Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Ford F-250 SD. Hover a bar for the count.
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2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2019 Ford F-250 SD - 1,938 complaints
- 2017 Ford F-250 SD - 1,837 complaints
- 2018 Ford F-250 SD - 639 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 1997 Ford F-250 SD - 52 complaints
- 2024 Ford F-250 SD - 57 complaints
- 2023 Ford F-250 SD - 76 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-250 SD | 14 | 5 |
| 2025 Ford F-250 SD | 19 | 7 |
| 2024 Ford F-250 SD | 57 | 4 |
| 2023 Ford F-250 SD | 76 | 16 |
| 2022 Ford F-250 SD | 161 | 17 |
| 2021 Ford F-250 SD | 213 | 12 |
| 2020 Ford F-250 SD | 362 | 14 |
| 2019 Ford F-250 SD | 1,938 | 11 |
| 2018 Ford F-250 SD | 639 | 9 |
| 2017 Ford F-250 SD | 1,837 | 14 |
| 2016 Ford F-250 SD | 448 | 3 |
| 2015 Ford F-250 SD | 459 | 2 |
| 2014 Ford F-250 SD | 37 | 0 |
| 2013 Ford F-250 SD | 32 | 0 |
| 2012 Ford F-250 SD | 97 | 0 |
| 2011 Ford F-250 SD | 189 | 0 |
| 2010 Ford F-250 SD | 48 | 0 |
| 2009 Ford F-250 SD | 33 | 0 |
| 2008 Ford F-250 SD | 175 | 0 |
| 2007 Ford F-250 SD | 85 | 1 |
| 2006 Ford F-250 SD | 353 | 1 |
| 2005 Ford F-250 SD | 381 | 3 |
| 2004 Ford F-250 SD | 345 | 2 |
| 2003 Ford F-250 SD | 229 | 4 |
| 2002 Ford F-250 SD | 282 | 3 |
| 2001 Ford F-250 SD | 331 | 2 |
| 2000 Ford F-250 SD | 277 | 2 |
| 1999 Ford F-250 SD | 304 | 2 |
| 1998 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Ford F-250 SD | 52 | 2 |
| 1996 Ford F-250 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 Ford F-250 SD | 12 | 1 |
| 1994 Ford F-250 SD | 2 | 1 |
| 1993 Ford F-250 SD | 4 | 1 |
| 1992 Ford F-250 SD | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 Ford F-250 SD | 1 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. A software error may cause the rearvi |
| 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. The windshield |
| 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 nu |
| 26V119000 | 2025-2026 | Power Train | 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 |
| 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. The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and ma |
| 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. The moonroof wind deflector |
| 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. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in c |
| 25V626000 | 2020-2021 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss |
| 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 Connec |
| 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, and |
| 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 EcoSp |
| 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. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, whi |
| 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 Transit |
| 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. The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and detach from the ste |
| 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. The driver and front passenger |
| 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. The default rearview |
| 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 incorrectl |
| 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. The rearview camera |
| 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. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump driv |
| 24V806000 | 2023-2024 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the r |
| 23V847000 | 2023 | Steering | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, caus |
| 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. The left rear axle shaft may |
| 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. The default rearview camera image |
| 23V507000 | 2023 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition |
| 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 p |
| 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, |
| 23V379000 | 2023 | Equipment | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the inc |