NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Ford F-250 Safety Record
The 2025 Ford F-250 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2025 Ford F-250, federal safety regulators have not yet released crash-test results, leaving the model without an official NHTSA star rating or a computed Safety Index score. However, the truck is already under a Heavy burden band for recalls and owner complaints. This includes six distinct recall campaigns. One particularly notable recall advises owners to park outside due to a brake booster pushrod issue, highlighting a critical safety concern. Additionally, NHTSA has logged 15 owner-reported complaints, primarily detailing problems with the brakes, steering, and suspension. While the lack of crash-test data precludes any assessment of collision performance, the existing recall and complaint record warrants careful consideration from a safety standpoint.
The 2025 Ford F-250 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is subject to six recall campaigns according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Heavy |
| Recalls on file | 6 (includes park-outside) |
| Owner complaints | 15 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Ford F-250?
The 2025 F-250 enters the market with six recalls already issued, a significant volume for a vehicle in its first year. Of particular note is a park-outside advisory related to the brake booster pushrod. This critical safety action is joined by recalls for a diesel fuel line, which cites potential leakage in the engine compartment, and a driveshaft friction weld. These address fundamental mechanical and structural concerns. Owner complaints reinforce a focus on critical safety systems: twelve of the fifteen reported issues concern brakes, steering, and suspension. No crash-test data is available for the 2025 F-250. Previous model years, including the 2022 F-250 (Safety Index of 71), the 2021 (88), the 2020 (83), and the 2019 (84), were evaluated under different test conditions and do not provide an applicable safety assessment for the current model year.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
The 2025 F-250 is covered by six recall campaigns. Components addressed include the axle shaft driveshaft friction weld, the integrated trailer brake control, the instrument cluster panel, the brake booster pushrod retaining clip, and diesel fuel return line connectors flagged for potential fuel leakage into the engine compartment. The brake booster pushrod campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, the most serious classification NHTSA assigns.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT26V119000
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.
Reported 2026-03-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL26V104000
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Reported 2026-02-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL25V540000
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.
Reported 2025-08-22
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES25V401000
Risk: A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C26.
Reported 2025-06-13
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS25V306000
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. All vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S44.
Reported 2025-05-09
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)25V163000
Risk: A detached shifter will prevent the driver from shifting into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S20.
Reported 2025-03-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Ford F-250?
Fifteen owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 F-250, including two that describe a crash event. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Service Brakes with five reports, Steering with four, and Suspension with three, followed by smaller counts for the Electrical System and Exterior Lighting. All complaints are unverified consumer allegations and have not been confirmed as defects by NHTSA.
15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Ford F-250?
Six recalls have been issued for the 2025 F-250, a significant number for a new model year; owners should specifically check for open actions on the park-outside brake booster recall.
- The 2025 F-250 has a park-outside or do-not-drive recall in effect tied to the brake booster pushrod retaining clip, the highest-urgency designation NHTSA issues, and owners should verify via VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov whether this campaign is still open on their specific vehicle.
- A diesel fuel return line recall covers the 2025 F-250 for cracked connectors that may leak fuel into the engine compartment, a condition specific to diesel-equipped configurations of this model year.
- Fifteen unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year are concentrated in Service Brakes, Steering, and Suspension, the three systems most directly involved in crash avoidance, and two of those complaints describe an actual crash event.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2025 F-250, meaning no federal Safety Index or star ratings exist for this model year; the Heavy burden band reflects recall and complaint volume only and is not a substitute for crash-test performance data.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Ford F-250 places
The 2025 Ford F-250 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Ford F-250 safety questions
Was the 2025 Ford F-250 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 6 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-250 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Ford F-250, including a park-outside or do-not-drive campaign, which is the most serious class of recall. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Ford F-250?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 15 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Ford F-250. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford F-250 2025.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.