Ford F250

2009–2013 only

1,137 classified complaints 3 recalls

2009–2013 Ford F250 models have 1,137 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Control arms, ball joints and bushings, typically surfacing around 90,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009–2013 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford F250 report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

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1999–2003

2004–2008

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2014–2014

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009–2013 only

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 382 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 209 complaints

Median onset: 66,500 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 116 complaints

Median onset: 93,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Oxygen, NOx and EVAP sensors and valves · Exhaust and emissions 48 complaints

Median onset: 53,369 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $180–$500 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 44 complaints

Median onset: 99,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 36 complaints

Median onset: 26,865 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 32 complaints

Median onset: 43,800 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 31 complaints

Median onset: 101,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009–2013 model years. See the full Ford F250 report for every year and full specs/safety data.