2025 Ford F-250 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Ford F-250 has a Complaint Index of 15 with 16 complaints and 7 recalls, but a Do Not Drive brake recall caps it at Caution. Among 21 model years, it ranks 18th worst, better than most, though the brake recall keeps it out of Good or Best territory.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 15/100
- #18 of 21 F-250 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 16
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
Top 2025 Ford F-250 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes5 (31%)
- Steering4 (25%)
- Electrical System3 (19%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (19%)
- Other2 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (13%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rearview camera images intermittently black out or freeze when shifting into reverse, making it hard to see behind the truck.
- Trailer brake controller shows a 'trailer disconnected' message and stops sending power to trailer brakes even with no trailer issue.
- Dashboard displays 'Park Brake Limited Function' or 'Park Brake Service Required' warnings that dealers say cannot be repaired.
- Steering and suspension feel loose or 'chase' the road at highway speed, with a loud popping noise reported before one loss of control.
- Sunroof glass has shattered while driving at highway speed.
- Forward collision warning/pre-collision system fails to engage properly even after dealer attempts to fix it.
2025 Ford F-250 recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V489000Jul 28, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras47,587 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Back over prevention:display function
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. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 7, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in September 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.
- NHTSA 26V119000Mar 3, 2026Transmission & Powertrain11,431 vehicles
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
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.
- NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
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 driverâs 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.
2025 compared with other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford F-250 reliable?
- NHTSA lists 16 complaints and a Complaint Index of 15 for the 2025 F-250, which is low compared with other years. However, a Do Not Drive brake recall caps its verdict at Caution instead of Good.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2025 Ford F-250?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 5 of 16 complaints (31%), including a Do Not Drive recall for a missing brake booster pushrod retaining spring.
- Does the 2025 Ford F-250 have a recall?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2025 F-250, including one Do Not Drive brake recall, plus recalls covering steering column welds, fuel return lines, and the instrument panel cluster.
- How does the 2025 F-250 compare to other F-250 years?
- With a Complaint Index of 15, the 2025 F-250 ranks 18th worst out of 21 model years with data, well below high-complaint years like 2019 (index 100) and 2017 (index 95).