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Ford F-450 SD recalls and problems

81 recalls and 375 owner complaints for 27 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
81
Complaints
375
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
17

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Ford F-450 SD by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2026 F-450 SD530000
2025 F-450 SD520000
2024 F-450 SD3100310
2023 F-450 SD1350100
2022 F-450 SD14240300
2021 F-450 SD12180100
2020 F-450 SD1010000
2019 F-450 SD930000
2018 F-450 SD700000
2017 F-450 SD1110000
2016 F-450 SD310000
2015 F-450 SD410000
2014 F-450 SD410000
2013 F-450 SD820000
2012 F-450 SD730000
2011 F-450 SD860100
2010 F-450 SD630000
2009 F-450 SD530000
2008 F-450 SD3681340
2007 F-450 SD1160000
2006 F-450 SD1352040
2005 F-450 SD4400000
2004 F-450 SD2331100
2003 F-450 SD5160000
2002 F-450 SD4140000
2001 F-450 SD7232200
2000 F-450 SD5431230

Most reported Ford F-450 SD problems

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Diesel82
Engine and Engine Cooling75
Power Train40
Electrical System37
Tires33
Engine31
Fuel/Propulsion System29
Steering25
Fuel System, Gasoline17
Service Brakes16

All Ford F-450 SD recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
26V-689Oct 20, 20262026StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles.
26V-653Oct 6, 20262025–2026Electrical SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, and 2026 F-150 vehicles.
26V-606Sep 22, 20262026Exterior LightingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles.
26V-204Mar 31, 20262022–2023VisibilityFord 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.
26V-158Mar 17, 20262020–2022Fuel System, DieselFord 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 number 24V957.
26V-104Feb 20, 20262022–2026Exterior Lighting, Electrical SystemFord 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…
25V-729Oct 24, 20252022VisibilityFord 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.
25V-686Oct 10, 20252020–2022Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles.
25V-626Sep 19, 20252020–2021SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.
25V-572Sep 3, 20252015–2019Back Over PreventionFord 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 Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit…
25V-540Aug 22, 20252025–2026Electrical SystemFord 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.
25V-455Jul 7, 20252021–2023Fuel System, GasolineFord 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 2022 Expedition vehicles.
25V-401Jun 13, 20252025Do not driveService Brakes, HydraulicFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles.
25V-315May 9, 20252023–2024Back Over PreventionFord 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, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger…
25V-163Mar 14, 20252025Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.
25V-134Feb 28, 20252023Back Over PreventionFord 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.
25V-132Feb 28, 20252022Electrical SystemFord 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 incorrectly under recall number 22V-193.
25V-048Jan 31, 20252021–2022Back Over PreventionFord 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.
24V-957Dec 20, 20242020–2022Fuel System, DieselFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles.
24V-806Oct 25, 20242023–2024Back Over Prevention, StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.
23V-847Dec 15, 20232023Steering, Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles.
23V-758Nov 9, 20232022–2023Do not driveWheels, Power TrainFord Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles.
23V-573Aug 11, 20232023Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 vehicles equipped with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.
23V-506Jul 21, 20232023Electrical SystemFord 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 panel cluster.
23V-507Jul 21, 20232023StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles.
23V-420Jun 9, 20232019–2023EquipmentFord 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, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles.
23V-344May 12, 20232023SteeringFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.
22V-880Nov 29, 20222017–2018Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles.
22V-644Aug 26, 20222017–2020Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system.
22V-384May 27, 20222022EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F600, and 2023 E-Series vehicles.
22V-337May 13, 20222016Air BagsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles.
22V-250Apr 14, 20222020–2022VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
22V-256Apr 14, 20222020Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines.
22V-252Apr 14, 20222019Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles.
22V-193Mar 25, 20222022Electrical SystemFord 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.
22V-013Jan 14, 20222021Fuel System, DieselFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines.
21V-390May 25, 20212021Do not drivePower TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels and front wheel hub extenders.
21V-379May 24, 20212021Trailer HitchesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-350 and F-450 vehicles equipped with a fifth wheel left-hand mounting bracket that may be cracked.
21V-090Feb 18, 20212020–2021VisibilityFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles.
20V-575Sep 23, 20202020Back Over PreventionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles.
19V-880Dec 11, 20192017–2019Seat Belts, StructureFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring.
19V-864Dec 4, 20192017–2019Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle.
19V-808Nov 12, 20192018–2019Exterior LightingFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks.
19V-278Apr 8, 20192017–2019Engine, EquipmentFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and…
18V-802Nov 14, 20182019Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles.
17V-652Oct 16, 20172017Latches/Locks/LinkagesFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks.
17V-599Sep 25, 20172017Seats, Seat BeltsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats.
17V-332May 22, 20172017SeatsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism.
17V-212Mar 27, 20172017Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles.
16V-778Oct 26, 20162017Fuel System, DieselFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016.
16V-246Apr 26, 20162016TiresFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016.
15V-175Mar 25, 20152011–2015Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation…
15V-024Jan 22, 20152014–2015SuspensionLife Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Life Line-modified Ford F-Series emergency vehicles that are equipped with Liquid Spring-brand aftermarket suspension kits.
14V-453Jul 24, 20142010EquipmentGodwin Manufacturing Company, Inc.
14V-411Jul 8, 20142013Engine and Engine CoolingJ.C.
14V-360Jun 23, 20142009–2013EquipmentPalfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO…
14V-328Jun 13, 20142009–2014EquipmentIowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc.
14V-326Jun 13, 20142012–2013EquipmentManning Equipment Inc.
14V-327Jun 12, 20142009–2014EquipmentStahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.
14V-379Jun 10, 20142010–2013Equipment, Engine and Engine CoolingUtility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie…
14V-382Jun 10, 20142009–2013Equipment, Engine and Engine CoolingSomerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped…
14V-204Apr 17, 20142015Power TrainFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks manufactured September 13, 2013, through March 28, 2014, and equipped with 6.2L gasoline or 6.7L diesel…
14V-070Feb 11, 20142009Electrical SystemMonroe Truck Equipment (Monroe) is recalling certain model year 2006, 2008 and 2009 Chevrolet C7500 vehicles, 2005-2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles, and 2009 Ford F-350, and F-450 vehicles, equipped with Sure Power-brand…
11V-352Jul 13, 20112002–2007Exterior LightingFord 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-128Feb 24, 20112011Electrical SystemFord 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-659Dec 29, 20102011StructureFord is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles.
09V-399Oct 13, 20092000–2003Vehicle Speed ControlFord is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury…
08V-096Feb 28, 20082008SeatsFord 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-553Dec 5, 20072000–2003Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
07V-140Mar 26, 20072008Electrical SystemOn 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-139Mar 26, 20072008Power TrainOn 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.
07V-078Mar 6, 20072003Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
06V-286Aug 1, 20062000–2002Vehicle Speed ControlOn certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
05V-270Jun 10, 20052004–2005Electrical SystemCertain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
05V-266Jun 9, 20052005Fuel System, GasolineOn certain pickup trucks and chassis cab vehicles equipped with 5.4l or 6.8l gasoline engines, the fuel jumper line may have an incorrect end form.
05V-135Apr 6, 20052005SteeringOn certain chassis cab trucks, the steering gear may have some gears with a gear piston that was assembled with an incorrect re-circulating ball tube retainer.
04V-327Jul 7, 20042003Electrical SystemOn 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.
01V-258Aug 8, 20012000–2001VisibilityVehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks.
01V-227Jul 16, 20012001Seat BeltsVehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans.
01V-082Mar 12, 20012001Air BagsVehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles.
01V-046Feb 14, 20012000–2001TiresVehicle description: trucks equipped with commercial truck tires that have steel cords in the tire sidewall.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Ford F-450 SD?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2008 Ford F-450 SD has the most reports (68). Check the 2008 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Ford F-450 SD have?

NHTSA lists 81 safety recalls covering Ford F-450 SD model years 2000–2026.

What are the most common Ford F-450 SD problems?

Owners report fuel system, diesel, engine and engine cooling, power train problems most often.