Ford F-350 Super Duty Problems by Year

We compared every Ford F-350 Super Duty model year from 2009–2013 using 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No F-350 Super Duty year stands out with an unusual number of complaints. The best years are 2009, 2013 and 2010.

5model years
15complaints
3recalls
—worst years
2009, 2013best years

Complaints by model year

200920102011201220132751
Owner complaints per model year, Ford F-350 Super Duty. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20131−45%3BrakeFew
201252.0×3EngineAverage
201172.6×3EngineAverage
20102−20%3SteeringFew
20090−64%3—Few

* Complaints compared with the median F-350 Super Duty year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Ford F-350 Super Duty problems

  • Engine & coolingworst: 2012
    747%
  • Steeringworst: 2011
    320%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2011
    320%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2012
    320%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2011
    213%
  • Brakesworst: 2011
    213%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2010
    17%
  • Suspensionworst: 2011
    17%
  • Body & structureworst: 2012
    17%

Latest Ford F-350 Super Duty recalls

Equipment

NHTSA recall 14V-507 · Aug 18, 2014 · 76 vehicles

Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies.

Remedy: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014.

Equipment

NHTSA recall 14V-496 · Aug 11, 2014 · 88 vehicles

Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies.

Remedy: Versalift will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2014.

Equipment

NHTSA recall 14V-494 · Aug 8, 2014 · 49 vehicles

Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems.

Remedy: Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014.

All 3 Ford F-350 Super Duty recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Ford F-350 Super Duty should you avoid?

None of the Ford F-350 Super Duty years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What is the best year for the Ford F-350 Super Duty?

2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other F-350 Super Duty years at the same age, followed by 2013 and 2010. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Ford F-350 Super Duty problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (7), steering (3) and electrical system (3). Engine complaints peak in the 2012 model year.

How many recalls has the Ford F-350 Super Duty had?

3 recalls across 2009–2013. The model year with the most is 2009. See all Ford F-350 Super Duty recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.