Vehicle safety record
1968 Ford F250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1968 Ford F250 with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1968 for the body. For comparison, the 1967 has 0 and the 1969 has 0.
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AFar fewer problems than a typical F250 year, for its age
#3 most complained-about 1968 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1968 Ford F250 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1968 Ford F250 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 1968 Ford F250
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 1968 ford f250. The vehicle has a set of cooper pro comp mudtrain tires (na). The contact stated that the inside wall design of the tires was splitting apart, which caused the inside to bulge and crack. The failure was discovered when the vehicle received a flat tire. He called cooper tires and they advised him to send them the tires; however, this could not be done because the vehicle would not have any tires at all. The manufacturer wanted the contact to pay for shipping and the cost to...
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repair the tire failure. They also charged $32 per tire for every tread that was used. The contact does not feel safe with these tires due to the fact that the nearest store is 25 miles away. The dot number, correct tire size, vin, and mileages were unknown.
Ford F250: every year compared
All F250 years1968 Ford F250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Ford F250 | 1 | 1 | A | |
| 1968 Ford Falcon | 1 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1968 Ford F150 | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1968 Ford F250
Does the 1968 Ford F250 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1968 Ford F250: body (August 1968). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1968 Ford F250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1968 Ford F250 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 20, 2008 and the latest on November 20, 2008. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1968 Ford F250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 77 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford F250 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford F250 years have the most complaints?
1968 (1), 1970 (1). See every Ford F250 year compared.
What should I do if my 1968 Ford F250 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data