2026 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2026 Ford F-250 SD, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2026 F-250 diesel with 6K miles on it that caught fire about 3-5 minutes after using it to jumpstart a UTV. I ensured to cook all cables up correctly, as I've jumpstarted many times, but the first time with this vehicle, utilizing the drivers side battery. Jumping the UTV went just fine as expected, and I disconnected the cables and shut the truck hood with no sparks, smoke, or flames at the time. Within 3-5 minutes, I noticed there were flames coming from inside my truck at the center dashboard area. …”
NHTSA complaint #11715611, filed 2026-02“- Oil leak at 300 miles. - Oil loss can lead to catastrophic engine failure and loss of drivability. - Oil leak can be easily repeated after wiping down and driving as little as 6 miles. - Dealer changed the oil drain plug but that didn't correct the leak. Self inspection indicates the leak is coming from around the oil cooler, which the dealer was informed of. - Symptoms were noted by leakage on garage floor.”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 27 | 9% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 7 | 33% |
| 2012 | 15 | 26% |
| 2011 | 21 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2026 Ford F-250 SD
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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