Ford F-350 Super Duty best and worst years
Each year is compared with the typical (middle) complaint count of the heavy-duty trucks we cover from the same model year, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Comparing within a year is fairer than one overall ranking, because older trucks have had more time to collect complaints.
Fewest complaints for their age
- 201150 complaints vs. 105 typical
- 200947 complaints vs. 82 typical
- 200761 complaints vs. 98 typical
- 201498 complaints vs. 149 typical
- 2006272 complaints vs. 384 typical
Most complaints for their age
- 2019467 complaints vs. 105 typical
- 2017564 complaints vs. 245 typical
- 2012183 complaints vs. 106 typical
- 2020188 complaints vs. 112 typical
- 2016209 complaints vs. 131 typical
Every year
| Year | Complaints | Typical that year | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 222 | 290 | About average |
| 2004 | 289 | 348 | About average |
| 2005 | 331 | 376 | About average |
| 2006 | 272 | 384 | Below average |
| 2007 | 61 | 98 | Below average |
| 2008 | 233 | 286 | About average |
| 2009 | 47 | 82 | Below average |
| 2010 | 60 | 62 | About average |
| 2011 | 50 | 105 | Below average |
| 2012 | 183 | 106 | Above average |
| 2013 | 86 | 102 | About average |
| 2014 | 98 | 149 | Below average |
| 2015 | 208 | 178 | About average |
| 2016 | 209 | 131 | Above average |
| 2017 | 564 | 245 | Above average |
| 2018 | 201 | 127 | Above average |
| 2019 | 467 | 105 | Above average |
| 2020 | 188 | 112 | Above average |
| 2021 | 96 | 74 | Above average |
| 2022 | 111 | 103 | About average |
Years not listed are too new to compare fairly, have too few trucks to compare against, or NHTSA lumps them in with other trucks.
What each generation is known for
- 1999–20047.3L and 6.0L Power Stroke diesel, 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 gas
The durable 7.3L diesel's weak spot is the cam sensor; gas engines can blow out spark plugs; 2003–2004 brought the troubled 6.0L.
- 2005–20076.0L 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.
- 2008–20106.4L 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.
- 2011–20166.7L Power Stroke diesel and 6.2L V8 gas
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.
- 2017–20196.7L 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.
- 2020–20226.7L 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.
- 2023–20266.7L Power Stroke diesel (standard and high output), 7.3L V8 and 6.8L V8 gas
Too new for clear patterns; recalls for axle shafts, a driveshaft weld and software are the main things to check.