Ford F-450 SD problems and complaints, 2021 to 2022
37 NHTSA owner complaints and 19 recalls across 2 model years, 2021 to 2022. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
- 37complaints
- 19recalls
- 0reported crashes
- 4reported fires
- 0reported injuries
Which Ford F-450 SD years should you avoid?
We cover 2 model years of the Ford F-450 SD, too few to say which stand out.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 37 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain10 (27%)
- Electrical & infotainment9 (24%)
- Brakes7 (19%)
- Structure & body7 (19%)
- Steering, suspension & tires2 (5%)
Recalls (19)
Body & glass · 26V204000 · Mar 2026 · model year 2022
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 26V158000 · Mar 2026 · model years 2021, 2022
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 26V104000 · Feb 2026 · model year 2022
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.
Body & glass · 25V729000 · Oct 2025 · model year 2022
A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V686000 · Oct 2025 · model years 2021, 2022
A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 25V626000 · Sep 2025 · model year 2021
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 25V455000 · Jul 2025 · model years 2021, 2022
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 25V132000 · Feb 2025 · model year 2022
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V048000 · Jan 2025 · model years 2021, 2022
Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 24V957000 · Dec 2024 · model years 2021, 2022
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 23V758000 · Nov 2023 · model year 2022
Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 23V420000 · Jun 2023 · model years 2021, 2022
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Safety · 22V384000 · May 2022 · model year 2022
Missing tire information could lead to an incorrect tire or rim being installed, or incorrect tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Body & glass · 22V250000 · Apr 2022 · model years 2021, 2022
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 22V193000 · Mar 2022 · model year 2022
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 22V013000 · Jan 2022 · model year 2021
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.
Transmission · 21V390000 · May 2021 · model year 2021
A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 21V379000 · May 2021 · model year 2021
A cracked mounting bracket could result in the fifth wheel detaching from the vehicle while towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Body & glass · 21V090000 · Feb 2021 · model year 2021
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.