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Ford F-250 SDModel year report

2025 Ford F-250 SD Problems

Compared with other Ford F-250 SD years

Too new to compare

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2023

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,106miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
81 do-not-drive
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2025 Ford F-250 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2025 Ford F-250 SD. The part named most often is brakes, with 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by steering (4) and suspension (3). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,106 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns (1 marked do-not-drive) and 123 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “I have about 6,000 miles on the vehicle which was purchased new. There were 2 incidents prior to 2/15/26 (the 3rd incident), but it was only this 3rd incident whereby I could identify the problem. The 2 early incidents I only experienced the smell of burning rubber when driving and exiting the vehicle. Which, i couldn't fathom where it was coming from. And, there was probably a month between incidents. …”

NHTSA complaint #11718907, filed 2026-02

Steering: “When I was pulling out of the gas station parking lot on Dec 15th, 2025, I pressed the gas and heard a noise that sounded like high RPMs. I then approached the intersection and attempted to press the brake and the brake would not press in, it was hard. My truck then continued to move forward. I attempted to turn the steering wheel as a truck was coming at me. The steering wheel would not turn or move at all. I was stuck in the middle of an intersection after it rolled to a stop. I turned on my flashers and looked at the dashboard to make sure my truck was in drive, which it was. …”

NHTSA complaint #11706147, filed 2025-12

Suspension: “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. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure was due to the steering angle sensor. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an alignment was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11743654, filed 2026-06, 13 miles

Electrical system: “The rearview camera intermittently blacks out when shifting into reverse and sometimes while driving forward. This occurs randomly and creates a serious safety hazard when backing up a large vehicle, as visibility is compromised. I have also experienced repeated warning messages stating, “Parking brake not fully functioning” and “Hill Start Assist not available, see dealer” These warnings appear in a barrage without cause and then disappear once vehicle is restarted, suggesting an electrical or software fault. I have multiple videos and pictures dated and timed as proof. …”

NHTSA complaint #11701374, filed 2025-11

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 13 and 6,200 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,106 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2025202610
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 8 recalls for the 2025 Ford F-250 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 123 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 123 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-250 SD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20269128———Too new
2025173,1068———Too new
2024406,0004——Too new to compareToo new
2023444,50016——54 · TypicalToo new
202212739,00017——68 · MoreRising
202116745,95012——77 · MoreRising
202026751,49814——93 · MoreRising
20191,16520,20011——100 · MoreFalling
201839928,0009——100 · MoreFalling
20171,15529,00014——100 · MoreFalling
201629163,0003——45 · TypicalStable
201529669,3612——45 · TypicalFalling
20142668,5000——0 · FewerStable
20132142,0000———Falling
20125755,1180——0 · FewerStable
201112234,5000——25 · FewerStable
20103244,5180——0 · FewerStable
20092330,5070———Stable
200814143,9100——14 · FewerStable
20075430,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200627440,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200529541,4503——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200425455,8382——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200317849,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200224575,0003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200128874,2542——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200023379,1502——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199924997,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19973995,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199611104,0001———Not enough data
19959157,6051———Not enough data

All Ford F-250 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2025 Ford F-250 SD have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2025 Ford F-250 SD as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2025 Ford F-250 SD is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by steering with 4.

Has the 2025 Ford F-250 SD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2025 Ford F-250 SD reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,106 miles and the middle half falls between 13 and 6,200 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.