Model year 2018 · Ford

2018 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty. The most recent was reported on September 3, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
25V572000	September 3, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V880000	November 29, 2022	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
22V644000	August 26, 2022	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V087000	February 16, 2022	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
21V155000	March 10, 2021	Tires
19V880000	December 11, 2019	Seat Belts › Pretensioner
19V864000	December 4, 2019	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch
19V808000	November 12, 2019	Exterior Lighting › Headlights
19V278000	April 8, 2019	Engine

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Power Train (2) · Structure (2) · Engine (1) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V572000Manufacturer no. 25S89

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: September 3, 2025
Owner notification: January 13, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 1,456,417 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V572000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V880000Manufacturer no. 22S74

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: November 29, 2022
Owner notification: July 27, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 18,808 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V880000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V644000Manufacturer no. 22S51

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: August 26, 2022
Owner notification: July 14, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 277,040 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V644000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V087000Manufacturer no. 22S09

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: February 16, 2022
Owner notification: April 7, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 247,445 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD

Components: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Structure › Frame And Members › Underbody Shields

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V087000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V155000Manufacturer no. 21S10

Tires

Report received by NHTSA: March 10, 2021
Owner notification: April 27, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 15,769 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Safety risk

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V155000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V880000Manufacturer no. 19S52

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA: December 11, 2019
Owner notification: January 22, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 490,574 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty: October 8, 2015 – October 29, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Components: Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V880000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V864000Manufacturer no. 19S48

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Tailgate › Latch

Report received by NHTSA: December 4, 2019
Owner notification: January 22, 2020
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 231,664 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty: October 8, 2015 – November 3, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V864000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V808000Manufacturer no. 19C10

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA: November 12, 2019
Owner notification: November 25, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 86,296 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty: May 1, 2017 – October 8, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. 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 risk

DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V808000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V278000Manufacturer no. 19S11

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: April 8, 2019
Owner notification: May 31, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 131,068 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Components: Engine; Equipment › Electrical

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Safety risk

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V278000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 4, 2025.