{"id":"2025_ford_f_250_super_duty","make":"Ford","make_slug":"ford","model":"F-250 Super Duty","model_slug":"f-250-super-duty","year":2025,"url":"/ford/f-250-super-duty/2025/","pts":[],"configs":[],"vclass":"Heavy-duty pickup","segment":"Heavy-duty pickup","epa_certified":false,"recalls":[{"campaign":"26V489000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-07-28","owner_notified":"","units":47587,"summary":"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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","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, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26C37","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"26V119000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-03-03","owner_notified":"2026-04-06","units":11431,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S13","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V104000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-02-20","owner_notified":"2026-03-25","units":4381878,"summary":"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, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, \" Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.\"","consequence":"Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.","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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26C10","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V540000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-08-22","owner_notified":"2025-09-05","units":355656,"summary":"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.","consequence":"An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.","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 service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S88","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V401000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-13","owner_notified":"2025-06-19","units":2345,"summary":"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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, \"Light Vehicle Brake Systems\" and 105, \"Hydraulic and electric brake systems.\"","consequence":"A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.","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.  Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25C26.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"mfr_campaign":"25C26","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V306000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-05-09","owner_notified":"","units":5,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S44","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"25V163000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-03-14","owner_notified":"2025-04-28","units":11621,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A detached shifter will prevent the driver from shifting into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash.","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 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S20.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S20","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"score":40,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":15,"crash":2,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Service Brakes",5],["Steering",4],["Suspension",3],["Electrical System",2],["Visibility",1],["Visibility/Wiper",1]],"by_year":{"2025":7,"2026":8},"excerpts":[["2026-06-25","Exterior Lighting","For years FORD vehicles, especially pickup trucks, have blinded drivers with their improperly adjusted headlights; because FORD gives incorrect instructions to adjust them. I refer to page 474 of the 2025 Superduty owners manual as evidence. The instructions FORD gives are to set the low-beam LEVEL, shinning the beam o\u2026"],["2026-06-12","Steering","The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel inadvertently turned to the right, then pulled to the opposite direction. The contact stated the steering wheel was cocked to the left or right even though the vehicle was driving straight down the road. Ther\u2026"],["2026-03-19","Suspension","The contact was an insurance company that called on behalf of the previous owner. The contact's Insurance Company took possession of a 2025 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, a loud popping noise was heard coming from the vehicle with no warning lights illuminated. The contact st\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":null,"ncap":null,"complaints":15},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 09:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}