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Ford Super Duty years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 52 complaints about the Ford Super Duty since 1990, and 1 recall has been issued. The 1999 model year has 18 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and tires problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
52
Recalls
1
Worst year
1999
Model years
1990-2010

Ford Super Duty years to avoid

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

Best Ford Super Duty years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Ford 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.

19901995199619992000200120022006200720092010

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Ford Super Duty problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    12
  • Suspension
    8
  • Brakes
    8
  • Tires
    7
  • Steering
    7
  • Transmission
    6
  • Electrical
    6
  • Visibility
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Wheels
    1

Ford Super Duty problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2010-8Electrical13,00000
2009-1Wheels00
2007-1Engine00
2006-8Suspension35,00000
2002-1Brakes00
2001-1Acceleration01
2000-2Airbags01
1999-18Brakes95,00002
1996-5Engine00
1995-5Engine00
1990-2Body10

Recalls 1

See all 1 recalls for the Ford Super Duty

Questions about the Ford Super Duty

What years of the Ford Super Duty should you avoid?

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

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

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

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

Engine, with 12 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (8) and brakes (8).

How many recalls does the Ford Super Duty have?

1 recall between 1990 and 2010. The 1991 model year has the most, with 1.

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