NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Ford F-450 SD Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 Ford F-450 SD has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Ford F-450 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2026 Ford F-450 SD owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford F-450 SD, describing incidents dated December 26, 2025 to September 15, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11771706 · Filed
Navigation sporadic. Shows location then puts you 200 miles away. now shows at dealer when im 30 miles from Dealer. has shown to turn into the water in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
ODI #11770665 · Filed
The navigation is intermittent, which causes the dash and connectivity to stop, which makes the dash go blank. Come back on and has shut the truck off a couple of times. Ford is saying it's connectivity, they're connectivity. People is saying the software software people are saying it's hardware…
ODI #11714117 · Filed
Steering wheel will not return to center after making a turn without assistance
Tailgate Cable May Fail
NHTSA #26V689000 · Structure — Body — Tailgate — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice
Reported October 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 30,123 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26S78 · Vehicles built May 30, 2026 – June 16, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.
Safety consequence
Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S78. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 7, 2026.
Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101
NHTSA #26V653000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported October 6, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 102,159 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C46
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Safety consequence
A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.
Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V606000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice
Reported September 22, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 41,748 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C43 · Vehicles built August 4, 2025 – August 4, 2026 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026.
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V104000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported February 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 4,381,878 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C10 · Owners notified March 25, 2026 · Vehicles built through February 19, 2026 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Instrument Panel Display Failure
NHTSA #25V540000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice
Reported August 22, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 355,656 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S88 · Owners notified September 5, 2025
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.
Safety consequence
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.
Other Ford F-450 SD model years
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