Ford F-250 SD Structure Problems
Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Ford F-250 SD across 22 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (66). The words owners use most often: “tailgate opened” (9% of reports).
- 198structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tailgate opened: mentioned in 17 of 198 complaints (9%)
- Super duty: mentioned in 13 of 198 complaints (7%)
- Tail gate: mentioned in 11 of 198 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 144 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 198 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 8 an injury.
Ford F-250 SD structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 1 | 2% | 1,000 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 8 | 6% | 19,600 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 11 | 7% | 21,528 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 12 | 5% | 3,003 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 21 | 2% | 16,033 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 16 | 4% | 19,000 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 66 | 6% | 30,000 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 4 | 1% | 22,500 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 7 | 2% | 107,000 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 1 | 4% | 57,000 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 4 | 3% | 47,000 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 7 | 5% | 16,750 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 3 | 6% | 3,450 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 3 | 1% | 37,500 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 9 | 3% | 38,200 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 7 | 3% | 73,341 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 4 | 2% | 38,000 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 3 | 1% | 55,000 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 4 | 1% | 136,000 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 4 | 2% | 202,500 |
| 1995 F-250 SD | 1 | 11% | 195,743 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera; structure:body:tailgate
Model years: 2023, 2024
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. Water may enter the Tailgate Park Assist Sensor Interface Module (TPASIM) and cause the rearview camera image to display intermittently or appear blue or black.
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the tailgate top camera, wire harness, TPASIM module, and update the Image Processing Module A (IPMA) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S66.
Structure:body:door
Model years: 2023
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse direction.
Risk: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S37.
Structure:frame and members:underbody shields; power train:driveline:driveshaft
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.
Seat belts:pretensioner; structure:body:roof and pillars
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The second power door lock actuator has failed on this vehicle at only 24,500 miles. This time the RF door did not lock or unlock electronically. I replaced the failed actuator myself. The inside of the actuator had water in it that looks like it caused the small electric motor to fail. This was…
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V087000 (Structure, Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of…
Cab trim is coming off vehicle, causing likelihood of vehicle getting water inside the body/ structure of the vehicle, which can lead to degradation and loss of structural integrity during a collision.
While driving down a two-lane road at approximately 60 miles an hour I passed a semi truck coming in the other direction and the momentary change in air pressure caused my hood to unlatch. Thankfully the secondary latch kept the hood from fully opening but had that latch not worked the hood would…
Vehicle: 2024 Ford F-250 Component: STRUCTURE â SUNROOF/MOONROOF Summary: While driving at highway speed (~75 mph) on I-75, the twin-panel moonroof suddenly exploded outward with a loud bang. All glass was expelled upward/outward; no glass fell into the cabin or onto the sunshade. No vehicles…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-250 SDs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 198 owner complaints about structure for the Ford F-250 SD. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-250 SD structure?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Ford F-250 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “tailgate opened”, in 17 of 198 complaints, followed by “super duty” (13).
Other Ford F-250 SD problems
- Steering problems (2,485)
- Suspension problems (2,211)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (692)
- Electrical System problems (500)
- Power Train problems (455)
- Engine problems (322)
- Wheels problems (284)
- Tires problems (244)
See all Ford F-250 SD problems.