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Ford F 350 Sd — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Ford F 350 Sd model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
34
Years to Avoid
2020, 2017
Best Years
2026, 2009, 2007, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993
2026Best Year
0 complaints2 recalls25 TSBs
2025
15 complaints4 recalls88 TSBs
2024
46 complaints2 recalls181 TSBs
2023
48 complaints13 recalls260 TSBs
2022
139 complaints14 recalls225 TSBs
2021
6 complaints14 recalls1 invest.232 TSBs
2020Avoid
1 complaints15 recalls3 invest.296 TSBs
2019
13 complaints12 recalls3 invest.249 TSBs
2018
6 complaints10 recalls3 invest.250 TSBs
2017Avoid
114 complaints14 recalls3 invest.321 TSBs
2016
26 complaints4 recalls1 invest.116 TSBs
2015
26 complaints4 recalls2 invest.126 TSBs
2014
12 complaints5 recalls1 invest.146 TSBs
2013
12 complaints10 recalls1 invest.149 TSBs
2012
50 complaints10 recalls1 invest.130 TSBs
2011
63 complaints8 recalls1 invest.157 TSBs
2010
79 complaints7 recalls43 TSBs
2009Best Year
25 complaints5 recalls38 TSBs
2008
146 complaints1 recalls1 invest.94 TSBs
2007Best Year
35 complaints2 recalls2 invest.42 TSBs
2006
192 complaints2 recalls2 invest.102 TSBs
2005
269 complaints4 recalls2 invest.143 TSBs
2004
159 complaints3 recalls2 invest.63 TSBs
2003
164 complaints5 recalls5 invest.87 TSBs
2002
145 complaints4 recalls4 invest.41 TSBs
2001
188 complaints3 recalls8 invest.38 TSBs
2000
188 complaints3 recalls5 invest.62 TSBs
1999
169 complaints3 recalls5 invest.98 TSBs
1998Best Year
4 complaints1 recalls3 invest.5 TSBs
1997Best Year
3 complaints2 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1996Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1995Best Year
5 complaints1 recalls1 invest.1 TSBs
1994Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls
1993Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Ford F 350 Sd Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2020, 2017 Ford F 350 Sd are the most problematic years, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Ford F 350 Sd, consider the 2026, 2009, 2007, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

34 model years analyzed