TSB-11-4-15 Apr 19, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE AT FULL OPERATING TEMPERATURE DURING ACCELERATION. *RM
SIS-21841 Apr 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
SIS-21841 Apr 1, 2011
140000 AIR BAGS
COMM-TRANS LUND: SOME 2009-2011 MODELS MAY HAVE THE AIR BAG INICATOR FLASHING WITH A STORED TROUBLE CODE. THIS IS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
CSP-11B23 Mar 7, 2011
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. POSSIBLIY INCLUDING: MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON, RUNS ROUGH, REDUCED POWER, EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, FUEL SMELL FROM THE CR
CSP-11B23 Mar 7, 2011
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. POSSIBLIY INCLUDING: MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON, RUNS ROUGH, REDUCED POWER, EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, FUEL SMELL FROM THE CR
AS-21769 Mar 1, 2011
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769 Mar 1, 2011
100000 POWER TRAIN
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769 Mar 1, 2011
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
AS-21769 Mar 1, 2011
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
FORD: IF THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER, SURGE, OR HESITATION WHILE DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL OVERRIDE ACCELERATION. *RM
TSB-10-23-6 Nov 22, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT MAY BE ON WITH A LACK OF POWER. HTERE MAY BE MULITPLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. 2008 F-250/350/450/550. *RM
AS-21532 Oct 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: THERE MAY BE A LOSS OF POWER, ENGINE SURGE/ HESITATION WHILE DRIVING. THE PCM COULD BE GETTING SIGNALS FROM THE BRAKES AND ACCELERATOR AT THE SAME TIME CAUSING THE BRAKES OVERRIDE TO ACTIVATE. *RM
CSP-10M05 Sep 23, 2010
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CATALYST Y PIPE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE TO CRACK OR MELT. THIS CAN CA
CSP-10M05 Sep 23, 2010
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CATALYST Y PIPE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE TO CRACK OR MELT. THIS CAN CA
CSP-10M05 Sep 23, 2010
063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CATALYST Y PIPE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE TO CRACK OR MELT. THIS CAN CA
SB-21434 Jul 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SUPPLY/RETURN LINES INSTALLATION AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP-REVISED WASHER FOR TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.4L ENGINES. WHEN INSTALLING SUPPLY OR RETURN LINES AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP ON DIESEL ENGINES, DO NOT USE THE BONDED STYLE WASHER (W302870)
SB-21410 Jul 1, 2010
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
FORD: SOME TRUCKS WITH 6.4L ENGINE WILL RUN ROUGH, SMOKES, OR NO START DUE TO GASOLINE OR ALCOHOL IN THE FUEL. GASOLINE/ALCOHOL LACK THE LUBRICITY OF DIESEL FUEL AND WILL CAUSE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. *PE
SB-21410 Jul 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME TRUCKS WITH 6.4L ENGINE WILL RUN ROUGH, SMOKES, OR NO START DUE TO GASOLINE OR ALCOHOL IN THE FUEL. GASOLINE/ALCOHOL LACK THE LUBRICITY OF DIESEL FUEL AND WILL CAUSE FUEL SYSTEM FAILURE. *PE
TSB-09-20-5 Apr 1, 2010
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
FORD: SHUDDER OR VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN LOADED. SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS (SRW) AND DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW) MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERA
TSB-09-20-5 Apr 1, 2010
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
FORD: SHUDDER OR VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN LOADED. SOME SUPER DUTY VEHICLES WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS (SRW) AND DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW) MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERA
TSB-09-20-12 Apr 1, 2010
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME SUPER DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L 3V OR 6.8L 3V ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF OF THE FUEL FILL NOZZLE. *PE
TSB-09-20-12 Apr 1, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: SOME SUPER DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L 3V OR 6.8L 3V ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF OF THE FUEL FILL NOZZLE. *PE
TSB-09-16-8 Dec 1, 2009
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FORD: DIESEL CALIBRATION UPDATES. SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
TSB-09-16-8 Dec 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: DIESEL CALIBRATION UPDATES. SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE MAY REQUIRE A CALIBRATION UPDATE WHICH WILL COVER SEVERAL DIFFERENT CONCERNS. *PE
SB-21066 Oct 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD TRUCKS: ON SOME TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, WITH LESS THAN 5000 MILES, MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0404 AND/OR P1335. THIS MAY BE DUE TO WELD SLAG/DEBRIS, FROM TURBO UP-PIPE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, BEING STUCK
TSB-09-4-9 Jul 1, 2009
200000 WHEELS
FORD: SOME VEHICLES WITH SINGLE REAR WHEELS AND DUAL REAR WHEEL MAY EXHIBIT AN EXCESSIVE DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, ESPECIALLY WHEN HEAVILY LOADED. *PE
SB-20720 Mar 1, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SD TRUCKS; THIS NON MIL DTC WILL BE STORED IN THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WHEN THE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE (EOT), ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) ARE BELOW -15F (-26C) AT START UP AND ENGINE BLO

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD F-250 SD

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE24014 Opened: May 9, 2024
PE, Open , Model Year: 2015
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these compl... Read more
RQ21001 Opened: Jan 15, 2021 , Closed: Jan 10, 2024
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2017
Power Tailgate Release Systems
In January 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (MY) 2017-2019 F-250/350/450 Ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in January 2020, Ford also implemented a pr... Read more
EA06012 Opened: Jun 22, 2006 , Closed: Dec 7, 2007
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997
ENGINE STALLING
IN A DECEMBER 3, 2007 LETTER, FORD ADVISED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) IN APPROXIMATELY 1.2 MILLION SUBJECT VEHICLES TO ADDRESS REPORTS OF ENGINE STALLING.A NEW DESIGN CPS WITH IMPROVED PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY WILL BE INSTALLED AS A REMEDY.O... Read more

FORD F-250 SD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-250 SD across all model years (1993, 2026).

175 Total Recalls
3,693 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
150 Reported Crashes
173 Reported Fires
13 Reported Deaths

FORD F-250 SD - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 5 14 View
2025 7 19 View
2024 4 57 View
2023 16 76 View
2022 17 10 View
2021 13 5 View
2020 15 12 View
2019 12 21 View
2018 10 23 View
2017 15 119 View
2016 4 20 View
2015 3 33 View
2014 1 37 View
2013 1 32 View
2012 1 97 View
2011 1 189 View
2010 1 48 View
2009 (current) 1 33
2008 2 175 View
2007 3 85 View
2006 3 353 View
2005 5 381 View
2004 4 345 View
2003 6 229 View
2002 5 282 View
2001 4 331 View
2000 4 277 View
1999 5 304 View
1998 1 1 View
1997 2 52 View
1996 1 11 View
1995 1 12 View
1994 1 2 View
1993 1 4 View
1992 0 3 View
1991 0 1 View

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View
EXPEDITION 555 11,534 View