NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford F-250

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

8,485

Active records

Recalls

80

Active records

TSBs

1,021

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

17

Injuries

231

Crashes

308

Fires

319

Top reported issues — Ford F-250

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Operating state

3,557

Vibration/harshness

2,534

Condition issue

2,112

Ride/handling behavior

1,970

Steering behavior

650

Fluid issue

528

Engine behavior

516

Thermal issue

494

Braking behavior

491

Performance issue

393

Reporting mechanism

393

Driver assistance issue

354

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

316

Noise

272

Safety restraint issue

237

Access/entry issue

204

Recent change

188

Safety restraint behavior

186

Electrical issue

113

Starting behavior

112

Lighting behavior

101

Smell

70

Powering on/off behavior

64

Infotainment behavior

38

HVAC behavior

35

Wiper/washer behavior

35

Communication/network issue

7

Electrified system issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 FORD F-250

Filed Jul 15, 2026


This is a follow-up to my original complaint #XXX, filed XXX, regarding the failure of the 10R140 10-speed automatic transmission in my 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty (VIN: [XXX]). The transmission began exhibiting symptoms of gear slipping, jerking, delayed and harsh shifting, and pinging from the torque converter around 100,000 miles. These symptoms progressively worsened until the transmission suffered a catastrophic internal failure. As documented in the attached Sid Dillon Ford repair order,…

2016 FORD F-250

Filed Jul 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle went into the death wobble and started shaking violently. The contact pulled off the roadway and parked the vehicle. The failure was a recurring failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired; however, the failure persisted. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

2020 FORD F-250

Filed Jul 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000 (Power Train); however, the recall repair could not be completed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a thrust washer was missing from the output planetary assembly and had disintegrated, contaminating the transmission case, transfer case, torque converter, cooling lines, and radiator. The missing washer caused the planetary gear to shift and damage the…

2021 FORD F-250

Filed Jul 7, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2019 FORD F-250

Filed Jul 5, 2026


Experienced the oft reported death wobble while driving home from TN and had to limp my vehicle home while experiencing the constant, extreme and dangerous wobbling.

2016 FORD F-250

Filed Jul 2, 2026


A Ford Dealer came on a mobile call the replace the Clock spring in the steering wheel. It was an recall NHTSA # 22V337 ------- Manufactures # 22S35 They replaced it and now nothing works on my steering wheel. Dealer came to pick up my truck and take it to the Dealership. Has not been repaired yet .

2021 FORD F-250

Filed Jul 1, 2026


I took a functional vehicle to Swant Graber Ford in Barron, WI in on [XXX] for Recall 24S78 and since then I have had numerous vehicle issues involving the PCM that they flashed. I have up to 16 different codes when the check engine light comes on including numerous communication U-codes indicating faulty software download causing no run/no start problems along with severe safety concerns while driving. I returned the vehicle to Swant Graber today July 1, 2026 after 2 weeks being this was their…

2003 FORD F-250

Filed Jun 30, 2026


The customer purchased a vehicle from Metro Motors on May 8, 2026, after visiting the dealership three times and speaking with multiple sales representatives. During each visit, the customer specifically stated that the vehicle would be used to tow a trailer and repeatedly asked whether it was safe and suitable for towing. The sales staff consistently represented that the vehicle was in good working condition, had low mileage, showed no significant issues on the Carfax report, and would be an…

2019 FORD F-250

Filed Jun 29, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH on a cross-country move, the rear windshield was loose and was shaking inside the frame. The contact stated the rear glass remained attached and hanging within the frame. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer replaced the rear window frame and window bracket, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure…

2019 FORD F-250

Filed Jun 25, 2026


While driving the truck completely just shutdown and then would not start.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.