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2026 Ford F-250 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 9
Latest campaign: Sep 22, 2026

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	2	Mar 3, 2026	26V119000 25V866000
Electrical system	2	Feb 20, 2026	26V104000 25V540000
Exterior lighting	1	Sep 22, 2026	26V606000
Back over prevention	1	Jul 28, 2026	26V489000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 22, 2026Latest campaign


Sep 22, 202626V606000	Exterior lighting: headlights A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V606000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V606000 · Sep 22, 2026
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
Dec 12, 202525V866000	Power train: axle assembly axle shaft A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V866000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break. Risk A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect the right rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V866000 · Dec 12, 2025
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

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).

Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

9Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	4	44	0	1	1
Service brakes	3	33	1	0	1
Engine	2	22	0	1	1
Exterior lighting	1	11	0	0	0
Power train	1	11	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	11	1	0	0
Unknown or other	1	11	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	11	0	1	1

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) Ice, F-250 (REGULAR CAB) Ice, F-250 (SUPER CAB) Ice.

Latest reports

Engine
“- Oil leak at 300 miles. - Oil loss can lead to catastrophic engine failure and loss of drivability. - Oil leak can be easily repeated after wiping down and driving as little as 6 miles.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764318
Exterior lighting
“The contact owns a 2026 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving at night on several occasions at various speeds, the LED headlights showed vertical lines projected from the headlight lenses that created…”
Filed 08/24/2026 · ODI 11759051
Power train
“After the vehicle was jumpstarted the vehicle failed to correctly enter gear- when shifting into reverse it instead rolled forward downhill.”
Filed 06/08/2026 · ODI 11742732

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2026 Ford F-250 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2026 Ford F-250. The most recent, 26V606000 (reported September 22, 2026), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2026 Ford F-250 recalls for?

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

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Ford F-250?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (44%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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