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Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2020 (73/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2020 73 · 2011 72 · 2012 71 · 2019 70

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202265/100
Caution

555 complaints · 0 recalls

202168/100
Buy

937 complaints · 0 recalls

202073/100
Buybest year

506 complaints · 0 recalls

201970/100
Buy

953 complaints · 0 recalls

201857/100
Caution

1,835 complaints · 0 recalls

201767/100
Caution

1,066 complaints · 0 recalls

201666/100
Caution

1,686 complaints · 0 recalls

201566/100
Caution

1,425 complaints · 0 recalls

201469/100
Buy

1,362 complaints · 0 recalls

201361/100
Caution

2,796 complaints · 0 recalls

201271/100
Buy

1,717 complaints · 0 recalls

201172/100
Buy

2,137 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2020?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2020 Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2022 Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.