no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
2025 Ford F-250 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 2025 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-401 the manufacturer reports only 88% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Ford F-250 SD has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Service brakes
4Steering1 crash/fire/injury
3Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
2Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
1Visibility/wiper
1Visibility
1Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2025 Ford F-250 SD recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Back over prevention: display function
NewRisk. An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Axle assembly: axle shaft
NewRisk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users,…
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Do not driveRisk. A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. 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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2025 vs. every other F-250 SD year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-250 SD median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-250 SD owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
I purchased a brand-new 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty on April 1, 2025. The truck has an intermittent and ongoing issue where the dashboard displays “Park Brake Limited Function” or “Park Brake Service Required.” I took the vehicle to the authorized Ford dealer, but they told me the problem cannot be…
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