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2025 Ford F-350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

30/100

#15 most-complained of 21 F-350 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2025 Ford F-350 has 14 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 30 out of 100 — #15 highest of 21 F-350 model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 36% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury.

Complaints
14
Recalls
6
incl. Do Not Drive
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2025 Ford F-350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine5 (36%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain5 (36%)
  3. Electrical System4 (29%)
  4. Other3 (21%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (14%)
  6. Airbags1 (7%)
  7. Brakes1 (7%)
  8. Fuel System1 (7%)
  9. Steering1 (7%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
2025 Ford F-350 complaints: complaints filed per month4Jun 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Aug 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2025 to Aug 2026; peak Jun 2025 (4).

2025 Ford F-350 recalls

6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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 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.

  3. NHTSA 25V540000Aug 22, 2025Electrical System355,656 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

    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.

See all 6 recalls for the 2025 Ford F-350 →

2025 compared with other F-350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2023Good254115 !—
2024Good35443—
2025Good30146 !—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Ford F-350 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Ford F-350 ranks #15 of 21 among F-350 model years (Complaint Index 30/100, verdict: Good). It has 14 complaints and 6 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford F-350?
The most reported problem areas are engine (5 complaints), transmission & powertrain (5 complaints), and electrical system (4 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 2,050 miles.
Does the 2025 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford F-350, most recently reported 2026, covering transmission & powertrain, electrical system, brakes, and fuel system. At least one carries a Do Not Drive advisory.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.