Ford F-450 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 110 owner complaints for the Ford F-450 (model years 2003–2020). The most reported problem area is engine (23 complaints), followed by power train (18 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 24 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2019 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 21 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2020 (24), 2017 (21) and 2019 (20). Among model years at least two years old, the 2003 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford F-450 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 8 of 18 | |
| Power train | 18 | 5 of 18 | |
| Steering | 17 | 5 of 18 | |
| Structure | 13 | 4 of 18 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | 6 of 18 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V270000 | Apr 23, 2025 | Back over prevention: sensing system, camera | 2015 | 160,729 |
| 21V114000 | Feb 25, 2021 | Exterior lighting | 2019 | 2 |
| 19V633000 | Aug 28, 2019 | Seats: mid/rear assembly | 2019–2020 | 639,137 |
| 19V401000 | May 29, 2019 | Equipment | 2015, 2017 | 22 |
| 19V398000 | May 29, 2019 | Equipment | 2018–2019 | 13 |
| 19V342000 | May 3, 2019 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2017–2018 | 17 |
| 18V894000 | Dec 18, 2018 | Engine | 2017–2019 | 410,289 |
| 17V331000 | May 22, 2017 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch | 2017 | 14,410 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 5 complaints and a fire in 7 complaints; 8 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.