Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | −20% | 3 | — | Few |
| 2012 | 0 | −20% | 3 | — | Few |
| 2011 | 2 | 2.0× | 3 | Engine | Few |
| 2010 | 1 | 1.5× | 3 | Wheel & Tire | Few |
| 2009 | 0 | −20% | 3 | — | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median F-450 Super Duty year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Ford F-450 Super Duty problems
Latest Ford F-450 Super Duty recalls
Equipment
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
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
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Ford F-450 Super Duty should you avoid?
None of the Ford F-450 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-450 Super Duty?
2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other F-450 Super Duty years at the same age, followed by 2012 and 2013. 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-450 Super Duty problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the wheels & tires (1), engine & cooling (1) and electrical system (1). Wheel & Tire complaints peak in the 2010 model year.
How many recalls has the Ford F-450 Super Duty had?
3 recalls across 2009–2013. The model year with the most is 2009. See all Ford F-450 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.