no report yet
Tailgate: hinge and attachments
NewRisk. Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 Ford F-250 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-540 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ford F-250 SD has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
2Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2026 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
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Exterior lighting: headlights
NewRisk. A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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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,…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Axle assembly: axle shaft
NewRisk. A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.
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.
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
2026 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
'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-250 SD owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
After the vehicle was jumpstarted the vehicle failed to correctly enter gear- when shifting into reverse it instead rolled forward downhill. The following systems also displayed failure warnings: ABS Traction Control Parking Brake ( Parking brake also showed as activated when it was not active- it…
Trailer Brake Control Module (TRM) Software update for Recall Notice 26C10 failed and caused module to fail. Replacement part attempt #2 also failed. Vehicle has been with dealership service department with no solution for 20 days. Vehicle is currently still at dealership service center. Vin: [XXX]…
Truck lost all electrical power while backing a trailer up. Engine died, no steering, no brakes, no power on dash, no emergence brakes, no power to door locks, no power to windows. If vehicle had been moving any faster no telling what could have been. Vehicle was towed to ford dealership and zero…
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