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2003–2020 · 18 model years

Ford F-450 recalls & problems by year

29 recalls and 118 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints202025 complaints
Most recalls20194 recalls
Crashes reported6in owner complaints
Injuries reported90 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
081523302003: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2004: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2005: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2008: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2009: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2010: 0 complaints, 1 recalls2011: 9 complaints, 2 recalls2012: 14 complaints, 4 recalls2013: 6 complaints, 1 recalls2014: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2015: 6 complaints, 2 recalls2016: 4 complaints, 0 recalls2017: 21 complaints, 4 recalls2018: 10 complaints, 3 recalls2019: 20 complaints, 4 recalls2020: 25 complaints, 1 recalls2003200520072009201120132015201720192020
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2020 F-450——1252210
2019 F-450——4201040
2018 F-450——3100100
2017 F-450——4212230
2016 F-450——040000
2015 F-450——260000
2014 F-450——031110
2013 F-450——160000
2012 F-450——4140000
2011 F-450——290200
2010 F-450——100000
2009 F-450——100000
2008 F-450——100000
2007 F-450——100000
2006 F-450——100000
2005 F-450——100000
2004 F-450——100000
2003 F-450——100000

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine24
  • Power train19
  • Steering17
  • Unknown or other14
  • Structure13
  • Electrical system12
  • Suspension11
  • Engine and engine cooling9