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Ford F250 Ld — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Ford F250 Ld model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
6
Years to Avoid
1990, 1989
Best Years
1993, 1992, 1991

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 F250 Ld Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1990, 1989 Ford F250 Ld 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 F250 Ld, consider the 1993, 1992, 1991 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

6 model years analyzed