Ford F-250 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 506 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Ford F-250 (2005–2014). The 2012 F-250 has the most serious complaints, most often about suspension.

Complaints
506
Recalls
5
Model years
10
Worst year
2012

Complaints by model year

2220051620069200746200811200934201079201113720125020131022014
NHTSA complaints per Ford F-250 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Ford F-250 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2012 Ford F-250 — 137 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Suspension
  2. 2014 Ford F-250 — 102 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Suspension
  3. 2011 Ford F-250 — 79 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Suspension
  4. 2008 Ford F-250 — 46 complaints, 1 crash, 1 fire; top problem: Steering
  5. 2013 Ford F-250 — 50 complaints, 1 crash; top problem: Suspension

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2007 (9 complaints).

Every Ford F-250 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2014 F-2501022100Suspension
2013 F-250501000Suspension
2012 F-2501373341Suspension
2011 F-250792012Suspension
2010 F-250340100Steering
2009 F-250110000Suspension
2008 F-250461100Steering
2007 F-25090002Suspension
2006 F-250160000Steering
2005 F-250220000Steering

Most common Ford F-250 problem areas (all years)

  • Suspension
    278 complaints
  • Steering
    253 complaints
  • Engine
    48 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    38 complaints
  • Electrical System
    34 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    33 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    18 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    17 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    13 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    11 complaints

Complaint trend

2020202120222023202420252026
Complaints about the Ford F-250 received by NHTSA each month.

Ford F-250 recalls

  • Recall 19V238000Mar 26, 201912 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 11V582000Dec 8, 201116,091 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.

  • Recall 11V352000Jul 13, 201126,715 vehiclesModel years 2007

    Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V128000Feb 24, 20118,022 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.

  • Recall 10V659000Dec 29, 201014,737 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology