Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11709331January 7, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709347January 7, 2026
STEERING
2017 Ford F250 issue is with the steering damper and the reported "death wobble" caused by the faulty part. In 2019, on several occasions driving on the highway I experienced uncontrollable shaking in the front end. Each time, I had to slow my speed down to under 10 MPH for the wobble to stop. When I took the vehicle to Ford dealer, they knew what the issue was and told me to properly fix the issue I needed to purchase and Aftermarket part, that Ford did not have the proper part to fix this. This comment was straight from the Ford Service Tech. I paid for the fix and up to 2025 the problem was gone. Starting in November 2025 the same issue is back. Each time of the problem, either my wife or I were traveling on a highway, traveling between 65 - 75 MPH. It takes both hands firmly holding the wheel simply to hang on until the truck can be slowed to, again, under 10 MPH. This puts us in a bad situation when on the major highways around the Ft. Worth Texas area. This time the Ford dealer charged ~$600 to fix the steering and re-align the front end. And once again, the Ford Service Tech said this is only a temporary fix and we would be back!! This has been a well known and documented issue with these trucks but Ford has refused to issue a total recall. I guess in this day it takes "confirmed body counts" before recalls actually happen. Why does it take the loss of life for this to happen? Ford should be proactive and fix the issue before deaths occur...but this would be expensive and bottom line financial statements to share with Wall Street take precedence over peoples lives.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709192January 6, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
When backing up the brakes will lockup
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11709201January 6, 2026
STEERING
While driving 70mph on I20 outside of Ft.Worth, TX. I experienced severe front end vibration after hitting a rough spot on the highway. I was in the inside lane with no shoulder to escape off the highway. Cars were traveling on the outside lane next to me which prohibited my escape to the shoulder of the highway. The vibration did not stop until I slowed down to around 40mph and was able to maneuver to the shoulder of the highway after traffic passed me. The violent vibration causing lack of control until my speed slowed below highway speed and unable to exist the roadway out of busy traffic put myself and others in grave danger. This occurred 2 other times within a 2 week span while traveling at highway speed. This violent vibration (well known on the internet as the death wobble) first appeared in the same vehicle in 2019 and it was serviced on 10-25-2019 and supposedly fixed. Mileage on the F250 was 19,155. The service technician told me then that it needed a dual steering stabilizer but the Ford Company will not recognize the needed fix. This is a defect that the Ford Motor Company is very aware of, yet neglects to make a permanent repair. They are knowingly putting their customers in danger.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708820January 5, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, STEERING, BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel), 25V626000 (Steering), and 25V686000 (Back Over Prevention); however, parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced PCM failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708295January 2, 2026
AIR BAGS
Component/System: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) – frontal airbags and crash sensors. Vehicle is in insurance/salvage custody and available for inspection upon request. On or about December 17, 2025, at approximately 0600, the reporting party was operating a 2013 Ford Super Duty F-250 Lariat Crew Cab 4WD (VIN [XXX] ) at an estimated speed of approximately 35 mph. Due to fog and wet roadway conditions, the vehicle left the roadway and struck a fixed object (tree). The collision resulted in severe front-end damage, and the vehicle was declared a total loss. Despite the severity of the impact, no airbags deployed. The vehicle has been inspected by law enforcement and insurance representatives. The condition has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or manufacturer. No SRS or airbag warning lamps or messages were observed prior to the collision. UNKNOWN whether event data recorder or airbag module data has been reviewed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11708366January 2, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
driving on two lane road with low visibility - car lost power and stopped in road- ford refused to cover repairs /tow for over one year vehicle sat - they compromised with us paying half for new engine -
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707740December 30, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
The back window shattered after turning on the rear window defroster. This put back seat occupants in harm. It impaired my vision. There were no warnings to this failure. My insurance company has been notified. Independent auto repair & glass repair shops have inspected the damage. Window must be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707750December 30, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle lost motive power and the engine seized. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart, and a Police Officer assisted the contact in moving the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving on a busy highway, which could have caused someone to be seriously injured. The contact stated that the incident was significantly scary, and the Police Officer arrived after 21 minutes. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed, causing metal intrusion in the entire fuel system. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The contact had received a recall notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel system, Diesel), which the contact related to the failure; however the recall remedy parts were not available. The contact stated that the dealer had charged a fee for the repair even though the VIN was included in the recall. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707374December 28, 2025
STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
2024 F250 Super Crew Cab, Single Rear Wheel, King Ranch. While driving on clearly marked highway, Lane Centering immediately begins to "Ping=Pong" or oscillate between clearly marked highway center and shoulder lanes markings. It is not a slow oscillation and if allowed to go unchecked for more than 2-3 complete side to side oscillations will go out of the lines and onto the shoulder. I haven't actually timed the oscillations but I estimate about 4-9 seconds from engaging the system to completion of one oscillation cycle (from center of lane to the left or right line, then over to the other, and back to center). I understand that this is not a "self-driving" feature, but the best thing about this feature is the ability to turn it off. It is a safety hazard, especially if it is engaged near a roadway edge and immediately overcorrects. I looked on multiple internet forums to see if this was an isolated incident and was disappointed to see that it seems to be a fairly common issue. I was surprised to not find anything on the NHTSA website.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11707066December 26, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
What: 2008 Backup camera failure just like the 1.46 million in newer models. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? See details for current recall, copy/paste. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No, but am happy to let them. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No, camera simply stopped working around aug-25. I want you to make them include older year models in this recall. I purchased this vehicle from Vic Bailey Ford Spartanburg SC, financed for 72 months to pay off Jan-1-26. *If ford can sell it, and get financed, when still in the process of paying off, this truck SHOULD get the same considerations as newer ones when there is identical issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706806December 23, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the failure occurred. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse. The message "Rearview Camera not Available" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure obstructed the road's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706808December 23, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
All of my rear lights stopped working with no warning. My blind spot monitoring and cross traffic detection also stopped working. This is a serious issue as the light go out intermittenly without warning. Especially dangerous at night. Dealership thinks it might be a faulty harness. Dealership thought they fixed it by cleaning contacts but the very next day they went out again while driving in a snow storm. Luckily no one was behind me because they would not have been able to see me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706463December 22, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal knocking sound, and there was excessive smoke coming from the exhaust pipes, before the vehicle shut off. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where the entire fuel system was replaced due to metal shavings contamination from the high-pressure fuel pump(HPFP). The vehicle was repaired at the owner’s expense. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel), which the contact related to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted for reimbursement; however, the manufacturer informed the contact that reimbursement could only be provided once the recall remedy was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706235December 20, 2025
STEERING, POWER TRAIN
Sometime sudden decrease of power , f250 truck rpm goes high while parking with engine on and now pitman arm broke off causing no control of steering . Having it push safely off the road , contact dealership but no parts to fix and timely how long it takes to get part to fix problem. 2020 ford f250 start but very unsafe to operate with no control of the steering
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706333December 20, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SCREEN DASHBOARD ( INSTRUMENT CLUSTER) BLANK/BLACK AT STARTUP. OCCURRED DEC 20. DEALER CLOSED AND XMAS HOLIDAY CAUSED INABILTY TO MAKE APPOINTMENT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11706147December 19, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING
When I was pulling out of the gas station parking lot on Dec 15th, 2025, I pressed the gas and heard a noise that sounded like high RPMs. I then approached the intersection and attempted to press the brake and the brake would not press in, it was hard. My truck then continued to move forward. I attempted to turn the steering wheel as a truck was coming at me. The steering wheel would not turn or move at all. I was stuck in the middle of an intersection after it rolled to a stop. I turned on my flashers and looked at the dashboard to make sure my truck was in drive, which it was. A message was also displayed on the dashboard. It said accessory mode. I could hear my truck running. I cleared the message by pressing the ok button on the steering wheel. I put it in park and then into drive and the same message displayed again on the dashboard. I decided to turn off my truck and pressed the push button to turn it off (my foot was off the brake as I don’t need to press the brake to turn my truck off) and the starter engaged and I put the truck in drive and was able to press the brake and turn the steering wheel. I slowly drove the short distance home and called my husband which he instructed me to call Evansville Ford in Evansville, WI and had my truck towed there. Obviously, not having steering or brakes is a HUGE safety issue. Less than 24 hours earlier I had my entire family in that truck driving on the interstate. I can’t image that we would be alive if I had lost brakes and steering on the interstate. As of Dec 19th 2025, Evansville Ford has stated that they cannot find any issues, nor replicate the problem and returned my truck. My truck is currently available for inspection at my residence.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705754December 18, 2025
STEERING, POWER TRAIN
Driving while pitman arm broke in half lost total control
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705784December 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle instrument cluster is glitching and blacking out occasionally. I saw NHTSA recall campaign number: 25V-540 which is for 2025 vehicles but mine is a 2024. Maybe this recall should be expanded to 2024 models as well. It has been happening since I had the vehicle and has been reported to the shop twice. The last time I went they offered to reload the software but I need to get that done when I am free.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11705660December 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Both the driver and passenger mirrors will not fully adjust. The mirrors need a different adjustment for standard driving and when towing a travel trailer. Neither mirror will properly adjust for towing and non towing applications. The lack of proper mirror adjustment causes a safety issue as the driver cannot see things in their full scope due to the mirror misalignment. I have almost had two accidents due to the mirrors not being able to be properly adjusted. Ford is aware of this issue on 2017 to 2023 F150, F250 and F350 trucks with the tow mirrors. Ford has issued a Special Service Message#51829. Ford has a cleaning procedure they wish to be done as part of the diagnostics but Ford and the Ford Dealer will not release this information. Ford is attempting to block warranty claims related to this issue. I believe they are doing this so they will not have to issue yet another recall! I spoke with a Ford Dealer this morning and they stated that they had no knowledge of the SSM51829 or the mirror cleaning procedure. Even though the truck is under the Ford warranty, they would require a $250.00 dollar fee just to inspect the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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