Ford F-250 years to avoid
No model year of the Ford F-250 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Ford F-250 years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford F-250 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford F-250 problems
All model years combined.
- Steering829
- Suspension798
- Engine708
- Brakes506
- Tires490
- Fuel system429
- Transmission406
- Electrical316
- Acceleration214
- Body147
- Wheels128
- Airbags116
Most reported problems on the Ford F-250
Ford F-250 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 77 | 143 | Suspension | 83,154 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 83 | 95 | Suspension | 77,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2012 | 55 | 266 | Suspension | 79,500 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 58 | 248 | Suspension | 70,000 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2010 | 87 | 73 | Steering | 80,331 | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 89 | 54 | Steering | 68,000 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 61 | 197 | Steering | 70,000 | 7 | 10 | |
| 2007 | 86 | 60 | Steering | 42,000 | 4 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2006 | 60 | 221 | Suspension | 60,000 | 4 | 10 | |
| 2005 | 75 | 144 | Engine | 65,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 75 | 154 | Engine | 39,000 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2003 | 77 | 116 | Engine | 75,000 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2002 | 69 | 156 | Engine | 89,000 | 2 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 51 | 220 | Tires | 65,000 | 4 | 16 | |
| 2000 | - | 326 | Tires | 79,000 | 5 | 33 | |
| 1999 | - | 581 | Brakes | 99,000 | 14 | 55 | |
| 1998 | - | 56 | Suspension | 115,738 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1997 | - | 304 | Tires | 116,240 | 10 | 20 | |
| 1996 | - | 175 | Tires | 126,881 | 4 | 10 | |
| 1995 | - | 184 | Brakes | 130,000 | 3 | 10 | |
| 1994 | - | 122 | Brakes | 103,000 | 8 | 5 | |
| 1993 | - | 129 | Fuel system | 160,000 | 6 | 5 | |
| 1992 | - | 119 | Fuel system | 91,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1991 | - | 107 | Fuel system | 102,000 | 5 | 5 | |
| 1990 | - | 111 | Fuel system | 122,000 | 6 | 4 |
Recalls 58
Questions about the Ford F-250
What years of the Ford F-250 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Ford F-250 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Ford F-250?
2009, 2007 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (54, 60 and 73).
What is the most common problem with the Ford F-250?
Steering, with 829 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (798) and engine (708).
How many recalls does the Ford F-250 have?
58 recalls between 1990 and 2014. The 1999 model year has the most, with 14.
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