This page covers 6 recalls and 13 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford F-250 Sd.
Brakes are the leading concern among 2025 F-250 Super Duty owners, with several reports describing a burning rubber smell while driving or after stopping, in some cases recurring across multiple episodes before owners could pinpoint the source. Steering draws a smaller cluster of reports, and the electrical system accounts for two complaints, one involving the Bluetooth/infotainment system producing a loud, high-pitched tone and losing connectivity, and one describing the pre-collision system failing to operate correctly despite repeated dealer visits. A single report mentions the panoramic sunroof shattering without apparent external cause. The brake-related complaints are the clearest pattern at this mileage, with owners describing the burning smell as the primary symptom.
13
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2025 Ford F-250 SD has 6 recalls, the most serious being a brake system defect where a missing retaining spring can allow the brake pedal to disconnect from the booster, causing a sudden and complete loss of braking.
Two other recalls carry equal severity. The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and can detach, leaving the driver unable to shift into park and creating a rollaway risk. On the fuel side, cracked fuel return line connectors can leak diesel into the engine compartment, where hot components can ignite it. There is also a driveshaft concern: a failed friction weld can cause the rear driveshaft to separate, cutting drive power without warning. On the electrical side, the instrument cluster can fail at startup and leave the driver without speed readings or warning lights. A trailer lighting recall rounds out the list, covering vehicles equipped to tow: trailer lights and brakes may not function, reducing the trailer's visibility to other drivers and the driver's ability to control it.
At a glance
What can fail
The driveshaft's friction weld may fail, causing the rear driveshaft to separate and sudden loss of engine power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft if needed, at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The instrument panel cluster may fail to display information when the vehicle starts up.
What the fix does
A software update will be installed in the instrument panel cluster at a dealership or remotely, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The spring that holds the brake booster pushrod in place may be missing, allowing the pushrod to separate from the brake pedal and cause sudden complete loss of braking.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly at no cost to restore proper brake function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel return line connectors can crack, causing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
What the fix does
Dealers replace the fuel return lines at no cost. All vehicles have already been repaired.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and could detach from the steering column.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
