NHTSA Safety Recalls
Ford F-450 Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2011 to 2020, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 8 model years (2011–2020) the Ford F-450 has 21 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2019 with 4; the cleanest is 2020 with 1.
- Model years
- 8
- Total recalls
- 21
- Worst year
- 2019
- Cleanest year
- 2020
2011–2020
4 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford F-450 | 1 | |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | 4 | |
| 2018 Ford F-450 | 3 | |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | 4 | |
| 2015 Ford F-450 | 2 | |
| 2013 Ford F-450 | 1 | |
| 2012 Ford F-450 | 4 | |
| 2011 Ford F-450 | 2 |
What gets recalled most on the Ford F-450
- EQUIPMENT7
- ENGINE5
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS2
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER2
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
- BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.