2025 Ford F-250 SD Diesel Fuel System Line Recall (25V306)

Recall 25V306 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 Ford F-250 SD in recall 25V306?

Cracked fuel return line connectors may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain F-250 and F-350 vehicles. Cracked fuel return line connectors may leak fuel into the engine compartment.

Is it safe to drive a 2025 F-250 SD with recall 25V306?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the hoses, lines and piping, and fittings.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V306?

Recall 25V306 covers 5 vehicles: 2025 Ford F-250 SD; 2025 Ford F-350 SD.

NHTSA lists 5 vehicles in this campaign, built March 23, 2025 to March 23, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the F-250 SD diesel fuel system line recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the fuel return lines, free of charge. All vehicles have been repaired. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S44.

When was recall 25V306 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V306 to NHTSA on May 9, 2025.

This recall was filed 17 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 0 days. If your F-250 SD was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my F-250 SD is part of recall 25V306?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V306 is open on your F-250 SD, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V306000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should F-250 SD owners do about recall 25V306?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V306000 applies to your F-250 SD.
2. Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any hoses, lines and piping, and fittings symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are F-250 SD owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 1 of them about the fuel system.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the fuel system have been filed since recall 25V306 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 30 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 1 of them involve the fuel system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2025 Ford F-250 SD: 16 complaints in total, 0 about the fuel system
• 2025 Ford F-350 SD: 14 complaints in total, 1 about the fuel system

A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):

The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-350SD. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "499 Miles remaining of DEF" was displayed. The contact indicated that the message was displayed even though the DEF was 75% FULL. The failure had occurred on several occasions.

2025 Ford F-350 SD owner, ID, NHTSA complaint 11665758, filed June 9, 2025

Can recall 25V306 make my F-250 SD a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Fuel system defects can cause stalling, fuel leaks or a fire risk. Repeat stalling after a recall repair is a strong sign the fix did not work.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Ford F-250 SD has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the F-250 SD went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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