Ford F-450 SD problems by year
332 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 24 Ford F-450 SD model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | — | |
| 2023 | 5 | 13 | — | |
| 2022 | 24 | 14 | Electrical System | |
| 2021 | 17 | 12 | — | |
| 2019 Fewer complaints | 3 | 9 | — | |
| 2012 Fewer complaints | 3 | 7 | — | |
| 2011 | 6 | 8 | — | |
| 2010 Fewer complaints | 3 | 6 | — | |
| 2009 Fewer complaints | 3 | 5 | — | |
| 2008 | 68 | 3 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2007 | 16 | 1 | — | |
| 2006 | 35 | 1 | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2005 | 40 | 4 | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2004 | 33 | 2 | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2003 | 16 | 5 | — | |
| 2002 | 14 | 4 | — | |
| 2001 | 23 | 7 | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2000 | 43 | 5 | Tires | |
| 1999 | 66 | 5 | Power Train | |
| 1997 | 4 | 3 | — | |
| 1994 Fewer complaints | 3 | 2 | — | |
| 1993 | 5 | 3 | — | |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 | — | |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Ford.