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 | 3 | 4 | — | — | 73 | Good |
| 2025 | 3 | 6 | — | — | 72 | Good |
| 2024 | 2 | 20 | 2 | — | 78 | Good |
| 2023 | 4 | 39 | — | — | 77 | Good |
| 2022 | 13 | 75 | 4 | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2021 | 10 | 97 | — | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2020 | 9 | 174 | 5 | — | 56 | Fair |
| 2019 | 9 | 897 | 9 | — | 38 | Poor |
| 2018 | 7 | 300 | 5 | — | 55 | Fair |
| 2017 | 7 | 886 | 7 | — | 43 | 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 4 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 2498 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford F-250 Super Duty reliable?+
The Ford F-250 Super Duty scores 61/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 67 recall campaigns and 2498 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year F-250 Super Duty is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2024 F-250 Super Duty achieved the highest reliability score of 78/100 with 2 recalls and 20 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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