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Ford F-250 Sd warranty claim denied?
1,407 manufacturer communications on file
6 warranty extensions / campaigns 1991–2025 model years covered
If your Ford F-250 Super Duty's warranty claim was just denied, you're not alone, and the denial isn't necessarily the final word. Ford has filed 1,407 official communications with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration covering this model across its production years, including 6 documented warranty extensions and service campaigns tied to recurring issues such as diesel particulate filter (DPF) failures, selective catalyst reduction (SCR) catalytic converter problems, and NOx sensor faults on 6.7L diesel engines. These filings show that manufacturers sometimes acknowledge defects well after a vehicle leaves the factory, and dealers don't always cross-reference every extension or campaign when a claim comes across their desk. That gap is often where a denial can be challenged and, in some cases, reversed with the right documentation. A denial letter is a starting point, not necessarily the end of the process. Understanding what Ford has already disclosed about your vehicle, and how that compares to what your dealer told you, is the first step toward figuring out your options. A free assessment can help you see whether your specific denial lines up with any documented issue, and what a reasonable next step might look like for your situation.
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What Ford has documented for the F-250 Sd
Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.
2021-10-22 · 20M06-S2
Warranty extension Certain 2015 through 2016 Model Year Super Duty and 2016 through 2019 Medium Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine; Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension with Diagnostic Trouble Code...
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2021-09-17 · 20M06-S1
Warranty extension Certain 2015 through 2016 Model Year Super Duty and 2016 through 2019 Medium Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension with Diagnostic Trouble Code...
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2021-08-31 · 21N05
Warranty extension This program extends the warranty coverage of the rear nitrogen oxides (NOx) sensor for twelve months of service, beginning on the date the powertrain control module (PCM) is repro...
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2021-08-31 · 21N06
Warranty extension This program extends the warranty coverage of the catalytic converter portion of the selective catalyst reduction (SCR) system for twelve months of service, beginning on the date t...
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2021-02-11 · 20M06
Warranty extension This program extends the warranty coverage of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) when a diagnostic trouble code P2002 is present in the powertrain control module (PCM). Repairs as...
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2010-09-23 · CSP-10M05
Warranty extension FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CATALYST Y PIPE WARRANTY EXTENSION.. IN SOME OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN...
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· 06129
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS - NOISE. *TT UPDATED ON 02-27-07. *KB
· 06151
STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION. *KB
· 06152
SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS - 5.4 3V. *KB
· 061612
SERVICE CALIBRATION UPDATE - LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION - 6.8L. *KB
· 06171
6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS - LACK OF POWER, WHITE OR BLACK SMOKE, SURGE, P0238, P0299, P0404, P2262, AND/OR P2263. *KB
· 06176
HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS - 6.0L ENGINES. *KB
· 06177
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB
· 061811
SERVICE CALIBRATION UPDATE - LOSS OF RPM ON DECELERATION - 6.8L. *KB UPDATED 07-25-07. *KB
· 061912
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0340, P0344, P0345, P0349. ARE FOUND. *KB
· 06213
WHITE SMOKE, LACKS POWER, EXHAUST ODOR, SURGES, RUNS ROUGH, OR NO START - 6.0L. *TT
· 062211
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT JUMPER LINE TO HYDROBOOST CONNECTION. *KB
· 06226
BUCK/JERK STEADY THROTTLE OR SLIGHT TIP IN 6.0L. *KB
· 06229
6.0L - MIL ON WITH DTC P2138, P2139, AND P2140. *KB
· 06239
HESITATION, RUNS ROUGH, OR SURGE EITHER ON ACCELERATION OR DURING IDLE IN GEAR AND OCCURS RIGHT AFTER INITIAL COLD ENGINE START UP. *KB
· 062401
6.0L DIESEL ENGINE - OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER DUCT. *KB
· 06246
DTC'S P006A OR P132B - LACKS POWER, SURGE, OR FLUTTER AFTER FIELD SERVICE ACTION 06E17. *KB
· 071110
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
· 07112
STUCK OR JUMPING/BOUNCING/ERRATIC SPEEDOMETER AND/OR TACHOMETER. *NJ
· 0714
LACK OF COOLING FAN OPERATION. *KB
Common questions
Why would a dealer deny a warranty claim on a Ford F-250 Super Duty?
Dealers deny claims for many reasons, including disputes over whether a failure is covered, missed maintenance records, or simply not checking whether a manufacturer-issued extension or service campaign applies to the vehicle. Ford has filed 1,407 communications with NHTSA for this model, and denials sometimes occur before all relevant documentation is reviewed. Understanding what's been filed for your specific vehicle can clarify whether the denial was complete.
What is a diesel particulate filter (DPF) warranty extension, and could it apply to my truck?
Ford has filed warranty extensions specifically addressing DPF issues on 6.7L diesel Super Duty models, generally tied to diagnostic trouble codes like P2002. These extensions typically add coverage time beyond the standard warranty for a defined component or symptom. Whether one applies depends on your model year, engine, and the specific code or failure involved, which is why reviewing your vehicle against the filed extension language matters.
Can a denied Ford warranty claim actually be reversed?
Denials are sometimes reconsidered when additional documentation, such as a matching service bulletin, extension, or campaign, is presented that the dealer didn't initially apply. This isn't guaranteed in every case, but manufacturers do periodically acknowledge defects through extensions after standard warranties expire. Reviewing the denial alongside Ford's filed communications is a reasonable way to determine whether grounds exist to request a second look.
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