Reliability
Ford

Super Duty (5th)

2023-2025 · Heavy-Duty Truck · 3 engines
207 NHTSA Complaints
22 Recalls
9 Fire Reports
15 Crash Reports
Data covers 11 NHTSA model names
F-250 (CREW CAB)F-250 (REGULAR CAB)F-250 (SUPER CAB)F-250 SDF-250 TREMOR (CREW CAB)F-350 (CREW CAB)F-350 (REGULAR CAB)F-350 (SUPER CAB)F-350 SDF-450 SDF-550 SD
View all 6 generations of the Ford Super Duty → Inspection checklist

Reliability Score

8.5 / 10

Reliability score

Fewer owner complaints than similar heavy-duty trucks

The class average is 7.0. Based on complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the engine, transmission or drivetrain. Early evidence: under five years on the road.

Owners filed 45 powertrain complaints. A typical heavy-duty truck fleet of this size and age would have drawn about 94.

Scores this high have held: three years on they had moved 0.2 points in the typical case.

Breakdown
Complaints overall45 complaints against about 94 for similar vehicles
8.5
Last three years45 complaints against about 94 for similar vehicles
8.5
Engine, transmission or drive unit failed or replaced
n/aNot enough data
Oil consumption, fuel in the oil or overheating
n/aNot enough data

Each line scores one view of the same complaints the same way, so the lines overlap. The mark on each bar is the class average. A line needs 20 expected complaints to show a number.

By model year
  • 20238.1
  • 2024n/a
  • 2025n/a

Diesel: no clear difference from the gas version (27 complaints, 349,989 built)

Similar vehicles are others in the same class, compared at the same age and in the same years. The score counts complaints owners filed with NHTSA, per vehicle built, which is different from the share of vehicles that fail. How the score is worked out

On the record · from NHTSA's files, not reviewed by hand

Recall23V595
Power Train, Axle Assembly, Axle Shaft · 41,555 vehicles (6% of those built) · maker's estimate: 50% have the defect

Complaints by Engine Code

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6.7-V8-Diesel

6.7L 8-cyl
129 complaints 43.0 per year Diesel
9 fire reports
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
35
safety systems
28
engine
18
transmission
16
steering
14

7.3-V8-Gas

7.3L 8-cyl
57 complaints 19.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
21
safety systems
15
brakes
11
transmission
8
engine
7

Same engine used in

6.8-V8-Gas

6.8L 8-cyl
19 complaints 6.3 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
6
transmission
5
electrical
4
engine
2
brakes
2
Show 1 additional engine variant with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

Ford Super Duty Unidentified Engine

2 complaints 2.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

steering
1
transmission
1
fuel system
1

Owner Complaints by System

Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Ford Super Duty, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical System: 60 owner complaints
Safety Systems: 45 owner complaints
Transmission: 30 owner complaints
Engine: 27 owner complaints
Brakes: 26 owner complaints

What to check on a used 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty

On a used 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the electrical system (60), the airbags and driver-assist systems (45) and the transmission and drivetrain (30). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

  1. Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 60 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty about the electrical system.
  2. Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 45 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
  3. Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 30 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty about the transmission and drivetrain, all engines combined.
  4. Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty about the engine, all engines combined.
  5. On an empty road, brake firmly from 40 mph with a light grip on the wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty about the brakes.
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Recalls (22)

26V489000Jul 28, 2026serious
Back Over Prevention

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 and 2023-2026 F-250 SD vehicles equipped with 8-inch SYNC infotainment screens. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

26V204000Mar 31, 2026serious
Visibility

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

26V119000Mar 3, 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.

26V104000Feb 20, 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."

25V540000Aug 22, 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.

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25V455000Jul 7, 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.

25V401000Jun 13, 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."

25V315000May 9, 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.

25V306000May 9, 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.

25V157000Mar 14, 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 14, 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.

25V134000Feb 28, 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.

24V806000Oct 25, 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.

23V847000Dec 15, 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.

23V758000Nov 9, 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.

23V595000Aug 25, 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.

23V573000Aug 11, 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.

23V506000Jul 21, 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 21, 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.

23V420000Jun 9, 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."

23V379000May 26, 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."

23V344000May 12, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission.

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

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

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

NHTSA has 207 owner complaints on file for the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty?

NHTSA lists 22 recalls covering some 2023-2025 Ford Super Duty vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

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

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and 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. 207 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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