Ford F-350 Super Duty Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 14, 2015 · 15 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Ford F-350 Super Duty, across 6 model years (2009–2014). The 2011 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is engine.

Peak: 2011, with 7 complaints
2009: 0200902010: 2201022011: 7201172012: 5201252013: 1201312014: 020140

n = 15 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ford F-350 Super Duty years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No F-350 Super Duty model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2011 F-350 Super Duty: 7 complaints, 3 recalls
  2. 2012 F-350 Super Duty: 5 complaints, 3 recalls
  3. 2010 F-350 Super Duty: 2 complaints, 3 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 F-350 Super Duty problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine620
Electrical System320
Fuel/propulsion System320
Steering320
Service Brakes220
Tires212
Engine and Engine Cooling110
Power Train110
Structure110
Suspension110

All Ford F-350 Super Duty model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2014 F-350 Super Duty01——
2013 F-350 Super Duty13—Service Brakes
2012 F-350 Super Duty53—Engine
2011 F-350 Super Duty73—Engine
2010 F-350 Super Duty23—Power Train
2009 F-350 Super Duty03——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ford F-350 Super Duty years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2011 (7), 2012 (5), 2010 (2). 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 F-350 Super Duty?

Engine, with 6 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Ford F-350 Super Duty have?

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