Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2025 Ford F-450 SD peaked in 2025, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
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2025 Ford F-450 SD
Pickup, diesel, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Sep 3, 2025 to Mar 20, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year44.75M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2025 pickup
Severity index0.02025 pickups average 6.0
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2025 Ford F-450 SD name powertrain
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
4 recall campaigns cover the 2025 Ford F-450 SD
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-104 | Feb 20, 2026 | When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn… | Electrical system | 4,381,878 | Software update |
| 25V-540 | Aug 22, 2025 | Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup | Electrical system | 355,656 | Software update |
| 25V-401 | Jun 13, 2025 | Brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a…Do not drive | Brakes | 2,345 | Repair or modification |
| 25V-163 | Mar 14, 2025 | Steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and detach from the steering column | Powertrain | 11,621 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2025 Ford F-450 SD
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 20, 2026Failure Mar 20, 2026Fackler, ALWheels
There is uneven tread wear and cupping on the Continental Tires installed by Ford. These tires were already replaced once and have the same issue after 7000 miles. The front tire Outer tread is wearing out and other owners are reporting tires ripping apart.
NHTSA complaint 11725905 - Filed Sep 3, 2025Failure Sep 2, 2025Battle Ground, WAPower train
Less than 4000 miles- first transmission failed while pulling a large trailer- ford replaced the transmission and the new transmission, only 200 miles later did the same thing when pulling a trailer, up hill. It throws the transmission into 10th gear and you loose all power, Check engine light comes on and it slams back into 4th gear. Will not shift in or out of 4th. We were almost in a head on collision pulling a trailer because it did it while passing a semi and we had no power. Two transmissions this low of mileage seems like it must be a batch of faulty transmissions that need to be recalled asap.
NHTSA complaint 11684755
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
119 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- TCU-26.2.12.2.1 Sep 17, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Addresses a bug that may cause updates to fail - TSB 26-2252 Sep 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Poor shift quality Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2704 and P0771 stored in the po… - ECG-26.2.12.3 Bronco,Esca Sep 9, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -ePrivacy enhancements - SSM 55100 Aug 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is completely detached from the seat cover and W7… - SSM 55118 Aug 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the following vehicles: * 2023-2025 F-Super Duty built on or before 02-Feb-2025 * 2024-2026 Ranger/Bronco/Mustang * 2024-2025 F-150 built on or before 15-Jul-2025 * 2024-2025 Nautilus built on or before 16-Feb-2025 * 2025 Explorer/Aviator built on… - SSM 55116 Aug 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the following vehicles: * 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 F-Super Duty built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator built on or after 02-Feb-2025 * 2025-2026 Nautilus built on or after 17-Feb… - SSM 55031 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is ope… - SSM 55021 Jul 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Bronco/Bronco Sport/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Maverick/Mustang/Mustang Mach-E/Ranger vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software concern… - SSM 54979 Jul 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera may exhibit a distorted or corrupted 360-degree camera image in the center display screen, but the rear-view camera image is operating correctly. To restore … - SSM 54975 Jul 1, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining noise. Additionally, the driver will be able to shift back to park. This may be d… - 25N10S1 Jun 23, 2026 · Other
Certain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail Crack - TSB 26-2256 Jun 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number LC3Z-6006-L to LC3Z-6781-A, remove the flex plate bolts AL3Z-6379-BA from the parts list as these bolts are in kit LC3Z-6781-A, update the claim quantity of the part num… - SSM 54900 Jun 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining noise. Additionally, the driver will be able to shift back to park. This may be d… - TSB 26-2263 May 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 and 7B177 outside of this article. Som… - TSB 26-2251 May 28, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2545. Reason for update: To correct the current Pinpoint Test description. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may require the replacement of the ambient air temperature sensor for various concerns. DTCs P… - PDM-26.21.5 SuperDuty May 12, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up feature - TSB 26-2220 May 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: *Incorrect fuel level displayed in the Ford Pro Telematics Drive App (may show 0% fuel level when the actual level is higher) *Incorrect fuel leve… - TSB 26-2185 May 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes 25-2621. Reason for update: add 2026 model year vehicles and Transit, update the causal part number (15604), update the Service Procedure, update the service labor operations for 2023 F-Super Duty, and add service labor operations f… - SYNC-26.2.3.11.1 SuperDut Apr 24, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Resolves SiriusXM disk memory usage - SSM 54765 Apr 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 Bronco, Bronco Sport, F-Super Duty, Maverick, Mustang, Mustang Mach-E, Ranger and Transit vehicles may exhibit a no audio/sound condition. This may be due to the software in the audio control module (ACM). To determine if it is a software con… - SSM 54763 Apr 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles built without lane departure warning (built with minor feature code HLEAA) and 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 26-Mar-2026 may exhibit a clicking or creaking type noise when turning the steerin… - ITRM-25.A04 SuperDuty Apr 10, 2026 · Over The Air
26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function - SSM 54738 Apr 13, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2025 Escape 1.5L/F-Super Duty/Transit vehicles may exhibit a lack of cooling from the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, which may be accompanied by abnormal rattling, grinding and/or squealing noises from the engine compart… - SSM 54722 Apr 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a trailer brake control module may exhibit a "Trailer Disconnected" message after cycling the ignition off and back on with a trailer connected. This may be due to the presence of an integrated battery char… - SSM 54720 Apr 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). This may also be acc… - 26E01 Mar 10, 2026 · Other
Certain 2023 - 2026 Model Year F-250 – F600 Super Duty Vehicles with 6.7L Engines Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update The affected vehicles were originally manufactured with Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software that did not provide the cor… - SSM 54678 Mar 20, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L/5.2L engine, 2021-2025 F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2025 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine may exhib… - DDM-26.21.5 SD Mar 30, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Prevents window bounce backs after using the one touch up feature" - TSB 26-2112 Mar 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes TSB 26-2059. Reason For Update: To add missing labor operations. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third … - SSM 54648 Mar 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2024-2026 F-150/F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit an inoperative front passenger window when operated from the driver master window control switch with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U2013:23 stored in the driver door module (DDM). This may be due to th… - SSM 54641 Mar 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2025-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles properly upfitted with a snowplow kit following the guidelines in the Super Duty Body Builders Layout Book (located on the www.FordPro.com website > Resources > Body Builder Advisory Service (BBAS) > Publications) may ex… - TSB 26-2092 Mar 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as well as removing Expedition and Navigator. One time use parts for Corsair and Bronco Sport were also added to the parts list. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model … - 26P02 Feb 10, 2026 · Other
Certain 2025-2026 Model Year F-150 and F-250-600 vehicles Driver Door Module (DDM) & Passenger Door Module (PDM) Software Updat - 25N10 Feb 17, 2026 · Other
Certain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Super Duty Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail Crack - TSB 26-2059 Feb 26, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2423. Reason For Update: Replace the incorrect acronym SOWC with the correct acronym OWC. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second… - SYNC-26.2.4.10 SuperDuty Feb 24, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements iclude: -Introduces the Start inhibit remote lockdown for Security package customers" - SSM 54592 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer reported transmi… - SSM 54594 Feb 18, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit rain sensitive wipers (if equipped) settings that do not change when selected in the center touch screen. Vehicles may also exhibit an inoperative heated steering wheel (if equipped) after a remote start even… - SSM 54601 Feb 24, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keyp… - ECM-25.10.21.2 SuperDuty Feb 6, 2026 · Over The Air
Quality improvements include: -Updates the emissions control system, improving performance in order to ensure meeting regulatory requirements - SSM 54564 Feb 11, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 F-150 and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function.<br /> <br /> For vehicles included… - SSM 54587 Feb 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit rain sensitive wipers (if equipped) settings that do not change when selected in the center touch screen. Vehicles may also exhibit an inoperative heated steering wheel (if equipped) after a remote start even… - SSM 54585 Feb 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2026 F-150 and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function.<br /> <br /> For vehicles included… - SSM 54584 Feb 16, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles that require replacement of the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) module may have previously experienced a PMI that will not complete during installation. This may be due to a concern with the PMI applicati… - TSB 25-2621 Feb 10, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a no crank/no start condition where the customer cannot start their vehicle. The vehicle may also exhibit a "No Key Detected" message displayed on the instrument panel cluster (IPC), and no key f… - SSM 54546 Feb 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty and 2024-2026 F-150 vehicles were not produced with a factory wired keyless entry keypad. If the customer desires to install a Ford Accessory wireless keyless entry keypad, the radio transceiver module (RTM) in these vehicles ope… - ABS-25.16.J SuperDuty Jan 22, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Addresses false Diagnostic Trouble Codes that may lead to error messages in the cluster" - SSM 54534 Jan 30, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer mo… - TCU-25.2.8.5 SuperDuty Jan 9, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Addresses a loss of connectivity caused by a Cellular Domain Service outage" - ECG2-25.2.8.5 SuperDuty Jan 9, 2026 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Enhanced FordPass connectivity" - SSM 54493 Jan 15, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2025 Mustang Mach-E and 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 360 degree camera may exhibit a distorted or blurry 360 degree camera image in the center display screen, but the rear view camera image is operating correctly. To restore the… - SSM 54503 Jan 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2026 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. The vehicle may also exhibit a clicking noise from the trailer mo… - SSM 54507 Jan 19, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down front windows may exhibit a window not responding to one-touch controls and/or bouncing back when using the one-touch close function.<br /><br /> For vehicles effected … - TSB 25-2545 Jan 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2025 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 14-Jun-2025 may require the replacement of the ambient air temperature (AAT) sensor for various concerns. DTCs P0071, P0072, and/or P0073 may be present in the powertrain control module (PCM). - SSM 54448 Dec 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2017-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull/drift condition during braking. This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. Repeated, heavy brake applications may assist to resolve the pull/drift condition. The Workshop Manual, Sectio… - SYNC-25.2.4.9 SD Dec 16, 2025 · Over The Air
"Quality improvements include: -Resolves SiriusXM disk memory usage" - 25P35 Dec 23, 2025 · Other
Certain 2025-2026 Model Year F150, F250-F600 Vehicles. Front Door Lower Window Glass Run Replacement - SSM 54420 Dec 3, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 01-Oct-2025 may exhibit a "Hill Start Assist Unavailable" and/or "Parking Brake Limited Function" message at vehicle start-up with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U0151, U023A, U0159 and/or U0146 store… - 25L04 Nov 7, 2025 · Other
The affected vehicles were built without the XL Driver Assist Package and the window stickers incorrectly indicated that the vehicles were equipped with the XL Driver Assist Package. - TSB 25-2572 Nov 26, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This article supersedes TSB 25-2322 to update the Service Procedure, Labor Operations and Parts List. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an upper engine ticking or tapping noise at idle. Customers may also report experienci…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.