Ford

F-450

Heavy Duty Pickup Truck · model years 1999 to 2026

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The verdict

Best year: 2026. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1.

Worst year: 2012. complaints: 14, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 4, about 4x this model's typical 1.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Ford F-450
Year	Trims	HP	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
1999	6Diesel, Gas	215	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2000	6Diesel, Gas	215	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2001	6Diesel, Gas	215	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2002	6Diesel	215	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2003	9Diesel, Gas	305	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2004	5Gas	325	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	6Diesel, Gas	325	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	7Diesel, Gas	325	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	4Diesel	325	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	7Diesel, Gas	350	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	2Diesel	350	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	1Diesel	350	1	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2011	5Diesel, Gas	390	2	9	1	ENGINE 27%, STEERING 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%
complaints: 9, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 5 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	5Diesel	300	4	14	1	ENGINE 21%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, STEERING 13%
complaints: 14, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, about 4x this model's typical 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	4Diesel	300	1	6	1	ENGINE 13%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%, POWER TRAIN 13%
complaints: 6, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 Score: 30 of 100, where higher is better.
2014	2Diesel	350	0	3	1	AIR BAGS 33%, BACK OVER PREVENTION 33%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 33%
complaints: 3, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 34 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	3Diesel, Gas	362	2	6	1	ENGINE 67%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 17%, WHEELS 17%
complaints: 6, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, about 2x this model's typical 1 Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	4Diesel	440	0	4	0	ENGINE 25%, POWER TRAIN 25%, SERVICE BRAKES 25%
complaints: 4, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 40 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	4Diesel	440	4	21	2	STRUCTURE 33%, POWER TRAIN 26%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%
complaints: 21, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, about 4x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 2 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	3Diesel	440	3	10	2	ENGINE 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13%
complaints: 10, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, about 3x this model's typical 1 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Diesel, Gas	440	4	20	2	STEERING 26%, SUSPENSION 14%, ENGINE 11%
complaints: 20, this model typically has none on file recalls: 4, about 4x this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2020	3Diesel	440	1	25	2 (1 open)	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 24%, POWER TRAIN 15%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%
complaints: 25, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, in line with this model's typical 1 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	4Diesel, Gas	440	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Diesel	475	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	4Diesel, Gas	no data	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	2Diesel	no data	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Diesel	no data	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	1Diesel	no data	0	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, below this model's typical 1 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Owner complaints1999: 0 to 2026: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Ford F-450 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.