Ford F-250 problems, recalls & best years
The deets on every F-250 from 1991 to 2014: 3,886 owner complaints and 89 recalls across 22 model years.
The model years with the most owner complaints are 1999 (581), 2000 (326), 1997 (304). Best fuel economy: 16 mpg combined (1991).
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Problem areas across all years
Year by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Best mpg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5 | 107 | 16 | |
| 1992 | 4 | 119 | 15 | |
| 1993 | 6 | 130 | 15 | |
| 1994 | 8 | 123 | 14 | |
| 1995 | 3 | 184 | 14 | |
| 1996 | 4 | 176 | 14 | |
| 1997 | 10 | 304 | 15 | |
| 1998 | 6 | 56 | 15 | |
| 1999 | 14 | 581 | 14 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 326 | – | |
| 2001 | 4 | 220 | – | |
| 2002 | 2 | 156 | – | |
| 2003 | 2 | 116 | – | |
| 2004 | 2 | 154 | – | |
| 2007 | 4 | 60 | – | |
| 2008 | 7 | 196 | – | |
| 2009 | 0 | 54 | – | |
| 2010 | 0 | 73 | – | |
| 2011 | 2 | 248 | – | |
| 2012 | 1 | 266 | – | |
| 2013 | 0 | 95 | – | |
| 2014 | 0 | 142 | – |
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FAQ
What is the worst year for the Ford F-250?
The model years with the most owner complaints are 1999 (581), 2000 (326), 1997 (304).
How many recalls has the Ford F-250 had?
Across 1991–2014, NHTSA lists 89 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).