Ford F Super Duty Problems by Year
Ford F Super Duty years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical F Super Duty year: 1999, 2000. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 F Super Duty: 93 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 F Super Duty: 63 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2002 F Super Duty: 34 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 F Super Duty: 8 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1995 F Super Duty: 12 complaints, 1 recall
- 1998 F Super Duty: 14 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 F Super Duty problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 63 | 7 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 61 | 11 | 1 |
| Steering | 46 | 10 | 3 |
| Power Train | 45 | 10 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 40 | 8 | 4 |
| Engine | 38 | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 10 | 0 |
| Suspension | 28 | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 23 | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 9 | 5 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford F Super Duty model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Super Duty | 31 | 0 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2005 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2004 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 | — | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2002 F Super Duty | 34 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 F Super Duty | 32 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2000 F Super Duty | 63 | 3 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 F Super Duty | 93 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 | — | Tires | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 F Super Duty | 24 | 3 | — | Tires | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1996 F Super Duty | 8 | 2 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 1995 F Super Duty | 12 | 1 | — | Suspension | Far fewer complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford F Super Duty years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1999 (93), 2000 (63) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical F Super Duty year. 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 Super Duty?
Tires, with 63 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford F Super Duty have?
10 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.