NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2026 Ford F-250 Safety Record
The 2026 Ford F-250 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2026 Ford F-250 currently has no federal crash test ratings, with NHTSA not having evaluated this model year. Consequently, a Safety Index score cannot be computed. The available record indicates a low burden of recalls and complaints. No open recall campaigns are presently active for the 2026 F-250, and owner-reported issues are few in number. This data does not offer insight into the truck's crashworthiness, but it does reflect an absence of federal recall intervention for the model year to date.
The 2026 Ford F-250 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall-and-complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2026 Ford F-250?
For the 2026 model year, the Ford F-250 has no crash-test data available from NHTSA, precluding the calculation of a Safety Index. This absence of formal assessment means no star ratings are published for frontal, side, or rollover protection. Given its recent market entry, the 2026 F-250 currently registers zero recalls. Owner complaints, however, have begun to accumulate, with seven unverified allegations submitted to NHTSA. The Electrical System and Service Brakes are the most frequently cited categories within these early reports. Notably, this small sample includes one alleged fire and two alleged injuries, occurrences that warrant close observation as more data becomes available. While preceding model years like the 2022 F-250 (Safety Index 71), 2021 (Safety Index 88), 2020 (Safety Index 83), and 2019 (Safety Index 84) offer historical context for the F-250 line, those scores apply only to their respective model years and do not extend to the 2026 iteration.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2026 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
The 2026 Ford F-250 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No recall components are listed, no park-outside advisory applies, and no do-not-drive guidance has been issued for this model year based on the current record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2026 Ford F-250?
NHTSA has received seven owner complaints against the 2026 Ford F-250, all unverified allegations. The top reported components are the Electrical System, cited in four allegations, and Service Brakes, cited in three. Power Train, Forward Collision Avoidance, Engine, and an unknown category each appear in one report. The complaint record also includes one alleged crash, one alleged fire, and two alleged injuries.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2026 Ford F-250?
Any buyer of a 2026 Ford F-250 should run the vehicle's VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall has been issued since the last data update. Recall status can change after a vehicle changes hands.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2026 Ford F-250, so no Safety Index or star ratings exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are currently on file for the 2026 F-250, placing it in the Light burden band alongside its low complaint volume.
- Seven unverified consumer allegations have been filed with NHTSA, with the Electrical System and Service Brakes as the most frequently cited components, and one alleged fire and two alleged injuries included in that total.
- Tested sibling years, including the 2022 at index 71 and the 2021 at index 88, provide crash-safety context for the F-250 nameplate but cannot substitute for a 2026-specific test result.
FAQ2026 Ford F-250 safety questions
Was the 2026 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 0 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2026 Ford F-250 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Ford F-250 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2026 Ford F-250?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2026 Ford F-250. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford F-250 2026.
- 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.