Ford F-750 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 18, 2026 · 12 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 21 safety recalls on file for the Ford F-750, across 15 model years (1999–2022). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is engine.

Peak: 2017, with 3 complaints
1999: 0199902000: 002001: 1200112002: 002004: 0200402005: 112009: 1200912010: 002011: 2201122012: 002013: 2201322017: 332018: 0201802021: 112022: 120221

n = 12 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Ford F-750 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No F-750 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2017 F-750: 3 complaints, 1 recall
  2. 2013 F-750: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2011 F-750: 2 complaints, 3 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2001 F-750: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
  2. 2005 F-750: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
  3. 2009 F-750: 1 complaint, 1 recall

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-750 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Engine320
Service Brakes220
Fuel/propulsion System110
Fuel System, Diesel110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Power Train110
Service Brakes, Air110
Service Brakes, Hydraulic110
Structure110
Suspension110
Visibility/wiper110

All Ford F-750 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2022 F-75012—Fuel System, Diesel
2021 F-75013—Engine
2018 F-75001——
2017 F-75031—Engine
2013 F-75020—Fuel System, Gasoline
2012 F-75001——
2011 F-75023—Service Brakes, Air
2010 F-75001——
2009 F-75011—Service Brakes
2005 F-75012—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 F-75002——
2002 F-75001——
2001 F-75013—Suspension
2000 F-75006——
1999 F-75001——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Ford F-750 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (3), 2013 (2), 2011 (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-750?

Engine, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Ford F-750 have?

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