Ford F250 HD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
84,034 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1984 to 1990 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 25.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2003: 1; 2006: 1; 2009: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10028485 · 2003-07-17 (July 17, 2003)
1987 FORD F250 BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 13,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10028485 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10149290 · 2006-02-02 (February 2, 2006)
THE IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE AND ACTUALLY BEGAN TO MELT ON TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN. REPAIRS NOT DONE. VEHICLE STILL SITS WHERE IT WAS WHEN THE SWITCH FAILED. NHTSA RECALL #96V071000 AFFECTING 7.9 MILLION TRUCKS BETWEEN 1987 AND 1992. FORD DENIES A RECALL. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 154,467 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10267550 · 2009-05-02 (May 2, 2009)
FORD F-250 P/U, FUEL TANK SELECTOR SWITCH GONE OUT CAUSING FUEL TO BE SUCKED INTO FRONT TANK FROM THE REAR TANK. GAS FLOWS OUT FILLER NECK FROM MY FRONT TANK AL OVER THE GROUND. THIS IS A RECALL THAT FORD HAS TRIED TO SAY THE WORK HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE, BUT WONT TELL ME HOW I CAN CHECK FOR MYSELF.HAVE A FEW RECALL ITEMS THAT NEED FIX, AND ELLENSBURG FORD WILL ONLY FIX AT A COST TO ME. HAVE ALREADY HAD ENGINE FIRE AND WITH GAS SPILLING OUT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE HELP ME GET SOMETHING DONE IF U CAN. THANKS DEBBIE L. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10267550 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1987 | 0 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
1984: 0; 1987: 0; 1989: 0; 1990: 0