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Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated October 26, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.
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Ask the seller for proof the repair was completed, or run the free VIN check. Recall repairs are done at no cost by a dealer.

Recalls

1 total · 1 to confirm

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

Steering recall

Confirm it was repairedRecall 20E090000 · Dec 2020

If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
Status
Remedy available. Confirm by VIN that this repair was completed.
What to do
Enter the VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this car was repaired.

Owner complaints by system

32 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor
10

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 4fluid leaks 3smoke 2
A recent report: HOSE TO RADIATOR LEAKING, TOOK TO FORD DEALER, THEY SAID NEW HOSES AND NEEDED A NEW RADIATOR. SAID IT WAS STILL UNDER FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY. FORD WARRANTY DENIED THE NEW RADIATOR AND HOSES SAYING…
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HOSE TO RADIATOR LEAKING, TOOK TO FORD DEALER, THEY SAID NEW HOSES AND NEEDED A NEW RADIATOR. SAID IT WAS STILL UNDER FORD EXTENDED WARRANTY. FORD WARRANTY DENIED THE NEW RADIATOR AND HOSES SAYING THAT THE HOSE LEAK CRACKED THE RADIATOR AND THAT WAS THE OWNERS FAULT. TRUCK HAS JUST UNDER 44K MILES AND IS GARAGED AND WELL TAKEN CARE OF. WHAT GOOD IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, FIRST. AND SECOND, WHY SHOULD A RADIATOR GO BAD IN SHORT TIME. QUOTE FOR JOB WAS OVER $2000.00.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10873513 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
2

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 1unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK PICKED UP SPEED BY ITSELF UNTIL IT REACHED 95 MPH THEN THE ENGINE BOGGED DOWN REPEATLY,THEN I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND RESTARTED IT AND IT WORKED OK UNTIL…
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DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND THE TRUCK PICKED UP SPEED BY ITSELF UNTIL IT REACHED 95 MPH THEN THE ENGINE BOGGED DOWN REPEATLY,THEN I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND RESTARTED IT AND IT WORKED OK UNTIL EVENING THEN THE TRUCK FAILED TO START AND THE STARTER KEPT TURNING WITHOUT ME TOUCHING THE KEY. *TR

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10435129 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
20

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 2 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

loss of steering 12premature wear 2
A recent report: ISSUE #1 AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND AFTER HITTING A BAD BUMP ON ROAD, THE TRUCK WOULD GO INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE WHEEL HOP. THE ONLY WAY TO BRING VEHICLE BACK UNDER CONTROL IS TO SLOW DOWN BELOW 40 MPH…
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ISSUE #1 AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND AFTER HITTING A BAD BUMP ON ROAD, THE TRUCK WOULD GO INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE WHEEL HOP. THE ONLY WAY TO BRING VEHICLE BACK UNDER CONTROL IS TO SLOW DOWN BELOW 40 MPH. THIS NEARLY CAUSED A WRECK ON THE INTERSTATE. ISSUE #2. THE TRUCK CAB BUSHINGS WILL CRUMBLE IN YOUR HAND. THIS CAUSES A VERY HARSH RIDE OVER ANY TYPE OF BUMPS. I WAS TOLD BY FORD DEALERSHIP THIS IS NOT COVERED EVEN THOUGH THERE IS ONLY 62K MILES ON IT. IT COST OVER $1600 TO HAVE THESE 2 ISSUES FIXED. I HAVE 3 OTHER FRIENDS WITH THE SAME YEAR MODEL TRUCK THAT HAD TO HAVE THE SAME THINGS REPLACED. THE DEALERSHIP SAY THEY REPLACE THE SAME THINGS ON 3 TO 4 TRUCKS A MONTH. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FORD SHOULD BE REPLACING FREE OF CHARGE.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11139112 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 32 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2010 and 2018, roughly 4 a year, which is fewer than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.

How does it compare with other years? The 2010 has 32 complaints on file, fewer than the 2011 (122). Of the 11 model years of the Ford F-250 SD we cover, the 2011 has the most (122). Older model years have had longer to collect complaints.