2025 Ford F-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 Ford F-350 has a complaint index of 30, ranking 15th out of 21 model years, with 14 complaints and 6 recalls including a Do Not Drive brake recall. It carries a Caution verdict, capped from a lower rating because of that recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 30/100
- #15 of 21 F-350 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 14
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 6
- 1 Do Not Drive
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2025 Ford F-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (36%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (36%)
- Electrical System4 (29%)
- Other3 (21%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (14%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
- Brakes1 (7%)
- Fuel System1 (7%)
- Steering1 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Transmission unexpectedly shifted out of gear or accelerated on its own while driving, forcing the driver to stop and restart to regain control.
- Transmission got stuck in 7th gear after idling, with the check engine light coming on afterward.
- Gas pedal briefly stopped responding while switching from manual to automatic mode, then the truck aggressively accelerated on its own.
- Rear backup camera screen flickered and froze during reversing, and the collision braking feature failed to activate, resulting in a collision with a light post.
- Dashboard displayed a low DEF warning despite the tank being mostly full, an issue the dealer could not diagnose.
- Vehicle intermittently shut off during startup along with an advanced traction control warning message.
2025 Ford F-350 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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.
2025 compared with other F-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford F-350 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 30 for the 2025 F-350, ranking 15th out of 21 model years. It carries a Caution verdict, driven mainly by a Do Not Drive brake recall rather than complaint volume alone.
- Why is the 2025 Ford F-350 rated Caution instead of a lower complaint-based rating?
- The verdict is capped at Caution because one of its six recalls is a Do Not Drive brake recall, which overrides what the raw complaint index would otherwise suggest.
- What are the most common problems on the 2025 Ford F-350?
- Engine and Transmission & Powertrain issues each account for 36% of complaints, followed by Electrical System problems at 29%. Median mileage at failure for engine and transmission complaints is 1,400 miles.
- Does the 2025 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2025 F-350, covering the driveshaft, trailer module software, instrument panel cluster, brake booster pushrod, fuel return lines, and steering column shifter. One of these, the brake booster pushrod recall, is a Do Not Drive recall.
- How does the 2025 F-350 compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 30, the 2025 F-350 ranks better than years like 2019 (index 100, Avoid) and 2017 (index 95, Avoid), but worse than 2014 and 2024, which both carry a Best or Good verdict.