Ford F-250 Super Duty vs. Ram 2500
Both trucks side by side for the years they were both sold (2003–2026): owner complaints filed with NHTSA, what each generation is known for, and years with a well-known costly problem.
How to use this: complaint counts are reports owners filed with NHTSA, not a reliability score. Best-selling trucks collect more reports simply because more are on the road. Use the numbers to spot years worth a closer look, then check the specific truck you're considering.
Complaints by year
Each count is compared with the typical (middle) count of the heavy-duty trucks we cover from the same model year. Counts as of October 5, 2026; a year's own page uses the latest count, so it can be slightly higher. Tap a count for that year's recalls, complaints and safety ratings.
| Year | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Ram 2500 | Typical that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 26 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 62 | — |
| 2024 | 38 | 59 | — |
| 2023 | 43 | 49 | — |
| 2022 | 127About typical | 181More than typical | 102 |
| 2021 | 165More than typical | 108More than typical | 74 |
| 2020 | 263More than typical | 162⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels had a recall for the CP4 high-pressure fuel pump. Make sure the recall work was done.More than typical | 112 |
| 2019 | 1,156More than typical | 192⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels had a recall for the CP4 high-pressure fuel pump. Make sure the recall work was done.More than typical | 104 |
| 2018 | 397More than typical | 2,595More than typical | 127 |
| 2017 | 1,155More than typical | 696More than typical | 182 |
| 2016 | 288⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 258More than typical | 128 |
| 2015 | 296⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 214More than typical | 156 |
| 2014 | 168⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 341More than typical | 69 |
| 2013 | 116⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | 178More than typical | 68 |
| 2012 | 323⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair. | Not separable | — |
| 2011 | 370⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: The 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.More than typical | Not separable | 56 |
| 2010 | 105⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.4L Power Stroke, known for radiator leaks, fuel in the oil and costly emissions parts. Gas trucks aren't affected. | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 77⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.4L Power Stroke, known for radiator leaks, fuel in the oil and costly emissions parts. Gas trucks aren't affected.More than typical | 219More than typical | 54 |
| 2008 | 337⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.4L Power Stroke, known for radiator leaks, fuel in the oil and costly emissions parts. Gas trucks aren't affected.About typical | 317About typical | 274 |
| 2007 | 114⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.0L Power Stroke, known for head gasket, EGR cooler, oil cooler and injector failures. Gas trucks aren't affected.About typical | 360More than typical | 98 |
| 2006 | 495⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.0L Power Stroke, known for head gasket, EGR cooler, oil cooler and injector failures. Gas trucks aren't affected.More than typical | 669More than typical | 383 |
| 2005 | 439⚠ Known problem: Diesel only: Diesels have the 6.0L Power Stroke, known for head gasket, EGR cooler, oil cooler and injector failures. Gas trucks aren't affected.About typical | 422About typical | 376 |
| 2004 | 408⚠ Known problem: 6.0L diesel only: Diesels from mid-2003 on have the 6.0L Power Stroke, known for head gasket, EGR cooler, oil cooler and injector failures. The 7.3L diesel and gas engines aren't affected.About typical | 582More than typical | 348 |
| 2003 | 294⚠ Known problem: 6.0L diesel only: Diesels from mid-2003 on have the 6.0L Power Stroke, known for head gasket, EGR cooler, oil cooler and injector failures. The 7.3L diesel and gas engines aren't affected.About typical | 661More than typical | 290 |
Recent years aren't compared until the typical truck that year has at least 50 complaints. “Not separable” means NHTSA files that year together with other trucks. Recall counts aren't shown here; open any year to see its recalls. ⚠ marks a well-known costly problem that complaint counts alone don't show.
Generations side by side
Ford F-250 Super Duty
- 1999–2004 common problems →7.3L and 6.0L Power Stroke diesel, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas
The 7.3L diesel's best-known weak spot is the cam sensor; gas engines can blow out spark plugs; 2003–2004 brought the troubled 6.0L.
- 2005–2007 common problems →6.0L Power Stroke diesel, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas
Front-end shake is reported on every engine, and the 6.0L diesel needs proof of 'bulletproofing' work.
- 2008–2010 common problems →6.4L Power Stroke diesel, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas
Front-end shake and steering wear lead the complaints; the 6.4L diesel is known for radiator leaks and fuel in the oil.
- 2011–2016 common problems →6.7L Power Stroke diesel
Front-end shake is the top complaint by far; the 6.7L's high-pressure fuel pump is the costliest risk, and 2011–2012 add turbo and sensor issues.
- 2017–2019 common problems →6.7L Power Stroke diesel and 6.2L V8 gas
More than half of all complaints describe front-end shake (death wobble), with no recall issued; several other recalls to check.
- 2020–2022 common problems →6.7L Power Stroke diesel, 7.3L V8 and 6.2L V8 gas
Front-end shake drops sharply; the new 10-speed transmission and a diesel fuel pump recall lead the complaints.
- 2023–2026 common problems →6.7L Power Stroke diesel (standard and high output), 7.3L V8 and 6.8L V8 gas
Too new for clear patterns; recalls are the main things to check, including a do-not-drive brake pedal recall on certain 2025 trucks, axle shafts, a driveshaft weld and software.
Ram 2500
- 2003–2009 common problems →5.9L and 6.7L Cummins diesel, 5.7L Hemi V8 gas
Steering parts lead the complaints and the left tie rod was recalled; Takata airbag recalls (with do-not-drive advice until repaired) are common; the 5.9L Cummins is known for weak lift pumps and injector wear.
- 2010–2012 common problems →6.7L Cummins diesel and 5.7L Hemi V8 gas
Steering parts lead the complaints with a tie rod recall; early 6.7L Cummins emissions parts are the common engine repairs.
- 2013–2018 common problems →6.7L Cummins diesel, 6.4L and 5.7L Hemi V8 gas
2017–2018 trucks had a recalled ABS unit failure that drives most complaints; on the 6.7L Cummins, DEF heaters, NOx sensors and EGR coolers are the common repairs.
- 2019–2026 common problems →6.7L Cummins diesel and 6.4L Hemi V8 gas
Certain 2019–2020 diesels had a fuel pump recall; transmission fluid leak recalls and intake heater relay fire recalls (park outside until repaired) are the other big items.
Years with a known costly problem
From our owner notes. Some affect only one engine, so trucks with other engines those years aren't affected: check which engine the truck you're looking at has.
Ford F-250 Super Duty
- 2003–2004 6.0L diesel onlyDiesels from mid-2003 on have the 6.0L Power Stroke, known for head gasket, EGR cooler, oil cooler and injector failures. The 7.3L diesel and gas engines aren't affected.
- 2005–2007 Diesel onlyDiesels have the 6.0L Power Stroke, known for head gasket, EGR cooler, oil cooler and injector failures. Gas trucks aren't affected.
- 2008–2010 Diesel onlyDiesels have the 6.4L Power Stroke, known for radiator leaks, fuel in the oil and costly emissions parts. Gas trucks aren't affected.
- 2011–2016 Diesel onlyThe 6.7L diesel's CP4.2 high-pressure fuel pump can fail and take the whole fuel system with it, an expensive repair.
Ram 2500
- 2019–2020 Diesel onlyDiesels had a recall for the CP4 high-pressure fuel pump. Make sure the recall work was done.