Ford F-250 SD years to avoid
More than twice the F-250 SD's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford F-250 SD years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford F-250 SD 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 SD problems
All model years combined.
- Steering2,488
- Suspension2,212
- Engine1,023
- Fuel system515
- Electrical502
- Transmission459
- Brakes289
- Wheels284
- Tires246
- Body198
- Driver assistance193
- Acceleration163
Most reported problems on the Ford F-250 SD
Ford F-250 SD problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 9 | Electrical | 8 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 17 | Brakes | 8 | 3 | ||
| 2024 | - | 41 | Electrical | 9,000 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2023 | - | 44 | Electrical | 4,500 | 16 | 2 | |
| 2022 | 74 | 130 | Fuel system | 39,000 | 17 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 70 | 171 | Fuel system | 48,000 | 12 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 54 | 271 | Transmission | 51,997 | 14 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 5 | 1,166 | Steering | 20,400 | 11 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 40 | 400 | Steering | 28,000 | 9 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2017 | 5 | 1,155 | Steering | 29,000 | 14 | 12 | Avoid |
| 2016 | 56 | 291 | Steering | 63,000 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2015 | 56 | 296 | Steering | 69,361 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2014 | 85 | 26 | Suspension | 70,000 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2013 | 94 | 21 | Engine | 42,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 90 | 57 | Engine | 56,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 77 | 122 | Steering | 34,500 | 0 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 89 | 32 | Steering | 45,310 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 84 | 23 | Engine | 30,507 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 78 | 141 | Engine | 43,910 | 0 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2007 | 86 | 54 | Suspension | 30,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 59 | 274 | Suspension | 40,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 56 | 295 | Suspension | 41,900 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 56 | 254 | Engine | 56,900 | 2 | 13 | |
| 2003 | 69 | 178 | Engine | 49,000 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2002 | 54 | 245 | Engine | 75,000 | 3 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 50 | 288 | Engine | 74,254 | 2 | 10 | |
| 2000 | - | 233 | Engine | 79,150 | 2 | 15 | |
| 1999 | - | 249 | Engine | 98,000 | 2 | 15 | |
| 1998 | - | 1 | Steering | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 39 | Engine | 98,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1996 | - | 11 | Engine | 104,000 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1995 | - | 9 | Engine | 158,210 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | - | 2 | Acceleration | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 4 | Fuel system | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 1 | Tires | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 70
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Ford F-250 SD in the news
- Ford recalls 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD and 2026 F-350 SD and other models over hinge and attachments problem (30,123 vehicles)
- Ford recalls 2026 F-150, 2025-2026 F-250 SD and 2025-2026 F-350 SD and other models over instrument cluster/panel problem (102,159 vehicles)
- Ford recalls 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD and 2026 F-350 SD and other models over exterior lighting headlights problem (41,748 vehicles)
Questions about the Ford F-250 SD
What years of the Ford F-250 SD should you avoid?
2017, 2018 and 2019. Each has more than twice the Ford F-250 SD's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2019 alone has 1,166, mostly about steering and suspension.
What is the best year for a used Ford F-250 SD?
2011, 2022 and 2008 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (122, 130 and 141).
What is the most common problem with the Ford F-250 SD?
Steering, with 2,488 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (2,212) and engine (1,023).
How many recalls does the Ford F-250 SD have?
70 recalls between 1991 and 2026. The 2022 model year has the most, with 17.
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