Question 1

Is the Ford F-450 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Ford F-450 has 158 total NHTSA complaints across 8 model years. The most reliable years are 2015 (6 complaints), 2013 (8 complaints), 2011 (12 complaints). Years to avoid: 2020 (33 complaints), 2019 (32 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Ford F-450 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2020, 2019 Ford F-450. The 2020 model has the most complaints (33) with the top issue being FUEL SYSTEM.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Ford F-450?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Ford F-450 are 2015 (6 complaints), 2013 (8 complaints), 2011 (12 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2020	33	Kept smelling faint diesel fuel odor would come an...	Below Average
2019	32	THERE IS A NOTICEABLE AND WORSENING WOBBLING/ SHAK...	Below Average
2018	15	ALL 2018,F-450,OKALOOSA COUNTY FLEET TRUCKS. STAR...	Above Average
2017	26	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-450. WHILE ATTE...	Average
2015	6	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-450. THE CONTAC...	Excellent Reliability
2013	8	THE ONLY WAY TO CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE ON THE INS...	Excellent Reliability
2012	26	THIS VEHICLE IS AN AMBULANCE AND WAS DISPATCHED ON...	Average
2011	12	ENGINE LOGO LIGHT CAME ON; THEN RED SIGN CAME ON "...	Above Average

Ford F-450 — All Years

Ford F-450 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid