NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford F-250 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2000 to 2011, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 11 model years (2000–2011) the Ford F-250 has 57 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2000 with 10; the cleanest is 2009 with 1.
- Model years
- 11
- Total recalls
- 57
- Worst year
- 2000
- Cleanest year
- 2009
2000–2011
10 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford F-250 | 2 | |
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1 | |
| 2008 Ford F-250 | 6 | |
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 4 | |
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 3 | |
| 2005 Ford F-250 | 1 | |
| 2004 Ford F-250 | 7 | |
| 2003 Ford F-250 | 7 | |
| 2002 Ford F-250 | 7 | |
| 2001 Ford F-250 | 9 | |
| 2000 Ford F-250 | 10 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford F-250
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS10
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING10
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL6
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS4
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT3
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR3
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY2
- SEATS2
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.