NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2025 Ford F-350 Safety Record
The 2025 Ford F-350 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 6 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2025 Ford F-350 has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving it without an overall safety rating or individual star ratings in any category. Despite the absence of crash-test data, the F-350's record shows a heavy burden of recalls and owner complaints. Six recall campaigns have been issued, including one "park outside" advisory related to a brake booster pushrod issue. Furthermore, owners have filed twelve complaints concerning electrical, powertrain, and forward collision avoidance systems. This record suggests potential areas of concern for both prospective buyers and current owners.
The 2025 Ford F-350 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, carries a Heavy recall and complaint burden band, and is named in 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 | 12 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Ford F-350?
The 2025 F-350 has accumulated six recall campaigns and twelve owner complaints in approximately one year on the market, placing it in our Heavy burden band. This band indicates an above-average administrative and remediation footprint for a vehicle of its age. The recall activity is extensive, addressing issues in the drivetrain's axle shaft, braking hardware with a park-outside severity designation, trailer brake electronics, instrument panel software, and diesel fuel line integrity. Owner complaints include concerns about the forward collision avoidance system, which directly impacts active crash prevention. Of the twelve complaints, two allege an actual crash event and one alleges fire. These represent the highest severity complaint categories. There are no NHTSA star ratings for the 2025 F-350, nor for any sibling F-350 model years within the scope of our data, meaning no structural crash-test reference is available for this vehicle.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
The 2025 F-350 is named in six recall campaigns covering: axle shaft driveshaft friction welds, integrated trailer brake control in the electrical system, the instrument cluster and panel, diesel fuel system delivery lines with cracked return-line connectors, and brake booster pushrod retaining hardware. That brake booster campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive designation, meaning Ford and NHTSA consider the condition serious enough to advise against normal overnight parking or operation until the remedy is applied.
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-350?
Twelve owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2025 F-350, with the top components being the electrical system and powertrain at four alleged incidents each, followed by forward collision avoidance and engine and engine cooling systems at two each. Two complaints allege a crash and one alleges a fire. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
12 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Ford F-350?
Owners and prospective buyers of a 2025 F-350 should verify recall completion through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. This is particularly critical for the park-outside brake booster campaign, as recall remedies do not automatically transfer with vehicle ownership.
- The 2025 F-350 carries a park-outside or do-not-drive recall tied to the brake booster pushrod retaining hardware, a designation NHTSA and Ford reserve for conditions judged to pose an elevated risk during normal use or parking.
- A separate 2025 recall covers cracked diesel fuel return-line connectors that may leak fuel into the engine compartment, a condition with fire potential that owners of diesel-equipped trucks should prioritize confirming as resolved.
- The driveshaft friction weld recall spans both 2025 and 2026 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles, meaning trucks built across two model years share this powertrain concern and VIN-level verification is necessary to determine individual applicability.
- Forward collision avoidance appears as a reported complaint component in this model year, which is notable because that system is designed to intervene before a crash occurs, and any alleged malfunction in it falls directly within the safety-critical domain this desk tracks.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Ford F-350 places
The 2025 Ford F-350 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Ford F-350 safety questions
Was the 2025 Ford F-350 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 12 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-350 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Ford F-350, 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-350?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 12 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Ford F-350. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other F-350 years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford F-350 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.