Ford E Series Super Duty Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 7, 2016 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Ford E Series Super Duty, across 3 model years (1999–2001). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is tires.

Peak: 2000, with 7 complaints
1999: 3199932000: 7200072001: 320013

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ford E Series Super Duty years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No E Series Super Duty model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2000 E Series Super Duty: 7 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2001 E Series Super Duty: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 1999 E Series Super Duty: 3 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Ford E Series Super Duty problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Tires730
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110
Seat Belts110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Steering110
Suspension110
Vehicle Speed Control110
Wheels110

All Ford E Series Super Duty model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2001 E Series Super Duty30—Seat Belts
2000 E Series Super Duty70—Tires
1999 E Series Super Duty30—Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ford E Series Super Duty years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2000 (7), 2001 (3), 1999 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Ford E Series Super Duty?

Tires, with 7 complaints across 3 model years.

How many recalls does the Ford E Series Super Duty have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.