54
recalls
The Ford F-250 has 54 recalls covering 30.0 million vehicles as reported; model year 1999 is covered by the most (16). Owners filed 25 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
54
Most for 1999: 16
Units affected
30.0M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
25
-55.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
9 rated versions, model years 2009 to 2011
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PU/CC · 4X2 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2011 | PU/CC · 4X4 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 23.7% risk |
| 2011 | PU/EC · 4X2 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2011 | PU/EC · 4X4 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 23.7% risk |
| 2011 | PU/RC · 4X2 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2011 | PU/RC · 4X4 | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 23.7% risk |
| 2009 | 4 DR · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 23.7% risk |
| 2009 | REGULAR CAB · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 23.7% risk |
| 2009 | SUPERCAB · AWD/2WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 23.7% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford F-250, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
25 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering827
- Suspension796
- Tires488
- Engine and engine cooling456
- Power train395
- Service brakes, hydraulic380
- Electrical system304
- Complaints
- 4,269
- Crashes reported
- 232
- Fires reported
- 201
- People injured
- 165
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford F-250 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline11 · 4.08M units
- Vehicle speed control6 · 10.4M units
- Air bags5 · 5,155 units
- Electrical system5 · 7.99M units
- Structure4 · 575K units
- Power train3 · 915K units
- Seats3 · 119K units
- Steering3 · 264K units
Ford F-250 recalls
The 25 newest of 54
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Questions and answers
Is the 2018 Ford F-250 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2018 Ford F-250. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford F-250 have?
54 recalls cover the Ford F-250, for 30.0 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (11 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Ford F-250?
Steering: named in 827 of the 4,269 safety complaints about the Ford F-250, then suspension (796). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.