Ford Super Duty F Series Problems by Year
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Ford Super Duty F Series, across 7 model years (1996–2002). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Ford Super Duty F Series years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Super Duty F Series model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 Super Duty F Series: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Super Duty F Series: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Super Duty F Series: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 Super Duty F Series: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Super Duty F Series: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1998 Super Duty F Series: 1 complaint, 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 Super Duty F Series problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford Super Duty F Series model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Super Duty F Series | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | |
| 2001 Super Duty F Series | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2000 Super Duty F Series | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1999 Super Duty F Series | 4 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1998 Super Duty F Series | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 1997 Super Duty F Series | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 1996 Super Duty F Series | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Super Duty F Series years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1999 (4), 2001 (3), 2000 (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 Super Duty F Series?
Power Train, with 3 complaints across 3 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Super Duty F Series have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.