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Insufficient owner data available to establish a clear overall sentiment.
3 problems reported (3 isolated) · low confidence
Problems owners report
- IsolatedSpontaneous vehicle fire
A 2019 F-450 with approximately 41,000 miles, described as dealer-maintained and under warranty, reportedly caught fire while exiting a freeway, resulting in a total loss.
- IsolatedPotential exhaust valve cracking
Mentioned as a concern for early-production 2011 6.7L Powerstroke engines.
- IsolatedHVAC system design
A post shows the HVAC housing for a Super Duty, noting the absence of a spot for a cabin air filter.
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Overall sentiment
Insufficient owner data available to establish a clear overall sentiment. The provided feedback is extremely limited and fragmented, consisting primarily of isolated technical inquiries, a single report of a catastrophic failure, and numerous references from a gaming context that are not relevant to real-world ownership experience. The scant real-world mentions include a question about a used 2011 model with specific warranty history, a report of a 2019 model catching fire, and a comment identifying an F-450 as a legitimate work truck rather than a modified "bro dozer." There is no recurring praise or criticism from a substantive number of owners to form a consensus.
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General recommendations
Based on the single substantive inquiry, a prospective buyer of an early 2011 model with the 6.7L Powerstroke diesel should verify the completion of known warranty campaigns, specifically programs #15M02 (Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor), #18M01 (Reductant Heater and Sender), and #21M04 (Exhaust Gas Recirculating Cooler). It is also advised to confirm whether the truck received the free ECM upgrade that increased horsepower from 390 to 400, which may require a dealer visit. One owner noted that early 2011 6.7L engines had potential exhaust valve cracking issues, suggesting a compression test may be warranted during a pre-purchase inspection.
Remarks
The vast majority of provided data points are from a video game tuning forum and are not applicable to a real-world ownership analysis. The few relevant data points are isolated and do not represent trends. The inquiry regarding the 2011 model suggests awareness of specific technical service campaigns for the early 6.7L Powerstroke engine, indicating these are known checkpoints for used vehicle evaluation. The report of a fire is a single, severe incident with no corroborating mentions of a pattern. Analysis based on approximately 3-4 substantive owner discussions relevant to real-world ownership.
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearWorst year: 2020. Years to avoid: 2020, 2017Source: NHTSA (US)Show table
Each year graded against the model's other years: Year Score. See all Ford F-450 Super Duty years to avoid
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24 | 1 | fuel system |
| 2019 | 20 | 4 | steering |
| 2018 | 10 | 3 | engine |
| 2017 | 20 | 4 | structure |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 | engine |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 | engine |
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | back over prevention |
| 2013 | 6 | 4 | unknown or other |
| 2012 | 14 | 7 | engine |
| 2011 | 11 | 5 | engine |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Recall notices31 on record · Source: NHTSA (US)Show recalls
2020 · seats:front assembly:reclinercampaign 19V633000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
2019 · enginecampaign 18V894000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
2019 · seats:front assembly:reclinercampaign 19V633000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
2019 · equipmentcampaign 19V398000
LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
2019 · exterior lightingcampaign 21V114000
Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling one 2020 Ford F450 vehicle and one 2017 Navistar Durastar vehicle, equipped with 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these lamps fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
2018 · enginecampaign 18V894000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
2018 · equipmentcampaign 19V398000
LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
2018 · exterior lighting:brake lightscampaign 19V342000
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
2017 · enginecampaign 18V894000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
2017 · equipmentcampaign 19V401000
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
2017 · exterior lighting:brake lightscampaign 19V342000
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
2017 · latches/locks/linkages:doors:latchcampaign 17V331000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
2015 · equipmentcampaign 19V401000
VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
2015 · back over prevention: sensing system: cameracampaign 25V270000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
2014 · equipmentcampaign 14V507000
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
16 older recalls not shown. Check nhtsa.gov with your VIN for the full history.
Specifications
Not sold in North America: these versions are from other markets.
6.7 V8 TD HO Power Stroke DRW
6.7L 8-cylinder diesel · 500 hp · RWD · automatic
Built 2023–2026