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Ford F Super Duty years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 412 complaints about the Ford F Super Duty since 1990, and 12 recalls have been issued. The 1999 model year has 93 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and tires problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
412
Recalls
12
Worst year
1999
Model years
1990-2008

Ford F Super Duty years to avoid

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

Best Ford F Super Duty years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Ford F Super Duty complaints by model year

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

1990199520002008

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ford F Super Duty problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    103
  • Brakes
    68
  • Tires
    64
  • Fuel system
    47
  • Transmission
    46
  • Steering
    46
  • Electrical
    34
  • Suspension
    31
  • Acceleration
    28
  • Wheels
    10
  • Lights
    9
  • Visibility
    6

Ford F Super Duty problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20087531Engine72,00000
20057327Steering80,00001
20048714Engine67,00000
20037427Engine96,00000
20027134Engine83,00002
20017432Engine83,00011
2000-63Engine85,00034
1999-93Brakes110,00036
1998-14Tires00
1997-24Tires31
1996-8Acceleration20
1995-12Suspension10
1994-20Brakes20
1993-3Engine20
1992-8Brakes10
1991-1Fuel system10
1990-1Electrical00

Recalls 12

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Questions about the Ford F Super Duty

What years of the Ford F Super Duty should you avoid?

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

What is the best year for a used Ford F Super Duty?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford F Super Duty?

Engine, with 103 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (68) and tires (64).

How many recalls does the Ford F Super Duty have?

12 recalls between 1990 and 2008. The 2000 model year has the most, with 3.

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