Is the Ford F-250 Super Duty Reliable?
1967–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ford F-250 Super Duty Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 89 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 80 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 2 | 13 | 2 | — | 76 | Good |
| 2023 | 11 | 39 | — | — | 15 | Poor |
| 2022 | 10 | 67 | 4 | — | 18 | Poor |
| 2021 | 4 | 93 | — | — | 50 | Fair |
| 2020 | 7 | 170 | 5 | — | 33 | Poor |
| 2019 | 10 | 889 | 9 | — | 16 | Poor |
| 2018 | 6 | 299 | 5 | — | 38 | Poor |
| 2017 | 12 | 885 | 7 | — | 7 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the F-250 Super Duty Compares to Similar Vehicles
The F-250 Super Duty scores 23 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Ford F-250 Super Duty Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 2461 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford F-250 Super Duty reliable?+
The Ford F-250 Super Duty scores 42/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 67 recall campaigns and 2461 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year F-250 Super Duty is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 F-250 Super Duty achieved the highest reliability score of 89/100 with 2 recalls and 1 complaints.
How many miles does a F-250 Super Duty last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ford F-250 Super Duty owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used F-250 Super Duty will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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