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Ford F-250 Sd problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every F-250 Sd from 1991 to 2026: 6,528 owner complaints and 142 recalls across 36 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2019 (1164), 2017 (1155), 2018 (398).

Ford F-250 Sd
Photo: Deans Charbal · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Steering2484
Suspension2210
Engine & cooling694
Electrical500
Transmission & drivetrain455
Other / unknown447
Engine322
Wheels284

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
199101–
199203–
199314–
199412–
199519–
1996111–
1997239–
199811–
19992249–
20002233–
20012288–
20023245–
20034178–
20042254–
20053295–
20061274–
2007154–
20080141–
2009023–
2010032–
20110122–
2012057–
2013021–
2014026–
20152296–
20163290–
2017141155–
20189398–
2019111164–
202014265–
202112166–
202217124–
20231643–
2024439–
2025717–
202669–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Ford F-250 Sd?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2019 (1164), 2017 (1155), 2018 (398).

How many recalls has the Ford F-250 Sd had?

Across 1991–2026, NHTSA lists 142 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).