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Ford F-250
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
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Complaints
4,832
Active records
Recalls
80
Active records
TSBs
1,021
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
17
Injuries
187
Crashes
256
Fires
275
Top reported issues — Ford F-250
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Condition issue
Operating state
Vibration/harshness
Ride/handling behavior
Braking behavior
Engine behavior
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Steering behavior
Performance issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Lighting behavior
Recent change
Starting behavior
Smell
Powering on/off behavior
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Wiper/washer behavior
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2000 FORD F SERIES
Filed Aug 14, 2026
Regarding NHTSA Recall Number 05V017000; * Component: Speed control deactivation switch. Available for inspection. * Safety Risk: Spontaneous fire occurred on 07/20/2026 at apx 1am destroying the vehicle, damaging two other vehicles, and nearly burning down our home. *Problem Reproduced: Unknown * Component Inspected: Yes, by HOI claims adjuster. * Any warning lamps/ messages?: I had been dealing with a engine light about 1 year earlier that popped up again about 3 months ago. The codes…
2015 FORD redundant F-250
Filed Jul 30, 2026
I own a 2015 Super Duty F250 Diesel I purchased new in 2015. It only has 73663.5 miles on it now. Ive had what they call the Death Wobble twice, and again 3rd time today 1st time 6/13/2022 repair cost $355.00, don't remember location 2nd time 8/7/2025 repair cost $2,714.00. Hit a bump entering a bridge overpass on 235 hwy Today 7/30/2026 Today, traveling down 96 highway at 70 mph, hit a bump at entrance to overpass bridge just before the meridian exit, this time the wobble was violent,…
2003 FORD F-250
Filed Jun 30, 2026
The customer purchased a vehicle from Metro Motors on May 8, 2026, after visiting the dealership three times and speaking with multiple sales representatives. During each visit, the customer specifically stated that the vehicle would be used to tow a trailer and repeatedly asked whether it was safe and suitable for towing. The sales staff consistently represented that the vehicle was in good working condition, had low mileage, showed no significant issues on the Carfax report, and would be an…
2012 FORD F-250
Filed Jun 3, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that they discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 141,000. It was later discovered upon checking Carfax, that the mileage was 477,000.
2012 FORD F-250
Filed Apr 21, 2026
Over 1 year (2025) steering front end shaking began. Our dealership on oil changes did not tell us to watch for anything and we should have been warned. When the shaking occurred we changed Ford shock asborbers from Ford dealership. Problem still occured. We lost faith in Ford and our regular dealership. We then at Moore's tires purchased 4 Michelin premium tires for F250 heavy duty truck and told them about the severe shaking in front end that we will crash because we can't maintain control…
2014 FORD F-250
Filed Apr 12, 2026
My 6.7 CP4 pump failed and damaged the entire fueling system
2012 FORD F-250
Filed Apr 8, 2026
CP4 pump continuous failure sending metal into the fuel system. Ford still uses an inferior product causing truck owners up to $18000 in repairs.
2022 FORD redundant F-250
Filed Apr 5, 2026
Hello, I am reporting a safety issue involving my Ford F250 vehicle related to Safety Recall 25S75 (low-pressure fuel pump failure). Approximately one month ago, while driving on the freeway at approximately 65 mph, my vehicle experienced a sudden loss of power. This created a dangerous situation as I was traveling at highway speed and the vehicle became unable to maintain normal operation. The vehicle is now inoperable. The failure is consistent with the condition described in Recall 25S75.…
2014 FORD F-250
Filed Mar 23, 2026
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle started to shake, and the steering wheel seized, with the DEF warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant leaking from the EGR cooler, causing the EGR cooler to fail. The contact was informed that the EGR cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…
2012 FORD F-250
Filed Mar 16, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 219,825 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was over 330,000.