Ford F-450 SD problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 63 owner complaints and 64 recalls on file for the Ford F-450 SD (2005–2026). The 2022 F-450 SD has the most serious complaints, most often about electrical system.

Complaints
63
Recalls
64
Model years
22
Worst year
2022

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Ford F-450 SD model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford F-450 SD years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2022 Ford F-450 SD — 24 complaints, 3 fires; top problem: Electrical System
  2. 2021 Ford F-450 SD — 18 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Electrical System

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2020 (0 complaints).

Every Ford F-450 SD model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 F-450 SD10003Steering
2025 F-450 SD20004Transmission & Drivetrain
2024 F-450 SD80313Acceleration & Cruise Control
2023 F-450 SD501013Brakes
2022 F-450 SD2403014Electrical System
2021 F-450 SD1801012Electrical System
2020 F-450 SD000010—
2019 F-450 SD10009Transmission & Drivetrain
2018 F-450 SD00007—
2017 F-450 SD100011Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 F-450 SD00003—
2015 F-450 SD00004—
2014 F-450 SD00004—
2013 F-450 SD00008—
2012 F-450 SD00007—
2011 F-450 SD00008—
2010 F-450 SD10006Wheels & Tires
2009 F-450 SD00005—
2008 F-450 SD10000Transmission & Drivetrain
2007 F-450 SD00001—
2006 F-450 SD00001—
2005 F-450 SD10001Engine

Most common Ford F-450 SD problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    16 complaints
  • Brakes
    13 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    10 complaints
  • Engine
    10 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    7 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    4 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Ford F-450 SD received by NHTSA each month.

Ford F-450 SD recalls

  • Recall 26V606000Sep 22, 202641,748 vehiclesModel years 2026

    Risk: A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V204000Mar 31, 2026422,613 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V158000Mar 17, 20269,839 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V104000Feb 20, 20264,381,878 vehiclesModel years 2022–2026

    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.

  • Recall 25V729000Oct 24, 2025174,853 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V686000Oct 10, 2025291,901 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V626000Sep 19, 2025115,539 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V572000Sep 3, 20251,456,417 vehiclesModel years 2015–2019

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V540000Aug 22, 2025355,656 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V455000Jul 7, 2025850,318 vehiclesModel years 2021–2023

    Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V401000Jun 13, 20252,345 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2025

    Risk: A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V315000May 9, 20251,076,138 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V163000Mar 14, 202511,621 vehiclesModel years 2025

    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.

  • Recall 25V134000Feb 28, 2025355 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 25V132000Feb 28, 202510,952 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 25V048000Jan 31, 202591,580 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V957000Dec 20, 2024295,449 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V806000Oct 25, 202424,950 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024

    Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display can decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

  • Recall 23V847000Dec 15, 202317,970 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A deactivated air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V758000Nov 9, 202313 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2022–2023

    Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V573000Aug 11, 202318,513 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An incorrect rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V507000Jul 21, 20231,339 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V506000Jul 21, 202338,695 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V420000Jun 9, 2023691,133 vehiclesModel years 2019–2023

    Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 23V344000May 12, 202319 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A disconnected steering column can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology