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2025 Ford F-250 SD Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 2025 Ford F-250 SD, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

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7 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford F-250 SD

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Software (back over prevention) and display function (back over prevention)

    NHTSA 26V489000 Reported 47,587 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

    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,…

  2. Axle shaft (power train)

    NHTSA 26V119000 Reported 11,431 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    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…

  3. Tail lights (exterior lighting) and integrated trailer brake control (electrical system)

    NHTSA 26V104000 Reported 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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 communication with the vehicle,…

    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…

  4. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 25V540000 Reported 355,656 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    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…

  5. Pedals and linkages (service brakes) Do not drive

    NHTSA 25V401000 Reported 2,345 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025.…

  6. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 25V306000 Reported 5 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. All vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S44.

  7. Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

    NHTSA 25V163000 Reported 11,621 vehicles potentially affected Ford Motor Company

    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 steering column.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2025 Ford F-250 SD have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,107 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 10 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“During collision seat did not retain its upright position and collapsed/reclined backwards fully.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 2, 2026 · Seats

“Driving for 10 minutes when I started smelling a burnt smell. 30 to 45 seconds later I noticed smoke coming out the vents. A few seconds later (while at a stop sign at this point) I see smokecoming ou”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 22, 2026 · Unknown or other

Compare Ford F-250 SD model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-250 SD model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Ford F-250 SD01
1992 Ford F-250 SD03
1993 Ford F-250 SD14
1994 Ford F-250 SD12
1995 Ford F-250 SD19
1996 Ford F-250 SD111
1997 Ford F-250 SD239
1998 Ford F-250 SD11
1999 Ford F-250 SD2249
2000 Ford F-250 SD2233
2001 Ford F-250 SD2288
2002 Ford F-250 SD3245
2003 Ford F-250 SD4178
2004 Ford F-250 SD2254
2005 Ford F-250 SD3295
2006 Ford F-250 SD1274
2007 Ford F-250 SD154
2008 Ford F-250 SD0141
2009 Ford F-250 SD023
2010 Ford F-250 SD032
2011 Ford F-250 SD0122
2012 Ford F-250 SD057
2013 Ford F-250 SD021
2014 Ford F-250 SD026
2015 Ford F-250 SD2296
2016 Ford F-250 SD3290
2017 Ford F-250 SD141,155
2018 Ford F-250 SD9398
2019 Ford F-250 SD111,164
2020 Ford F-250 SD14265
2021 Ford F-250 SD12166
2022 Ford F-250 SD17124
2023 Ford F-250 SD1643
2024 Ford F-250 SD438
2025 Ford F-250 SD717
2026 Ford F-250 SD69

Checking a specific 2025 Ford F-250 SD

How do I know if my 2025 Ford F-250 SD has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 7 campaigns currently list the 2025 Ford F-250 SD; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V163000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ford models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.