Ford F-450 SD recalls
NHTSA's records list 49 safety recalls covering the Ford F-450 SD since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2015-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 20, 2026. 3 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2026 Ford F-450 SD recalls 5
- Tailgate Cable May Fail
Component: structure. 30,123 vehicles potentially affected.
- Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 102,159 vehicles potentially affected.
- Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 41,748 vehicles potentially affected.
- Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected.
- Instrument Panel Display Failure
Component: electrical system. 355,656 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 Ford F-450 SD recalls 5
- Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 102,159 vehicles potentially affected.
- Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected.
- Instrument Panel Display Failure
Component: electrical system. 355,656 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Sudden Loss of Brake Function
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 2,345 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Column Shifter May Detach
Component: power train. 11,621 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Ford F-450 SD recalls 3
- Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 24,950 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Ford F-450 SD recalls 13
- Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 422,613 vehicles potentially affected.
- Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected.
- Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 850,318 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Rearview Camera Image May Display
Component: back over prevention. 355 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 24,950 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag May Become Deactivated/FMVSS 208
Component: air bags. 17,970 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Wheel and Hub Extender May Detach
Component: power train. 13 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Rearview Camera Image May Display
Component: back over prevention. 18,513 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Windows May Not Reverse Direction
Component: structure. 1,339 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Instrument Panel may Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 38,695 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202
Component: equipment. 691,133 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing or Loose Steering Column Bolts
Component: steering. 19 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Ford F-450 SD recalls 14
- Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 422,613 vehicles potentially affected.
- High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 9,839 vehicles potentially affected.
- Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
Component: electrical system. 4,381,878 vehicles potentially affected.
- Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach
Component: visibility. 174,853 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Properly
Component: back over prevention. 291,901 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 850,318 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Trailer Brakes May Fail
Component: electrical system. 10,952 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 91,580 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 295,449 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Wheel and Hub Extender May Detach
Component: power train. 13 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202
Component: equipment. 691,133 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Label Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 110 & 120
Component: equipment. 5,247 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 652,996 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Trailer Brakes May Fail
Component: electrical system. 391,836 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Ford F-450 SD recalls 12
- High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 9,839 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Properly
Component: back over prevention. 291,901 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control from Steering Column Detachment
Component: steering. 115,539 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, gasoline. 850,318 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 91,580 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 295,449 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202
Component: equipment. 691,133 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 652,996 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Secondary Fuel Filter May Leak
Component: fuel system, diesel. 19,697 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Wheel Hub Extenders may be Improperly Attached
Component: power train. 17,616 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fifth Wheel Bracket May Detach While Towing
Component: trailer hitches. 1,796 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Component: visibility. 79,017 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Ford F-450 SD recalls 10
- High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 9,839 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Properly
Component: back over prevention. 291,901 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Steering Control from Steering Column Detachment
Component: steering. 115,539 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Component: fuel system, diesel. 295,449 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202
Component: equipment. 691,133 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility
Component: back over prevention. 277,040 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unintentional Rollaway Due to Transmission Washer
Component: power train. 23,165 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield Wipers May Fail
Component: visibility. 652,996 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
Component: visibility. 79,017 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 620,246 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Ford F-450 SD recalls 9
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202
Component: equipment. 691,133 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility
Component: back over prevention. 277,040 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 21,904 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 490,574 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 231,664 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim
Component: exterior lighting. 86,296 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire
Component: engine. 131,068 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unsecured Park Pawl may cause Unintended Movement
Component: power train. 4 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Ford F-450 SD recalls 7
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driveshaft May Become Imbalanced
Component: power train. 18,808 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility
Component: back over prevention. 277,040 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 490,574 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 231,664 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim
Component: exterior lighting. 86,296 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire
Component: engine. 131,068 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Ford F-450 SD recalls 10
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driveshaft May Become Imbalanced
Component: power train. 18,808 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility
Component: back over prevention. 277,040 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment
Component: seat belts. 490,574 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 231,664 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire
Component: engine. 131,068 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Doors may Open while Driving
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 1,101,107 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Seat and Seat Belt Weld/FMVSS 210,207
Component: seat belts. 504 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207
Component: seats. 2,204 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driveline Vibrations May Fracture Transmission
Component: power train. 509 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Ford F-450 SD recalls 2
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy
Component: air bags. 310,203 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Ford F-450 SD recalls 1
- Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image
Component: back over prevention. 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
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