Reliability
Ford

Super Duty (2026)

2026 · Heavy-Duty Truck · 1 engine
17 NHTSA Complaints
5 Recalls
1 Fire Reports
1 Crash Reports
Data covers 9 NHTSA model names
F-250 (CREW CAB)F-250 (CREW CAB) ICEF-250 (REGULAR CAB)F-250 (REGULAR CAB) ICEF-250 (SUPER CAB)F-250 (SUPER CAB) ICEF-350 SDF-450 SDF-550 SD
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Reliability Score

Not rated

A comparison with similar vehicles needs three years on the road. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

6.7-V8-Diesel

6.7L 8-cyl
10 complaints 10.0 per year Diesel
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

electrical
5
engine
2
other
1
fuel system
1
brakes
1
Show 2 additional engine variants 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.

7.3-V8-Gas

7.3L 8-cyl
4 complaints 4.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

engine
1
exterior
1
electrical
1
transmission
1

6.8-V8-Gas

6.8L 8-cyl
3 complaints 3.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

transmission
2
electrical
2
brakes
2
safety systems
1
wheels tires
1

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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: 8 owner complaints

Recalls (5)

26V606000Sep 22, 2026serious
Exterior Lighting

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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."

25V866000Dec 12, 2025serious
Powertrain

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2026-2026 Ford Super Duty complaints?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Ford Super Duty. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the transmission and the engine.

Is the 2026-2026 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 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 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 2026-2026 Ford Super Duty have?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 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 2026-2026 Ford Super Duty?

NHTSA lists 5 recalls covering some 2026-2026 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 transmission and the engine, 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 2026 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. 17 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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