Ford

Super Duty (5th)

2023-2025 · Heavy-Duty Truck ยท 3 engines
Best Engine โœ… Recommended (4.2)
175 NHTSA Complaints
20 Recalls
7 Fire Reports
9 Crash Reports
Includes data from: F-250 SDF-350 SDF-450 SDF-550 SD
View all 5 generations of the Ford Super Duty → ๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection checklist

Engine Reliability Ratings

6.8-V8-Gas

6.8L 8-cyl
โœ… Recommended (4.2)
11 complaints 3.7 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
3
other
3
engine
2
fuel system
1
electrical
1

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (3 complaints)
Engine Issues (2 complaints)
Fuel System Issues (1 complaints)

7.3-V8-Gas

7.3L 8-cyl
โš ๏ธ Caution (3.4)
53 complaints 17.7 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
21
safety systems
14
brakes
10
transmission
8
engine
6

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (21 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (14 complaints)
Brakes Issues (10 complaints)

Same engine used in

6.7-V8-Diesel

6.7L 8-cyl
โŒ Avoid (1.5)
110 complaints 36.7 per year Diesel
7 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
29
safety systems
26
engine
16
transmission
13
brakes
11

Known Issues

Electrical System Issues (29 complaints)
Safety Systems Issues (26 complaints)
Engine Issues (16 complaints)
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints and aren't included in the main ratings above. Low counts can mean a genuinely clean record, but they can also reflect VIN-decode anomalies in NHTSA data. Treat as informational, not as a confident rating.

Ford Super Duty Unidentified Engine

โœ… Recommended (4.8)
1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
1
fuel system
1

Known Issues

Transmission Issues (1 complaints)
Fuel System Issues (1 complaints)

Vehicle-Level Issues

These issues affect the Ford Super Duty regardless of engine variant.

Electrical System Issues (50 complaints)
electrical critical
Safety Systems Issues (40 complaints)
safety_systems critical
Brakes Issues (21 complaints)
brakes critical
Engine Issues (18 complaints)
engine critical
Transmission Issues (17 complaints)
transmission critical

Recalls (20)

26V104000Feb 19, 2026serious
Electrical System

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

26V119000Mar 2, 2026serious
Powertrain

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

25V134000Feb 27, 2025serious
Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-573. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.

25V540000Aug 21, 2025serious
Electrical System

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

25V315000May 13, 2025serious
Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

25V157000Mar 13, 2025serious
Visibility

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-507. The driver and front passenger windows may fail to detect an obstacle while closing and not reverse direction as intended.

25V163000Mar 13, 2025serious
Powertrain

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and detach from the steering column.

25V401000Jun 12, 2025serious
Service Brakes

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."

25V306000Sep 4, 2025serious
Fuel System, Diesel

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain F-250 and F-350 vehicles. Cracked fuel return line connectors may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

25V455000Jul 6, 2025serious
Fuel System

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

24V806000Oct 24, 2024serious
Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.

23V379000May 25, 2023serious
Equipment

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Bronco, 2023 Super Duty F-250, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles. The Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

23V595000Aug 24, 2023serious
Powertrain

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250 and F350 vehicles equipped with single rear wheels and a 10.5-inch rear axle shaft. The left rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.

23V506000Jul 20, 2023serious
Electrical System

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

23V507000Jul 20, 2023serious
Structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse direction.

23V847000Dec 14, 2023serious
Steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150 and Ford SD F250, F350, F450, F550, and F600 vehicles. The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

23V344000Dec 4, 2023serious
Steering

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft bolts may be missing or improperly tightened, resulting in possible separation of the steering column from the adjoining components.

23V573000Nov 7, 2023serious
Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-Super Duty F250, F350, and F450 vehicles equipped with the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature. The default rearview camera image may not be displayed when using the Pro Trailer Hitch Assist feature.

23V758000Sep 10, 2023serious
Powertrain

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.

23V420000Sep 5, 2023serious
Equipment

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty problems?

The 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty has accumulated 175 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Electrical System, Safety Systems, Brakes. As with any used vehicle, an inspection before buying and a vehicle history report are recommended.

Which Ford Super Duty engine is most reliable?

The 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty was offered with 4 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 6.8L 8-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.

Is the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty a good used car?

The 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty can be a sound used car depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 175 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty have?

The 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty has 175 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.

What recalls affect the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty?

There are 20 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN โ€” check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.

What should I check before buying a used Ford Super Duty?

Before buying a used Ford Super Duty, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Electrical System, Safety Systems, Brakes, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.

Does the Super Duty have NHTSA crash test ratings?

NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 175 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-05-23.

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