KnownCarProblemsFord F-250 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,471 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford F-250 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2012, 2011. The most common problem overall: steering.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Ford F-250 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 142 | Suspension | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 F-250 | 95 | Suspension | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 F-250 | 266 | Suspension | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 F-250 | 248 | Suspension | 2 | 6 |
| 2010 F-250 | 73 | Steering | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 F-250 | 54 | Steering | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 | 196 | Steering | 7 | 10 |
| 2007 F-250 | 60 | Suspension | 4 | 2 |
| 2006 F-250 | 221 | Suspension | 4 | 10 |
| 2005 F-250 | 144 | Engine | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 | 154 | Engine | 2 | 8 |
| 2003 F-250 | 116 | Engine | 2 | 6 |
| 2002 F-250 | 156 | Engine | 2 | 12 |
| 2001 F-250 | 220 | Wheels and tires | 4 | 16 |
| 2000 F-250 | 326 | Wheels and tires | 5 | 33 |
36 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Ford F-250
- What years of the Ford F-250 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (326), 2012 (266), 2011 (248).
- What is the most common problem with the Ford F-250?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the steering (708), suspension (654), engine (444).
- Which Ford F-250 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2009 (54), 2007 (60), 2010 (73). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.