The short answer
NHTSA's recall database lists 70 distinct safety-recall campaigns that cover at least one 2017–2025 Ford Super Duty (F-250/F-350) model year, as of Oct. 11, 2026. 2020 has the most (19); the components named most often are Powertrain, Rear camera / backover, Fuel system (diesel) and Equipment.
A recall count is not a reliability score. One campaign can cover a few hundred vehicles or more than a million, some campaigns are software updates, and recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer of that brand. For a used vehicle, the question that matters is whether that VIN's recalls have been completed: check it on NHTSA's free VIN lookup before you buy.
At a glance
Recall campaigns by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Components named most (campaigns) |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17 | Latches and locks (3), Engine (2), Powertrain (2) |
| 2018 | 12 | Engine (2), Structure (2), Rear camera / backover (2) |
| 2019 | 16 | Powertrain (3), Rear camera / backover (3), Engine (2) |
| 2020 | 19 | Powertrain (4), Rear camera / backover (4), Visibility (2) |
| 2021 | 16 | Fuel system (diesel) (3), Rear camera / backover (3), Visibility (2) |
| 2022 | 18 | Electrical (3), Visibility (3), Rear camera / backover (3) |
| 2023 | 17 | Rear camera / backover (5), Steering (2), Equipment (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | Rear camera / backover (3), Electrical (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | Powertrain (2), Electrical (2), Fuel system (diesel) (1) |
The campaigns that cover the most model years
| NHTSA campaign | Component | Model years covered (2017–2025) | What NHTSA says could happen |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V087000 | Structure | 2017–2022 | A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. |
| 20E090000 | Steering | 2017–2021 | If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 23V420000 | Equipment | 2019–2023 | Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| 22V644000 | Rear camera / backover | 2017–2020 | Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 26V104000 | Electrical | 2022–2025 | 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. |
| 18V894000 | Engine | 2017–2019 | When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire. |
| 19V278000 | Engine | 2017–2019 | A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| 19V864000 | Latches and locks | 2017–2019 | Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Recalls with a park-it or park-outside warning
NHTSA marks a recall "park it" when the manufacturer tells owners not to drive the vehicle, and "park outside" when there is a fire risk. These are the ones to clear before you drive a used one home:
- 21V390000 (Powertrain; model years 2021): A detached wheel and wheel extender can increase the risk of a crash. Do not drive.
- 23V758000 (Powertrain; model years 2022–2023): Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive.
- 25V401000 (Hydraulic brakes; model years 2025): A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. Do not drive.
Newest campaigns (filed in 2026)
Recalls keep arriving years after a vehicle is built. These were filed with NHTSA in 2026, so a used vehicle checked last year may need a fresh look:
- 26V489000, filed July 28, 2026: Rear camera / backover, model years 2023–2025. An obstructed rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 26V204000, filed March 31, 2026: Visibility, model years 2022–2023. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 26V158000, filed March 17, 2026: Fuel system (diesel), model years 2020–2022. High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 26V119000, filed March 3, 2026: Powertrain, model years 2025. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- 26V104000, filed Feb. 20, 2026: Electrical, model years 2022–2025. 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…
How to check a specific vehicle
- Get the 17-character VIN (windshield, door jamb or title).
- Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows unrepaired safety recalls from the last 15 years, by VIN, free.
- If anything is open, ask the seller to have it completed before delivery, or book it with a franchised dealer of that brand. Recall repairs are free.
- Ask for the service records; a completed recall shows on the dealer repair order.
- Wisconsin used-vehicle disclosures: Wisconsin dealers disclose a used vehicle's condition on the Wisconsin Buyers Guide (Trans 139.04); ask for it and read it with the recall printout.
- Our coverage: 45 days / 5,000 miles powertrain, on used units 10 model years or newer with under 150,000 miles. See dealer for details.
Getting recall work done in Barron
Recall repairs on Ford Super Duty (F-250/F-350) vehicles are done at no charge by a franchised Ford dealer. Ours: Swant Graber Ford, 1697 E Division Ave, Barron, 715-537-9500. Service is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (no Saturday service). Service loaners are available; ask the service department when you book.
Used Super Duty (F-250/F-350) checklist
Before you buy a used Super Duty (F-250/F-350)
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What to check on a certified Super Duty
Super Duty trucks often tow and plow. Check open recalls on the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and how many powertrain miles are left. Year-by-year engines and recalls: used Ford Super Duty guide.
More questions
Does Swant Graber Ford sell certified used Super Dutys?
Yes, qualifying Super Dutys as Gold or Blue Certified.
Questions
How many recalls does the Ford Super Duty (F-250/F-350) have?
For 2017–2025 model years, NHTSA lists 70 distinct recall campaigns as of Oct. 11, 2026. 2020 has the most (19). Counts change as new campaigns are filed.
Which used Super Duty (F-250/F-350) year has the fewest recalls?
In NHTSA's data, 2024 has the fewest (4). Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count isn't proof a year is better.
Are recall repairs free on a used vehicle?
Yes. Safety-recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer of that brand, regardless of who owns the vehicle. Ours: Swant Graber Ford.
Does a high recall count mean the vehicle is unreliable?
Not on its own. Recall counts don't reflect how many vehicles each campaign covers or how serious it is. Check whether the specific VIN's recalls are done, and look at service records and a pre-purchase inspection.
Next steps at Swant Graber
Swant Graber Motors (Chevrolet, Ram, Dodge): 1690 E Division Ave, Barron, WI 54812, 715-537-5657. Swant Graber Ford: 1697 E Division Ave, 715-537-9500. Search new or used inventory, or see shop near you for model-by-model answers.
