Major Problems with Ford F-250 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Ford F-250

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Ford F-250.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 F-250	201
2018 F-250	147
2017 F-250	532
2016 F-250	43
2015 F-250	79
2014 F-250	40
2013 F-250	46
2012 F-250	137
2011 F-250	166
2010 F-250	38
2009 F-250	41
2008 F-250	152
2007 F-250	51
2006 F-250	204
2005 F-250	122
2004 F-250	142
2003 F-250	106
2002 F-250	146
2001 F-250	212
2000 F-250	316
1999 F-250	575

Worst 3 Ford F-250 complaints

2000 Ford F-250 UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 5

2001 Ford F-250 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 4 Mileage: 45000 miles

2006 Ford F-250 STEERING Victims: 4 Mileage: 177528 miles

Browse Ford F-250 complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, SUSPENSION and ENGINE are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford F-250 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. while driving at various speeds the vehicle suddenly became turbulent shook and...	1063 ~ 44782 miles
SUSPENSION i have experienced an extreme shimming (death wobble) numerous times while driving at speed on the freeway. after going over...	859 ~ 41966 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. while driving at various speeds the vehicle shook violently without warning. the...	228 ~ 87246 miles
TIRES 2015 ford f-250. consumer writes in regards to failed michelin tires on vehicle. *ld the consumer stated the tires have...	192 ~ 24632 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this incident happened 3 times and each time we took the 2015 diesel truck to the dealer. they hooked it...	161 ~ 104093 miles
WHEELS while driving down the interstate under normal conditions the truck unexpectedly starts what is called the "death wobble". the steering...	151 ~ 53691 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the truck seemed to be running out of gas surged sputter surge sputtered then quit running. i had 1/2 a...	138 ~ 75807 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f250. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the passenger side front...	137 ~ 12067 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING driving through a farm field and something hit the oil pan and cracked it with a hair line fracture 1/8...	109 ~ 50746 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. the contact stated that the gears failed to upshift and downshift and...	101 ~ 51567 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM the truck seemed to be running out of gas surged sputter surge sputtered then quit running. i had 1/2 a...	100 ~ 85157 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i was in an accident a woman in a car ran a stop sign ran into right front of my...	88 ~ 47244 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. the contact stated that the gears failed to upshift and downshift and...	84 ~ 65372 miles
SERVICE BRAKES while travelling in morning rush stop and go traffic in austin texas i had to come to a complete stop....	77 ~ 74313 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying brakes in emergency situations pedal feels hard and there is no braking action at any speed. vehicle not	71 ~ 1704 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. while driving above 40 mph over a bump in the road the...	69 ~ 25749 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2010 ford f 250. consumer writes in regards to failed catalytic converter. ld js...	61 ~ 17310 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 2006 ford f-250 ambulance airbags did not deploy. consumer states that the ambulance was involved in an accident and the...	59 ~ 6542 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES driving highway speed. side wall failure. blow out...	55 ~ 3036 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we own a ford 2008 f250 super duty crewcab srw. took it in for a oil leak and dealer found...	55 ~ 48171 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph the stop safely now...	40 ~ 34113 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING electronic throttle control (drive by wire) fails intermittently. engine goes to idle with absolutely no response to the throttle pedal	40 ~ 5635 miles
AIR BAGS violent front collision at 40mph air bag did not deploy....	37 ~ 50163 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING consumer lost control on loose gravel vehicle rolled over then hit a ditch head on. driver's airbag did not deploy.	36 ~ 972 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the abs system and the advanced auto trac malfunction and causes loss of breaks. ford can not diagnose the problem...	33 ~ 53834 miles
SEAT BELTS the drivers side female seat belt buckle seperated into 3 pieces when engaging with the male seat belt buckle. duct...	31 ~ 76203 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph the brake pedal...	30 ~ 32870 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle's front end wobbled uncontrollably. the...	28 ~ 9356 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. while driving at 70 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle...	28 ~ 47190 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE driving through a farm field and something hit the oil pan and cracked it with a hair line fracture 1/8...	27 ~ 89755 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL to whom it may concern hello my name is [xxx]. i purchased a truck in tampa florida and i feel...	23 ~ 63756 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. while driving at 65 mph with the cruise control activated the vehicle...	23 ~ 84474 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl * the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph down an incline...	22 ~ 7866 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	22
EXTERIOR LIGHTING about two months ago i was travelling in stop and go traffic on the highway. a ford f-250 was in...	19 ~ 74642 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING consumer stated there was a squeak in the steering wheel when making turns also the steering was hard to adjust	19 ~ 4842 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER my truck has had a windshield leak for some time . approximately since about 38 000 miles. i took it...	18 ~ 63142 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM f 250 2006 hd 4x4 less than 2000 miles - driving vehicle while turning and going down a hill stalled...	17 ~ 10747 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f250 sd. the contact's accelerator pedal was too high. the dealer stated that...	15 ~ 34285 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING interior lamp malfunctions due to head lamp switch dimmer failure. *yh...	14 ~ 5548 miles
STRUCTURE chrome ac/heating vent bezels reflect sunlight to driver's eyes and impairs vision. this loss of vision causes a hazardous situation	13 ~ 26736 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl * the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph down an incline...	12 ~ 2441 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. when he attempted to use the automatic lock for the vehicle the driver...	12 ~ 12172 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f250. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph the steering gear...	11 ~ 6909 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY passenger side exterior mirror is causing blind spot which results in poor visibility while driving. dealer notified and unwilling to	11
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY my ford f250 is equipped with a towing package to tow a fifth wheel trailer. the towing mirror is my...	11
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-250. while driving at 65 mph with the cruise control activated the vehicle...	10 ~ 2388 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f250. the contact stated that the fuel tank took one hour to be...	10 ~ 26400 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2002 ford f-250 brake line rotted. letter to manufacturer not attached. *kb the consumer believes the rotted brake line may	10 ~ 26879 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2008 f250: had this truck since 9-28-08. several occasions when applying brake my foot also touches accelerator pedal causing engine...	9 ~ 15100 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION vehicle intermittently rolled out of park with no keys in the ignition. consumer stated this was the third occurrence. vehicle	9 ~ 29778 miles
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES when the consumer went use the spare tire he discovered the tire was too small for the vehicle which caused	9 ~ 38778 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer was driving to unload some trash. he hit brakes and vehicle kept going until he took key out of...	9
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle stalled. consumer restarted vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection and mechanic was not able	9 ~ 31544 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION 2002 ford f-250. unit #1 was westbound in far right lane of the ohio turnpike. the right side trailer wheel...	8 ~ 16375 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250 super duty. while driving at approximately 10 mph the vehicle stalled however it...	8 ~ 25290 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving at speeds of 65 mph and...	8 ~ 58625 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the dashboard's reflection in the windshield is terrible! it is especially bad on a bright sunny day or when i'm...	8 ~ 26500 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. the contact experienced an unknown failure related to the fuel injection. the...	7 ~ 37857 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-250. the contact stated that the driver side door latch sensor failed and...	7 ~ 11856 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f250. the contact was driving 25 mph when the steering wheel became difficult...	7 ~ 50766 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250 extended cab. while changing the brakes the caliper piston the driver side crumbled...	7 ~ 46757 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the rear u-joints on my 2008 ford superduty f250 truck has been replaced twice in less than 50 000 miles...	7 ~ 29045 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the sector shaft of the steering gear box snapped off causing the...	7 ~ 8143 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. while driving over 60 mph the vehicle shook and the steering wheel...	6 ~ 9683 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-250. the contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle stalled. the...	6 ~ 44241 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f250. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph the check the...	6 ~ 12339 miles
EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. when the contact would attempt to start his vehicle he noticed that the...	6 ~ 45456 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle lost all power brake and steering...	6 ~ 6717 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. while driving 65 mph the vehicle shook violently and felt as if it...	6 ~ 14333 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving 45 mph in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. this caused poor visibility to the driver. vehicle was taken	6 ~ 17848 miles
PARKING BRAKE defect in the parking brake mechanism on 2002 ford f250. *mr the parking brake never worked as intended and was...	6 ~ 66483 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM [xxx] 5/3/03 recall 03b06 6/4/03 air conditioner failure 6/17/04 air conditioner failure ac blend door binding plenum defective had to...	6 ~ 46468 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS the lugs were incompatible with the wheel and tire*jb...	6 ~ 15667 miles
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while backing out of dealer's service garage bolts for hydroboost unit broke off. *ak dealer replaced hydroboost unit and added	6
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN hose blew out of the bottom of clutch master cyclinder due to the keeper pin missing. this caused the clutch...	6 ~ 20771 miles
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE on several occasions the power steering is weak or non-existing when putting foot on the brake and driving in slow	6 ~ 22917 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i got on the highway and was doing a turnaround when i accelerated to enter the highway lanes a warning...	5 ~ 37123 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph the navigation system...	5 ~ 50019 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. the contact stated that the exhaust manifold bolts were rusted and fractured....	5 ~ 26470 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle would shake...	5 ~ 18000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we own a ford 2008 f250 super duty crewcab srw. took it in for a oil leak and dealer found...	5 ~ 44226 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f250. while driving 20 mph the contact heard a loud howling sound. the dealer...	5 ~ 84000 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING truck failed to respond to steering. attempting to correct for right drift truck crossed over left shoulder causing damage. *bf...	5
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving consumer smelled gas fumes coming from inside the vehicle. dealership tried to repair the problem but did not	5 ~ 2320 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger's side seat belt buckle is popping out each time it is being used where male part could latch in	5 ~ 18702 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the truck is not steering properly driver has to constantly fight to keep truck from wondering over the road. dealer	5 ~ 10180 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. while driving various high speeds the tire pressure monitor alert system malfunctioned....	4 ~ 24968 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. while driving various speeds the steering wheel would turn all the way...	4 ~ 18750 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-250. the contact stated that the battery warning light illuminated. the vehicle was...	4 ~ 1500 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. while driving 70 mph the vehicle vibrated excessively and did not cease...	4 ~ 27500 miles
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2009 ford f-250. the contact stated that when the sun shined on the windshield it...	4 ~ 5455 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION i own a 2006 ford f-250 lariat crew cab four wheel drive truck. i am the original owner. three weeks...	4 ~ 13750 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2005 ford f-250. consumer states engine failure *tgw the consumer stated the engine failure nearly caused an accident when it...	4 ~ 79665 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph there is a vibration in the vehicle. the steering wheel does not...	4 ~ 39175 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. the contact purchased the vehicle in january of 2005. six months later while...	4 ~ 5000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle pulled to the right while driving 60-70 mph. vehicle was taken to the dealer and had both lower ball	4 ~ 18162 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS after the consumer turned the ignition switch the passenger seat belt exploded. *ts...	4 ~ 44250 miles
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the consumer states that the vehicle has no head restraints for crew cab seats and is very concerned about the	4
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving and turning in either direction driver heard a loud popping noise and the power steering failed. driver had...	4 ~ 22450 miles
CARRIER/RACK > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT while traveling 10-15 mph on a neighborhood street spare tire cable broke causing spare tire to collapse and rollover onto	4
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM interior lamp malfunctions due to head lamp switch dimmer failure. *yh...	4
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer received a recall for the speed control recall # 99s09/ nhtsa recall 99v062001. dealer has disconnected the speed control	4
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2014 ford f-250. consumer writes in regards to notice of safety defect and demands for replacement vehicle. *smd the consumer...	3 ~ 53145 miles
MOUNTING > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250. while cleaning the vehicle the contact noticed that one of the fuel...	3 ~ 175830 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. the contact stated that the front windshield wipers operated independently. the vehicle	3 ~ 33333 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed the low...	3 ~ 63667 miles
TRAILER HITCHES when towing a travel trailer something seems to be bending hitch pins slightly. this is unnerving to say the least.	3 ~ 23117 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY chrome ac/heating vent bezels reflect sunlight to driver's eyes and impairs vision. this loss of vision causes a hazardous situation	3 ~ 33 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES vehicle was stolen off larson fords lot within 30 seconds. i was told by a detective that this the f150...	3 ~ 17633 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM 2005 ford f-250. consumer states vehicle overheated and blew out white smoke while driving *tgw the consumer stated upon doing	3 ~ 7000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. the vehicle has a 2006 pilot trailer. the contact stated that the trailer...	3 ~ 72733 miles
VALVE > TIRES valve stem on left rear tire of ford f250 failed. failure occurred while entering parking lot so speed was less...	3
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE no psi for turbo and turbo blew out. *ak...	3 ~ 8000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving at any speed vehicle stalled. consumer had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified but did not resolve the...	3 ~ 3333 miles
COLUMN > STEERING while traveling on the highway the steering column has a lot of play inside of the steering wheel. please provide	3
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer was towing a trailer and applied brakes the truck shuddered violently and the trailer almost "jack knifed". vehicle was...	3 ~ 1333 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the vehicle will lose power with the engine light coming on cause unknown. the ford dealership has had the vehicle...	3
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY 5 years old granddaugther accidentally pressed power window button in close mode while looking out of the window and almost...	3
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer stated there was a squeak in the steering wheel when making turns also the steering was hard to adjust	3 ~ 5467 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING interior lamp malfunctions due to head lamp switch dimmer failure. *yh...	3
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS during severe 50 mph crash no deployment of air bags and seat belts did not restrain properly (unaware of injuries).	3
RIM > WHEELS consumer stated while driving noticed vibration. vehicle was serviced technician changed rim but tires still have problems.*ak technician put four...	3
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-250. while driving at an undisclosed speed the button for the panel roof...	2 ~ 26000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-250. while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle intermittently lost power and shut...	2 ~ 175000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. the contact heard a rattling sound underneath the vehicle while driving. the...	2 ~ 73500 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f250. the contact stated that the headlights were too dim and the roadway...	2 ~ 7000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2005 ford f-250. consumer states engine failure *tgw the consumer stated the engine failure nearly caused an accident when it...	2 ~ 47885 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. while driving 10 mph on icy road conditions the contact noticed that his...	2 ~ 20000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2005 ford f250 with a defective fuel gauge. consumer states that the fuel gauge has failed before. consumer has had...	2 ~ 4500 miles
BEAD > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f250 pickup. while driving 50 mph and pulling a fifth wheel the contact felt...	2
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f250. while driving 65 mph the contact felt a vibration from underneath the vehicle....	2 ~ 50000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f250. the turn signal and brake lights failed completely. the contact believes that the...	2 ~ 31470 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt*: the contact stated the upper and lower ball joints were worn down and needed to be replaced. the contact	2 ~ 26500 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while driving the f-250 on a rural expressway at approximately 75 mph the drivers side window imploded into the vehicle...	2 ~ 7230 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE 2003 f250 upon hitting a pot hole in the highway the truck began to shake violently and uncontrollably resulting in...	2 ~ 37880 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL ford f 250 safety issue constantly have to make certain the truck doesn't lurch forward on release. *bf the consumer...	2 ~ 50000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM vibration when under acceleration from stop ford has replaced catayltic converter 3 times. problem still exists. savere air leak drivers...	2 ~ 24 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS consumer stated while driving driver side window shattered. dealership said that they will repair the glass but will not repair...	2 ~ 1400 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE while driving 70 mph without warning the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle but was unsuccessful. the...	2 ~ 197500 miles
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers failed to operate in the slow speed. windshield wipers will work in fast speed if they function when...	2 ~ 36500 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while driving at low speeds steering wheel locked up making it hard for consumer to turn the wheel. dealership was	2 ~ 33900 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS transmission vibrates and cuts out when engaging speed and i have not received any recalls on my vechiel it is...	2 ~ 30500 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while applying the brake pedal vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and mechanic replaced the...	2 ~ 12500 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES improper hood latch bolt not equipped with serrated locking washer worked loose and released hood on freeway. hood ripped off	2
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was parked and off. 21/2 years old child was able to shift gear out of park. dealer and manufacturer	2
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the metal brake line from the master cylinder up to the front wheels has a hole which was worn into...	2 ~ 34800 miles
TORSION BAR > SPRINGS > FRONT i had a 5" lift kit installed on my 2002 ford f250 truck. while driving the brackets sheered and the	2 ~ 25500 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN a company vehicle caught fire when using vehicle had been examined and fire was the result of transmission lines being...	2
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS interior lamp malfunctions due to head lamp switch dimmer failure. *yh...	2
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when wheel is turned 1/8 to 1/25 the turn signals will not stay engaged. consumer vehicle stopped causing someone to...	2
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING whenever driving during the day or during the night interior lights & back lights would come on & then go...	2
VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving and applying the brakes the steering wheel becomes difficult to steer and the consumer looses all power steering....	2
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN front hub would not hold vacuum causing 4 wheel drive not to engage even though the 4 wheel drive light	2
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY vehicle fails to stop properly when brakes are applied. would shake and vibrate badly. took vehicle to dealership mechanic noticed...	2 ~ 12500 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. the contact stated that the tailgate opened on its own. there were...	1 ~ 15500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC three months after purchase of a 2008 f-250 ford heavy duty truck i noticed the brakes squeaking. on 4 occasions...	1 ~ 30000 miles
WINCH > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT this was a single vehicle crash involving a 2006 ford f-250 extended cab 4x4 pickup on a county maintained gravel...	1 ~ 55000 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f250. the contact was driving approximately 70 mph. when pressure was applied to the...	1 ~ 54009 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-250. the fuel tank assembly failed and was replaced but the failure recurred. the	1 ~ 60000 miles
EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250. after the vehicle was broken into the contact discovered that the lock was...	1 ~ 33000 miles
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f250. while driving above 30 mph the vehicle pulled to the left and right....	1 ~ 189000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford f250. the turn signal and brake lights failed completely. the contact believes that the...	1 ~ 62940 miles
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-250. the contact stated that only after the vehicle was driven the vehicle...	1 ~ 1000 miles
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when applying brakes the pedal went slowly to floor. pumping brakes helped in stopping failure was in anti-lock brakes control	1 ~ 74800 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY 2001 ford f150 door strikers are starting to rust.*mr the strikers hold the rear doors shut and if they fail	1
CHILD SEAT the consumer was driving through a patch of black ice lost control of the vehicle and rolled over 6 times....	1 ~ 18000 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT upon jacking the vehicle up to change the tire the truck failed. the jack was not built correctly. consumer was	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST when taking off from either a stop sign or light vehicle failed to accelerate forward properly. this caused the vehicle...	1 ~ 289 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT a snap ring inside the transmission fails allowing the planet to shift forward breaking housing tabs off causing a external...	1 ~ 114000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR transmission vibrates and cuts out when engaging speed and i have not received any recalls on my vechiel it is...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN failure to repair apparent defect @4000 miles under ford's bumper to bumper warranty. (nar) ph cb...	1 ~ 4000 miles
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM traveling south on hwy 78 in sachse tx my engine stalled at cruising speed if 45 mph. i lost all...	1 ~ 40000 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR unable to steering the vehicle while brakes are applied. dealer has inspected the vehicle and would not duplicate or correct	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT wipers come on by themselves from time to time. 8jb ...	1 ~ 50000 miles
LAMP > BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle stalled on 5 different occasions numerous parts was replaced however the vehicle continued to stall also a faulty	1 ~ 7800 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS vehicle was at dealership for warranty work. while parked driver's power seat shorted out and caught fire causing $ 17000.00	1
SELECTOR DEVICES > AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE consumer is experiencing a problem with the dual fuel tanks . fuel crossing over between fuel tanks at random intervals.	1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while applying brakes the vehicle's wheel wont turn. dealer notified. please provide additional information. ts...	1 ~ 13200 miles
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING splined shaft from gearbox that pitman arm attaches to snapped at bottom of gearbox causing loss of steering and truck	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE 1. the parking brake does not disengage after it is engaged. 2. the engine leaks oil between the engine block...	1
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE tire separation resulted in damage to truck - replaced fuel fill line repaired lt side panel 8 ft box paint	1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when braking steering wheel vibrated /pulsated vehicle becames unstable felt like it was floating. vehicle has been taken to dealer	1
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer was driving at approximately 50 mph when high beams failed there was no light at all. consumer was told...	1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when turning a corner and signal light on the switch will turn off before consumer finishes making the turn. consumer	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING powersteering hose broke causing a leakage. when the consumer applied the brakes there weren't any brakes. consumer pressed hard on	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN when i put my truck into gear and initially start out there was knocking and clunking coming from under the...	1
WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT lift: wheel/towing apparatus on vehicle causes vehicle to move from side to side especially when pulling a trailer. it almost	1
LINES AND FITTINGS > AIR SUSPENSION > SPRINGS when the weather is cold slush accumulates in the front filter air box causing the truck to die / fail....	1
COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT there is a squealing noise coming from the front end in the suspension. dealership knows about the problem & referred	1
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brakes cylinder failed and sprayed brake fluid over the tires....	1
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES i would like to know about the idle arm control valve. what it is used for and why it would	1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER email foia rec'd fm webmaster complaint integrity of the fuel system and post collision fuel-fed fires for the model year	1
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE parking brake does not hold when set. a lot of force is need to set barking brake. campain id 98v101000...	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > VACUUM > POWER ASSIST 2005 ford f250. problem with the brake booster*cw the consumer stated he has the same problem as the f150's that	1
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > FRONT when driving at any speed and making a left or right hand turn front end makes a very loud noise....	1
AUTOMATIC (ASC) > ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving vehicle wandered from side to side and had almost hit a guard rail. vehicle was taken to the...	1 ~ 16 miles

FAQ

What year Ford F-250 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 21 years, Ford F-250 models of 2010, 2014, 2009 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Ford F-250?

Ford F-250 models of 1999 and 2017 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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