NHTSA & EPA data · updated October 21, 2026

2025 Ford F-250 recalls, problems & safety ratings

Quick answer

NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2025 Ford F-250 and 17 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are service brakes (5), steering (4), suspension (3).

The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any F-250 model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 0 recalls vs. an average of 5.0 per model year.

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Recalls 0

Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2025 Ford F-250. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

No recalls are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Ford F-250.

Common problems

From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.

Most-reported problem areas

Service brakes5
Steering4
Suspension3
Unknown or other2
Electrical system2
Seats1
Exterior lighting1
Forward collision avoidance1

By the numbers

17owner complaints filed
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries reported

Recent owner reports

10/02/2026 · Seats

During collision seat did not retain its upright position and collapsed/reclined backwards fully.

09/22/2026 · Unknown or other

Driving for 10 minutes when I started smelling a burnt smell. 30 to 45 seconds later I noticed smoke coming out the vents. A few seconds later (while at a stop sign at this point) I see smokecoming out of the hood. Vehicle would not go into park. After several attempts I finally was able to get the vehicle in park and get it to shut off. Opened the hood, saw a small 1 inch flam…

06/25/2026 · Exterior lighting

For years FORD vehicles, especially pickup trucks, have blinded drivers with their improperly adjusted headlights; because FORD gives incorrect instructions to adjust them. I refer to page 474 of the 2025 Superduty owners manual as evidence. The instructions FORD gives are to set the low-beam LEVEL, shinning the beam onto a vertical surface 25 feet from the vehicle with the…

Safety ratings

2025 Ford F-250 (Crew Cab) PU/CC 4WD

OverallNot rated
Frontal crashNot rated
Side crashNot rated
RolloverNot rated

2025 Ford F-250 (Crew Cab) PU/CC RWD

OverallNot rated
Frontal crashNot rated
Side crashNot rated
RolloverNot rated

Fuel economy

The EPA doesn't publish fuel economy ratings for heavy-duty pickups like the Ford F-250.

Other model years

Compare every Ford F-250 year

Questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2025 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford F-250?

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are service brakes (5), steering (4), suspension (3).

Is the 2025 Ford F-250 safe?

NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2025 Ford F-250.

Is the 2025 a good year for the Ford F-250?

The 2025 has the fewest owner complaints of any F-250 model year from 2012 to 2025. It has 0 recalls vs. an average of 5.0 per model year.

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: F-250 (CREW CAB), F-250 (SUPER CAB), F-250 (REGULAR CAB), F-250.

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