NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford F-250

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

4,827

Active records

Recalls

80

Active records

TSBs

995

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

187

Crashes

256

Fires

275

Top reported issues — Ford F-250

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Condition issue

1,739

Operating state

1,506

Vibration/harshness

804

Ride/handling behavior

523

Braking behavior

443

Engine behavior

410

Thermal issue

410

Fluid issue

407

Steering behavior

336

Performance issue

206

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

195

Driver assistance issue

194

Safety restraint issue

191

Noise

188

Reporting mechanism

188

Safety restraint behavior

166

Electrical issue

89

Lighting behavior

71

Recent change

62

Starting behavior

58

Smell

52

Powering on/off behavior

50

Access/entry issue

40

Wiper/washer behavior

30

HVAC behavior

22

Infotainment behavior

7

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2000 FORD F SERIES

Filed Aug 14, 2026


Fire

Regarding NHTSA Recall Number 05V017000; * Component: Speed control deactivation switch. Available for inspection. * Safety Risk: Spontaneous fire occurred on 07/20/2026 at apx 1am destroying the vehicle, damaging two other vehicles, and nearly burning down our home. *Problem Reproduced: Unknown * Component Inspected: Yes, by HOI claims adjuster. * Any warning lamps/ messages?: I had been dealing with a engine light about 1 year earlier that popped up again about 3 months ago. The codes…

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…

2012 FORD F-250

Filed Jun 3, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that they discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 141,000. It was later discovered upon checking Carfax, that the mileage was 477,000.

2012 FORD F-250

Filed Apr 21, 2026


Over 1 year (2025) steering front end shaking began. Our dealership on oil changes did not tell us to watch for anything and we should have been warned. When the shaking occurred we changed Ford shock asborbers from Ford dealership. Problem still occured. We lost faith in Ford and our regular dealership. We then at Moore's tires purchased 4 Michelin premium tires for F250 heavy duty truck and told them about the severe shaking in front end that we will crash because we can't maintain control…

2014 FORD F-250

Filed Apr 12, 2026


My 6.7 CP4 pump failed and damaged the entire fueling system

2012 FORD F-250

Filed Apr 8, 2026


CP4 pump continuous failure sending metal into the fuel system. Ford still uses an inferior product causing truck owners up to $18000 in repairs.

2014 FORD F-250

Filed Mar 23, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle started to shake, and the steering wheel seized, with the DEF warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant leaking from the EGR cooler, causing the EGR cooler to fail. The contact was informed that the EGR cooler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact…

2012 FORD F-250

Filed Mar 16, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 219,825 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was over 330,000.

2014 FORD F-250

Filed Feb 27, 2026


The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rearview camera was intermittently inoperable or displayed an inverted image while reversing. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the model year was not included. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

2000 FORD F-250

Filed Feb 12, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1999 N/A Ford F-250. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 176,369. The contact stated that the odometer was inoperable. The contact stated that the odometer only operated while the 4WD feature was activated. Upon further investigation, the contact became aware that when the previous owner purchased the vehicle in 2023, the mileage was 167,697. The…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.