2026 FORD F-250 SD
5 recalls, 14 complaints
26V489000 Jul 28, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Defect Description
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, th... Read more
Consequence
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in ... Read more
26V119000 Mar 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) i... Read more
26V104000 Feb 20, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identificati... Read more
25V866000 Dec 12, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the right rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD8. Vehicle Identification Number... Read more
25V540000 Aug 22, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 24, 2026
Incident date: Apr 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving at night on several occasions at various speeds, the LED headlights showed vertical lines projected from the headlight lenses that created blind spots. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. Th... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: Jun 7, 2026
I was driving normally at about 45 mph with no strong acceleration, after about 20 minutes of driving... Then Cross Traffic Alert, Crash Alert, ABS Failure Alert, Parking Brake Fault Alert, and probably more alerts suddenly went off while driving. Warning Lights for all these features stayed on, an... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: Jun 7, 2026
I was driving normally at about 45 mph with no strong acceleration, after about 20 minutes of driving... Then Cross Traffic Alert, Crash Alert, ABS Failure Alert, Parking Brake Fault Alert, and probably more alerts suddenly went off while driving. Warning Lights for all these features stayed on, an... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: Jun 7, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000(POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that while drivi... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 5, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
My car only has 60,000 miles and it shifts hard. Also my drivers seat belt has issues latching
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 5, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
The speedometer/instrument cluster screen went completely black at startup on XXX. I had no ability to see my speed, fuel level, or any dashboard warning lights. I was forced to pull over on a public road and restart the vehicle. This is the second screen to fail on this vehicle — the navigation s... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 5, 2026
Incident date: May 28, 2026
When first purchased the vehicle I would fuel up car with gas and was given 520 miles. Now it only allows me to have 425 Miles of gas. I can drive slow at 30 mph and it will literally take 10 miles while only driving 1 mile distance. I can’t accelerate without it draining the gas. Also Ac is malf... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 30, 2026
Incident date: Jan 1, 2026
I leased a pickup truck from Enterprise truck rental on Dyer Blvd in Riviera Beach. The brakes slipped and I thought it was because I didn’t apply the parking brake. I googled the vin and found it to have an open recall on the right rear axle shaft.
1 injured
STEERING
Apr 16, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
Three separate safety incidents occurred within the last 3 months. INCIDENT 1: On at least two occasions while turning, the steering felt aggressive and notchy, resisting or jerking unexpectedly during the turn. INCIDENT 2: While driving on the Florida Turnpike at approximately 80 mph southbound aro... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 25, 2026
Description: While using cruise control at highway speed and winter weather conditions, the cruise control system suddenly and unexpectedly disengaged without adequate warning. The vehicle experienced rapid deceleration and I lost control, resulting in multiple spins, a near collision with a truck, ... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Mar 17, 2026
Incident date: Mar 16, 2026
ICCU fuse blew during operation, car went into limp mode. Vehicle is currently being serviced under warranty through Hyundai
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 4, 2026
Incident date: Jan 25, 2026
The Automatic High Beam system does not work properly and are very inconsistent. When enabled, the high beams often turn on for a brief moment then turn off. Sometimes this occurs when there is a road sign reflection or a light on a home on the side of the road. When the system is enabled, the h... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 4, 2026
Incident date: Jan 25, 2026
The Automatic High Beam system does not work properly and are very inconsistent. When enabled, the high beams often turn on for a brief moment then turn off. Sometimes this occurs when there is a road sign reflection or a light on a home on the side of the road. When the system is enabled, the h... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 4, 2026
Incident date: Jan 25, 2026
The Grid to High Voltage Converter A (GHCA) is a critical, often failing, component in 2025+ Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 electric vehicles that converts AC grid power to high-voltage DC for the battery has failed 5 times in my car with no fix from Volvo in the foreseeable future. There are some report... Read more
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
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
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
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 (current) | 5 | 14 | |
| 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 | 1 | 33 | View |
| 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 |