Ford F-450 years to avoid
The Ford F-450 years to avoid are 2020, 2019 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
166
Total complaints
14
Recall campaigns
1990–2020
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
F-450 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | High complaints + open investigation | 33 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 32 |
Every F-450 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020avoid | 33 | 1 | |
| 2019avoid | 32 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 15 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 8 | 1 | |
| 2012 | 26 | 4 | |
| 2011 | 12 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford F-450 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the F-450 years to avoid are 2020, 2019. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Ford F-450?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among F-450 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford F-450 have?
Across all model years, the F-450 has 14 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 166 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.