1. Ford F-250
  2. Problems
  3. Trailer Hitches

Ford F-250 Trailer Hitches Problems

3
Owner complaint records in our dataset
3
Years with records
2008–2014
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 3 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • January 1, 2015 · 66,000 miles

    Trailer Hitches

    Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-250. While driving at 40 mph, the trailer hitch failed and damaged the vehicle causing it to turn over. The contact mentioned that the ball hitch fractured and the trailer detached from the truck. The contact sustained neck injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10733041

    2010 records in this system

  • February 11, 2014 · 2,150 miles

    Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Trailer Hitches

    When towing a travel trailer something seems to be bending hitch pins slightly. This is unnerving to say the least. It appears this could be a safety issue if the pin fails. *tr

    ODI 10608085

    2014 records in this system

  • July 1, 2009 · 1,200 miles

    Frame And Members · Trailer Hitches

    Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-250. The vehicle has a 2006 pilot trailer. The contact stated that the trailer cable that hooks onto the rear of the vehicle failed. The original design was flawed and caused him to lose the trailer lights, as well as unnecessary wear and tear to the braking system. The current and failure mileages were less than 1,200. Updated 8/18/09 *cn updated 08/21/09

    ODI 10278422

    2008 records in this system