Ford F-450 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 75 owner complaints and 12 recalls on file for the Ford F-450 (2009–2020).

Complaints
75
Recalls
12
Model years
12
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2009201012011320122201322014220153201613201772018182019242020
NHTSA complaints per Ford F-450 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.

Every Ford F-450 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2020 F-450242211Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2019 F-450181034Steering
2018 F-45070103Engine
2017 F-450132234Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 F-45030000Brakes
2015 F-45020002Engine
2014 F-45020100Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2013 F-45020001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2012 F-45030004Engine
2011 F-45010002Steering
2010 F-45000001—
2009 F-45000001—

Most common Ford F-450 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    17 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    16 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    14 complaints
  • Steering
    12 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    9 complaints
  • Electrical System
    8 complaints
  • Suspension
    8 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    5 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

202020212022202320252026
Complaints about the Ford F-450 received by NHTSA each month.

Ford F-450 recalls

  • Recall 25V270000Apr 23, 2025160,729 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V114000Feb 25, 20212 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V633000Aug 28, 2019639,137 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020

    Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 19V398000May 29, 201913 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019

    Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V401000May 29, 201922 vehiclesModel years 2015–2017

    Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V342000May 3, 201917 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018

    Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V894000Dec 18, 2018410,289 vehiclesModel years 2017–2019

    Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V331000May 22, 201714,410 vehiclesModel years 2017

    Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  • Recall 14V498000Aug 13, 20143 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.

  • Recall 13V535000Oct 30, 20132,951 vehiclesModel years 2011–2012

    Risk: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.

  • Recall 13V380000Aug 23, 201337 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.

  • 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.

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