2025 Ford F-350 SD

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Ford F-350 SD has 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: the contact owns a 2025 ford f-350sd. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "499 miles remaining of def" was displayed. the contact indicated that the message was displayed even though the def was 75% full. the failure had occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was tak. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 3 crash reports 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

4 complaints

20%

• The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-350SD. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "499 Miles remaining of DEF" was displayed. The contact indicated that the message was displayed even though the DEF was 75% FULL. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was tak
• 2025 E-350 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete As transmission controls highway speed at 60mph and higher. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL 2025 E-350 to be reported as UNDRIVABLE and brought in IMMEDIATELY for Safety Recall, and highway safety international.
• After using manual mode and brakes to slow down I went back to automatic mode without coming to a stop. I was turning left and it felt like I had let off the gas completely but I was pressing harder and harder but my truck wouldn't do anything and the gas pedal did nothing. Then a second later it a

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-350SD. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "499 Miles remaining of DEF" was displayed. The contact indicated that the message was displayed even though the DEF was 75% FULL. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was tak”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

4 complaints

20%

• Consistently shutting off when truck starts. Happens every 5-7 startups and says have advanced traction control serviced at same time.
• The contact owned a 2025 Ford F SD-350. The contact stated that while driving back to the residence, after picking up the vehicle from the dealer, a burnt odor was emitting from the vehicle. The burnt odor was emitting from the A/C vents. Smoke was emitting from underneath the dashboard where the dr
• My vehicles turn signal audio indicator is extremely quiet and cannot be heard at speeds above 45MPH creating a safety issue. I have checked the vehicle audio settings in addition to the vehicle owner manual and there is no user setting to adjust audio. I asked the dealer where i purchased my vehicl

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 1 crashes

“Consistently shutting off when truck starts. Happens every 5-7 startups and says have advanced traction control serviced at same time.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

4 complaints

20%

• 2025 E-350 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete As transmission controls highway speed at 60mph and higher. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL 2025 E-350 to be reported as UNDRIVABLE and brought in IMMEDIATELY for Safety Recall, and highway safety international.
• The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the transmission independently shifted from first gear. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrollable. The contact t
• After using manual mode and brakes to slow down I went back to automatic mode without coming to a stop. I was turning left and it felt like I had let off the gas completely but I was pressing harder and harder but my truck wouldn't do anything and the gas pedal did nothing. Then a second later it a

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2025 E-350 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete As transmission controls highway speed at 60mph and higher. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL 2025 E-350 to be reported as UNDRIVABLE and brought in IMMEDIATELY for Safety Recall, and highway safety international. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

2 complaints

10%

• Consistently shutting off when truck starts. Happens every 5-7 startups and says have advanced traction control serviced at same time.
• When putting truck in reverse the rear cameras pop on the 12 inch screen, as I was backing up the screen flashed couple times and froze. Not knowing with no beeping, no real time video or even the collision control braking did not work causing me to back into a concrete light post causing damage to

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Consistently shutting off when truck starts. Happens every 5-7 startups and says have advanced traction control serviced at same time.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

10%

• 2025 E-350 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete As transmission controls highway speed at 60mph and higher. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL 2025 E-350 to be reported as UNDRIVABLE and brought in IMMEDIATELY for Safety Recall, and highway safety international.
• My vehicles turn signal audio indicator is extremely quiet and cannot be heard at speeds above 45MPH creating a safety issue. I have checked the vehicle audio settings in addition to the vehicle owner manual and there is no user setting to adjust audio. I asked the dealer where i purchased my vehicl

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 20 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-350SD. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "499 Miles remaining of DEF" was displayed. The contact indicated that the message was displayed even though the DEF was 75% FULL. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was tak
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Consistently shutting off when truck starts. Happens every 5-7 startups and says have advanced traction control serviced at same time.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: 2025 E-350 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete As transmission controls highway speed at 60mph and higher. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL 2025 E-350 to be reported as UNDRIVABLE and brought in IMMEDIATELY for Safety Recall, and highway safety international.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: Consistently shutting off when truck starts. Happens every 5-7 startups and says have advanced traction control serviced at same time.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)