The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon routine State Inspection at the local authorized dealer, the horn and the air bags failed to operate as intended. Upon further inspection, corrosion was found on the body control module from water leaking into the unit. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side windshield was loose, and pressure was applied, possibly causing the water to leak into the unit. The vehicle was not repaired because the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V090000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Ford F-250 SD water leak problems
14 of the 6,554 owner complaints about the Ford F-250 SD describe water leaks into the cabin, most of them for the 2017 model year.
- owner complaints
- 14
- worst model year
- 2017
- typical mileage
- 34,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20221
- 20211
- 20201
- 20182
- 20175
- 20082
- 20052
Often reported together
What owners say
Water leaking inside on the windshield during heavy rain. All across the top. Headliner damp. Rear passenger side seat belt latch bolt keeps coming undone.
The cab roof clearance lights leak water when it rains. The water leaks into the electronics in the overhead console and down the A-pillar. Dealer advises it is a nonwarranty issue under extended warranty and a commonly known issue on these. trucks.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the water entered the vehicle from the roof running light assembly. The water entered the headliner and ran down the passenger’s side front door inside panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a leak from the roof running light. The contact was informed that the roof running light assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that the damage from the water leak was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,200.
Water leaking to the interior through passenger side a pillar.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f250. The contact stated that while driving in rainy conditions, water entered the vehicle. The contact believed that the water entered the windshield area and caused the electrical wires and cables located under the dashboard and the instrument panel to become wet. The water also drained onto the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal, and the carpet. The windshield became foggy due to the failure and the defogger was activated to clear the windshield. The vehicle was taken to midway ford (8155 w flagler street, miami, fl 33144, (786) 801-2969) several times for the failure. The dealer placed a protective seal inside and outside the vehicle windshield area and the dashboard area several times however, the repair failed to correct the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 41,000.
Body cab seam seal leak. New vehicles - the seals are cracking and allowing water to seep into the vehicles causing water and mold damage inside. Water enters cab into doors and underneath floor covering causing damage and potential health problems. This was found on my vehicle while performing recalls and a windshield replacement at the dealer. Dealer and ford trying to make me pay for mfg defect.
I am having the same issue as in case # pe18-011. My tailgate will open randomly on its own. The tailgate release will actuate over and over when the button is pushed once. Took it to a ford dealer and they confirmed that it is the same issue as tsb 17-2196. Water gets into a wiring harness. This should be a safety recall as the tailgate opening while towing could cause a limit to steering ability as the tailgate can make contact with the front of the trailer. It can also cause damage to the tailgate itself if it lands on something.
Truck had 12,000 miles on it and I had it for 9 months, got a musty smell coming from somewhere couldn't figure it out brought it to the dealer 2 times, they said it had no water leak, so I didn't my own test I noticed the back carpet wet, ripped the backseat out and noticed water pouring in from the louvers in the backside of the cab, dealer had to rake bed off and replace both louvers
Rainwater leaks into cab onto floor board left and right side.
Related recalls
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.
- Risk
- Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S78. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning December 7, 2026.
Recall number 26V689000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse direction.
- Risk
- A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S37.
Recall number 23V507000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 22V087000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2017 (5 complaints), 2005 (2 complaints) and 2008 (2 complaints).
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