Ford F-450 problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Ford F-450 model year, from official NHTSA data.
63
NHTSA complaints
14
recall campaigns
26
service bulletins (TSBs)
3
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford F-450 | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | 19 | 4 | 7 |
| 2018 Ford F-450 | 10 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | 20 | 4 | 12 |
| 2016 Ford F-450 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2015 Ford F-450 | 6 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Ford F-450 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-450 | 6 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Ford F-450 | 14 | 4 | — |
| 2011 Ford F-450 | 9 | 2 | — |
Common problems
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakPE24014 · opened May 9, 2024 · open
- Power Tailgate Release SystemsRQ21001 · opened Jan 15, 2021 · closed Jan 10, 2024
- Power tailgate opens unintendedPE18011 · opened Oct 12, 2018 · closed Dec 12, 2019
- Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownRQ14005 · opened Jan 13, 2015 · closed Mar 15, 2016