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Buying a used 2025 Ford F-450 SD? Check these 4 recalls first
The headline item is a critical recall for a sudden loss of braking, which carries a stop-driving warning until repaired. A shifter that can break off the steering column is also significant, since it affects gear selection and park. Trailer brakes and lights that may fail and an instrument cluster that may fail at startup complete the list. Only two unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA, in wheels and power train, with no crashes, fires or injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Get written confirmation the brake-loss (stop-driving) recall repair was completed
- Work the column shifter through every gear and check for play or looseness
- Watch the instrument cluster power up across several cold starts
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Ford F-450 SD
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Super Duty trucks can suddenly lose braking · do not drive | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Ford Super Duty shifter can break off column | Power Train | high |
| Ford F-Series, Expedition: Trailer Brakes and Lights May Fail | Electrical System | high |
| Ford Super Duty instrument cluster may fail at startup | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
2 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | None found |
| Power Train | 1 | Yes |