Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0 | typical | 2 | — | Few |
| 2007 | 0 | typical | 2 | — | Few |
| 2006 | 0 | typical | 3 | — | Few |
| 2005 | 0 | typical | 3 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median F250 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Latest Ford F250 recalls
Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from January 25, 2011, through April 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250,…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on August 15, 2011. Owners May contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Comm trans is recalling 108 my 2005-2008 Ford e250 and e350 vans built on Ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These lifts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e097). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Comm trans is recalling 111 my 2005-2008 Ford e250 and e350 vans built on Ford chassis and equipped with ricon platform style wheelchair lifts. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.
Remedy: Comm trans is working with ricon to correct the wheelchair lifts free of charge (please see 07e095). Owners May contact ricon at 1-818-267-3000 or comm trans at 901-726-9394.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ford F250 should you avoid?
None of the Ford F250 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
How many recalls has the Ford F250 had?
3 recalls across 2005–2008. The model year with the most is 2005. See all Ford F250 recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.