Ford F-450 Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Ford F-450 years to avoid

No model year of the Ford F-450 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2020	42	25	Fuel system	97,000	1	2
2019	47	20	Steering	26,000	4	1
2018	74	10	Engine	18,000	3	0
2017	43	21	Body	55,700	4	2
2016	88	4	Brakes		0	0
2015	84	6	Engine		2	0	Fewest complaints
2014	90	3	Airbags		0	1
2013	84	6	Body		1	0	Fewest complaints
2012	61	14	Engine	63,000	4	0
2011	77	9	Engine	79,072	2	0	Fewest complaints
1990	-	2	Brakes		0	0

What years of the Ford F-450 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford F-450 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford F-450?

2013, 2015 and 2011 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (6, 6 and 9).

What is the most common problem with the Ford F-450?

Engine, with 30 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (19) and fuel system (19).

How many recalls does the Ford F-450 have?

14 recalls between 1990 and 2020. The 2019 model year has the most, with 4.

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