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Ford F-250

7,916 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2019 ยท 1,141 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Steering

Complaints by model year

1989
11
1990
4
1991
108โš  5 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 6
1992
119โš  4 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 6
1993
129โš  5 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 4
1994
125โš  7 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 25
1995
182โš  10 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 17
1996
177โš  10 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 25
1997
298โš  19 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 19
1998
56โš  2 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 1
1999
585โš  54 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 13
2000
336โš  34 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 14
2001
220โš  16 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 24
2002
154โš  12 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 9
2003
115โš  5 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 8
2004
153โš  8 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 4
2005
142โš  3 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 3
2006
220โš  10 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 5
2007
60โš  2
2008
193โš  10 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 4
2009
54 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 1
2010
72โš  2 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 1
2011
246โš  6 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 3
2012
262โš  4 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 5
2013
95โš  2 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 1
2014
140โš  2 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 1
2015
269โš  7 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 6
2016
274โš  6 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 4
2017
1,074โš  12 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 10
2018
382โš  6 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 8
2019
1,141โš  16 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 10
2020
252โš  2 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 3
2021
157โš  3
2022
111โš  2 ๐Ÿ”ฅ 3

Most reported problem areas

Steering2,804
Suspension2,474
Power Train629
Service Brakes568
Tires527
Unknown Or Other518
Engine And Engine Cooling507
Electrical System489
Fuel System431
Hydraulic424

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (22)

2019 Power Train (20V576000)

Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S56.

2019 Power Train (19V688000)

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger side rear axle shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S31.

2009 Tires (11T002000)

Continental TIRE WILL Notify Owners AND Replace THE Affected Tires FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON April 14, 2011. Owners MAY Contact Continental Customer Service TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-799-2168.

2008 Air Bags (07V541000)

Dealers WILL Replace YOUR Driver AIR BAG Module FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON November 20, 2007. Owners MAY Contact FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

2008 Fuel System, Gasoline (08V191000)

Dealers WILL Install A Bracket ON THE Affected Vehicles FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON MAY 23, 2008. Owners MAY Contact FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

2006 Tires (05T022000)

Continental WILL Notify Owners AND Replace THE Tires FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON December 7, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Continental AT 704-588-5895.

2006 Service Brakes, Air (06E087000)

Harsco WILL Notify Owners AND Provide A Repair KIT Along WITH Repair Instructions FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began IN September 2006. Owners MAY Contact Harsco AT 507-235-7112.

2004 Tires (04V229000)

Dealers WILL Inspect AND, IF Necessary, Replace ANY Incorrect LOAD Range Tires. Additionally, IF ANY TIRE Required Replacement, IT IS Recommended THAT THE Wheel LUG NUT Torque BE Checked Within 500 Miles After ANY TIRE Replacement. Owner Notification Began ON MAY 21, 2004. Owners Should Contact. FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

2001 Seat Belts (01V227001)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Front Outboard SEAT BELT Buckles AND IF THE Buckle Fails THE Inspection Process, IT WILL BE Replaced. Owner Notification Began JULY 25, 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

2001 Exterior Lighting (06E052000)

Sabry LEE WILL Notify Owners AND Offer FULL Credit FOR ANY Noncompliant Headlamp. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin ON JUNE 14, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Sabry LEE Account Executive AT 1-866-467-2279.

2000 Equipment (00V284000)

Owners WILL BE Provided A Label WITH THE Required Statement, Along WITH Instructions FOR Affixing THE Label AT THE FUEL Filler DOOR. Owner Notification Began November 2, 2000. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

1999 Fuel System, Gasoline (99V219000)

Dealers WILL Reposition THE Front Strap Isolator.

1999 Vehicle Speed Control (99V062001)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Cruise Control Cables. AT THE Present TIME, THE Replacement Cables ARE NOT Available. Customers ARE Being Advised NOT TO USE THE Cruise Control System Until A Replacement CAN BE MADE.

1999 Vehicle Speed Control (98V192000)

Dealers WILL ADD A Retaining CLIP TO THE Speed Control Cable Fitting AT THE Accelerator Bracket.

1999 Fuel System, Gasoline (99V093002)

Dealers WILL Replace THE FUEL TANK Locator Bracket WITH A Similar Bracket Whose Design HAS BEEN Revised TO Incorporate MORE Rounded Surfaces Where Contact WITH THE TANK Occurs.

1999 Air Bags (98V303000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE CAST TOW Hooks WITH Forged Hooks.

1998 Fuel System, Gasoline (11V385000)

FORD WILL Notify Owners AND Instruct THEM TO TAKE Their Vehicles TO A FORD OR Lincoln Dealer TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK Straps Replaced WITH Straps THAT HAVE Increased Corrosion Protection. Early IN THIS Campaign, IF Replacement Straps ARE NOT Available, Dealers MAY Install A Cable Support Under THE Strap AS AN Interim Repair OR A Steel Reinforcement OVER THE Existing Strap AS A Permanent Repair. ANY Repairs WILL BE Performed FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON September 16, 2011. Owners MAY C

1997 Fuel System, Gasoline (00V231000)

Dealers WILL Inspect These Lines AND Replace THE Front FUEL LINE Assembly IF Necessary. Owner Notification Began October 27, 2000. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (96V184000)

Dealers WILL Inspect TO Verify THAT THE Retainer Clips ARE Installed AND IF Clips ARE Missing WILL Install Clips.

1994 Air Bags (93V184000)

Dealers WILL Inspect These Vehicles AND, IF Necessary, Install THE Correct AIR BAG Diagnostic Module.

1994 Electrical System (94V101000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Electronic Engine Control Module.

1994 Seats (96V064000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Seats ON THE Affected Vehicles. IF NO Damage IS Found, THE Driver SEAT WIRE Harness WILL BE Covered WITH A Protective Convolute Tubing, Wrapped WITH Electrical TAPE AND THE Harness WILL BE Rerouted. IF Damage IS Found, THE WIRE Harness WILL BE Replaced.

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