Which Ford F Super Duty years should I avoid?

NHTSA data covers only 2005 and 2008 for this model, and neither year carries an avoid, caution, good, or best verdict in this dataset. There are no recall campaigns on file for either year.

What is the most common problem area on the Ford F Super Duty?

Across the years covered, Engine accounts for 23 of 58 total complaints (40%), followed by Steering at 20 complaints (34%).

Is the 2005 Ford F Super Duty reliable?

NHTSA lists 27 complaints for the 2005 model year, with Engine as the top problem area and a median mileage at failure of 80,000 miles. It carries a complaint index of 100, the higher of the two years in this dataset.

Is the 2008 Ford F Super Duty reliable?

NHTSA lists 31 complaints for the 2008 model year, with Engine as the top problem area and a median mileage at failure of 72,000 miles. Its complaint index is 0, the lower of the two years in this dataset.

Does the Ford F Super Duty have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for both the 2005 and 2008 model years in this dataset.

Ford F Super Duty Best and Worst Years (2005–2008)

Ford F Super Duty has no verdicts assigned for 2005 or 2008 in this dataset. NHTSA lists 27 complaints for 2005 and 31 for 2008, with Engine as the top-reported area for both years, at 80,000 and 72,000 median miles at failure respectively.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2005–2008
NHTSA complaints: 58
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Top problem area: Engine

F Super Duty Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Ford F Super Duty problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	100	27	1	0	0	Engine	—	—
2008	No verdict	0	31	0	0	0	Engine	—	—

Most common Ford F Super Duty problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Engine23 (40%)
Steering20 (34%)
Fuel System12 (21%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (21%)
Electrical System9 (16%)
Brakes7 (12%)
Transmission & Powertrain3 (5%)
Airbags1 (2%)
Other1 (2%)
Visibility & Wipers1 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

Which Ford F Super Duty years should I avoid?: NHTSA data covers only 2005 and 2008 for this model, and neither year carries an avoid, caution, good, or best verdict in this dataset. There are no recall campaigns on file for either year.
What is the most common problem area on the Ford F Super Duty?: Across the years covered, Engine accounts for 23 of 58 total complaints (40%), followed by Steering at 20 complaints (34%).
Is the 2005 Ford F Super Duty reliable?: NHTSA lists 27 complaints for the 2005 model year, with Engine as the top problem area and a median mileage at failure of 80,000 miles. It carries a complaint index of 100, the higher of the two years in this dataset.
Is the 2008 Ford F Super Duty reliable?: NHTSA lists 31 complaints for the 2008 model year, with Engine as the top problem area and a median mileage at failure of 72,000 miles. Its complaint index is 0, the lower of the two years in this dataset.
Does the Ford F Super Duty have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns for both the 2005 and 2008 model years in this dataset.