Ford F-250 recalls and problems
20 recalls and 2,473 owner complaints for 15 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
20
Complaints
2,473
Crashes reported
116
Fires reported
84
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Ford F-250 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 0 | 143 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 | 0 | 95 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 | 1 | 266 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 F-250 | 2 | 248 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 F-250 | 0 | 73 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 | 5 | 197 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 F-250 | 2 | 60 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 F-250 | 1 | 221 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 F-250 | 0 | 144 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 F-250 | 2 | 154 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 F-250 | 2 | 116 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 F-250 | 2 | 156 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 1 |
| 2001 F-250 | 4 | 220 | 16 | 24 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000 F-250 | 5 | 326 | 33 | 14 | 27 | 7 |
Most reported Ford F-250 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 721 | |
| Suspension | 664 | |
| Tires | 261 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 242 | |
| Engine | 226 | |
| Electrical System | 191 | |
| Power Train | 177 | |
| Unknown or Other | 119 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 106 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 87 |
All Ford F-250 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V-238 | Mar 26, 2019 | 2007 | Seats | Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. |
| 11V-582 | Dec 8, 2011 | 2012 | Power Train | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september… |
| 11V-352 | Jul 13, 2011 | 2002–2004, 2007 | Exterior Lighting | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model… |
| 11V-128 | Feb 24, 2011 | 2011 | Electrical System | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. |
| 10V-659 | Dec 29, 2010 | 2011 | Structure | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. |
| 08V-344 | Jul 28, 2008 | 2006 | Trailer Hitches | Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. |
| 08V-191 | Apr 25, 2008 | 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling 64,754 my 2008 f-250 and f-350 single rear wheel, 4x4, 156 inch wheel base pick up trucks equipped with a two piece drive shaft for failing to conform to the fuel spillage requirements of federal motor… |
| 08V-096 | Feb 28, 2008 | 2008 | Seats | Ford is recalling 87,515 my 2008 f250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles for failing to comply with all the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 07V-541 | Nov 21, 2007 | 2008 | Air Bags | Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 07V-140 | Mar 26, 2007 | 2008 | Electrical System | On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (B+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt. |
| 07V-139 | Mar 26, 2007 | 2008 | Power Train | On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust. |
| 06V-286 | Aug 1, 2006 | 2000–2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. |
| 04V-327 | Jul 7, 2004 | 2003 | Electrical System | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose. |
| 04V-229 | May 17, 2004 | 2004 | Tires | Certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 01V-258 | Aug 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. |
| 01V-227 | Jul 16, 2001 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. |
| 01V-082 | Mar 12, 2001 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-284 | Sep 21, 2000 | 2000 | Equipment | Vehicle description: bi-fuel CNG pickup trucks and bi-fuel CNG vans, modified by cfi control systems, inc., fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 99V-311 | Nov 4, 1999 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and 8 foot boxes, may not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 99V-219 | Aug 12, 1999 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: gasoline and diesel engine pickup trucks equipped with 8 foot beds, do not fully satisfy the requirements of FMVSS no. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford F-250?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Ford F-250 has the most reports (326). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA lists 20 safety recalls covering Ford F-250 model years 2000–2004, 2006–2008, 2011–2012.
What are the most common Ford F-250 problems?
Owners report steering, suspension, tires problems most often.