Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ford F-250 SD, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2017 Ford F-250 SD - 1,141 complaints in its first 8 years (1,155 to date)
- 2018 Ford F-250 SD - 398 complaints in its first 8 years (398 to date)
- 2005 Ford F-250 SD - 274 complaints in its first 8 years (295 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2014 Ford F-250 SD - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (26 to date)
- 2010 Ford F-250 SD - 32 complaints in its first 8 years (32 to date)
- 2007 Ford F-250 SD - 53 complaints in its first 8 years (54 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-250 SD | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 Ford F-250 SD | 17 | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 Ford F-250 SD | 39 | 39 | 4 |
| 2023 Ford F-250 SD | 43 | 43 | 16 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 SD | 124 | 124 | 17 |
| 2021 Ford F-250 SD | 166 | 166 | 12 |
| 2020 Ford F-250 SD | 265 | 265 | 14 |
| 2019 Ford F-250 SD | 1,164 | 1,164 | 11 |
| 2018 Ford F-250 SD | 398 | 398 | 9 |
| 2017 Ford F-250 SD | 1,155 | 1,141 | 14 |
| 2016 Ford F-250 SD | 290 | 253 | 3 |
| 2015 Ford F-250 SD | 296 | 239 | 2 |
| 2014 Ford F-250 SD | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 Ford F-250 SD | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 Ford F-250 SD | 57 | 56 | 0 |
| 2011 Ford F-250 SD | 122 | 122 | 0 |
| 2010 Ford F-250 SD | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 Ford F-250 SD | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford F-250 SD | 141 | 132 | 0 |
| 2007 Ford F-250 SD | 54 | 53 | 1 |
| 2006 Ford F-250 SD | 274 | 259 | 1 |
| 2005 Ford F-250 SD | 295 | 274 | 3 |
| 2004 Ford F-250 SD | 254 | 219 | 2 |
| 2003 Ford F-250 SD | 178 | 155 | 4 |
| 2002 Ford F-250 SD | 245 | 217 | 3 |
| 2001 Ford F-250 SD | 288 | 217 | 2 |
| 2000 Ford F-250 SD | 233 | 180 | 2 |
| 1999 Ford F-250 SD | 249 | 163 | 2 |
| 1998 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Ford F-250 SD | 39 | 23 | 2 |
| 1996 Ford F-250 SD | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Ford F-250 SD | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 Ford F-250 SD | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Ford F-250 SD | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V606000 | 2026 | Exterior Lighting | 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. |
| 26V489000 | 2023-2026 | Back Over Prevention | 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. |
| 26V204000 | 2022-2023 | Visibility | 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. |
| 26V158000 | 2020-2022 | Fuel System, Diesel | 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... |
| 26V119000 | 2025-2026 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. |
| 26V104000 | 2022-2026 | Exterior Lighting | 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... |
| 25V866000 | 2026 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. |
| 25V729000 | 2022 | Visibility | 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. |
| 25V686000 | 2020-2022 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. |
| 25V626000 | 2020-2021 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. |
| 25V572000 | 2015-2019 | Back Over Prevention | 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... |
| 25V540000 | 2025-2026 | Electrical System | 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 | 2021-2023 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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,... |
| 25V442000 | 2020-2022 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021... |
| 25V401000DO NOT DRIVE | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. |
| 25V315000 | 2023-2024 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025... |
| 25V306000 | 2025 | Fuel System, Diesel | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain F-250 and F-350 vehicles. Cracked fuel return line connectors may leak fuel into the engine compartment. |
| 25V163000 | 2025 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. |
| 25V157000 | 2023 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-507. |
| 25V134000 | 2023 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-573. |
| 25V132000 | 2022 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired... |
| 25V048000 | 2021-2022 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. |
| 24V957000 | 2020-2022 | Fuel System, Diesel | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. |
| 24V806000 | 2023-2024 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. |
| 23V847000 | 2023 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. |
| 23V595000 | 2023 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft. |
| 23V573000 | 2023 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 vehicles equipped with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature. |
| 23V507000 | 2023 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. |
| 23V506000 | 2023 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument... |
| 23V420000 | 2019-2023 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450,... |