The best and worst Ford F150 years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Ford F150s old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2006–2009 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2011–2013 and 2018 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2011 Ford F150 · 37.4 per 10,000 sold (2.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 98,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2012 Ford F150 · 25.7 per 10,000 sold (1.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 94,840 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2013 Ford F150 · 39.0 per 10,000 sold (2.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 90,000 miles; then transmission control module and sensors.
2018 Ford F150 · 25.2 per 10,000 sold (1.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 44,500 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
Years with the fewest complaints
2006 Ford F150 · 5.0 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Spark plugs, coils and ignition, typically around 96,000 miles.
2007 Ford F150 · 5.2 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Spark plugs, coils and ignition, typically around 89,000 miles.
2008 Ford F150 · 6.1 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 90,000 miles.
2009 Ford F150 · 7.3 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Stalling and no-start, typically around 55,430 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Ford F150 year: 15.3 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Ford F150?
Among Ford F150s old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2013 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 39.0, about 2.5× a typical Ford F150 year. The 2011–2012 and 2018 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Ford F150?
The 2006 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Ford F150s from 2005–2022: 5.0, against 15.3 for a typical year. The 2007–2009 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2013 Ford F150?
The most-reported problem on the 2013 Ford F150 is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 90,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Ford F150 years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.