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2025 Ford F-250 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
7
Park-it warnings
1
Complaints
17
Latest campaign
Jul 28, 2026

Recall summary by component7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsPark‑itLatestCampaign IDs
Power train2–Mar 3, 2026
26V11900025V163000
Electrical system2–Feb 20, 2026
26V10400025V540000
Back over prevention1–Jul 28, 2026
26V489000
Service brakes, hydraulic11Jun 13, 2025
25V401000
Fuel system, diesel1–May 9, 2025
25V306000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
1Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jul 28, 2026Latest campaign
Jul 28, 202626V489000

Back over prevention: display function

An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V489000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 9, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C37. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 31, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V489000 · Jul 28, 2026
Mar 3, 202626V119000

Power train: axle assembly axle shaft

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V119000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.
Risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V119000 · Mar 3, 2026
Feb 20, 202626V104000

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

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, increasing…

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V104000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
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, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
Aug 22, 202525V540000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V540000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Risk
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V540000 · Aug 22, 2025
Jun 13, 202525V401000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Do not drive until repaired
DetailsHide details for campaign 25V401000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."
Risk
A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C26.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V401000 · Jun 13, 2025
May 9, 202525V306000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V306000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain F-250 and F-350 vehicles. Cracked fuel return line connectors may leak fuel into the engine compartment.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. All vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S44.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V306000 · May 9, 2025
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component17

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
17Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Service brakes529000
Steering424100
Suspension318100
Unknown or other212010
Electrical system212000
Seats16102
Exterior lighting16000
Forward collision avoidance16000
Visibility/wiper16100
Visibility16000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-250 (CREW CAB), F-250 (REGULAR CAB), F-250 (SUPER CAB), F-250 Tremor (CREW CAB).

Latest reports

  • Seats

    “During collision seat did not retain its upright position and collapsed/reclined backwards fully.”

    Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768612
  • Unknown or other

    “Driving for 10 minutes when I started smelling a burnt smell. 30 to 45 seconds later I noticed smoke coming out the vents. A few seconds later (while at a stop sign at this point) I see smokecoming out of the hood.”

    Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766040
  • Exterior lighting

    “For years FORD vehicles, especially pickup trucks, have blinded drivers with their improperly adjusted headlights; because FORD gives incorrect instructions to adjust them.”

    Filed 06/25/2026 · ODI 11746408

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2025 Ford F-250 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford F-250. The most recent, 26V489000 (reported July 28, 2026), concerns back over prevention. 1 campaign carries a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2025 Ford F-250 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 2 campaigns. Others: electrical system (2), back over prevention (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Ford F-250?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Ford F-250?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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