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Ford F-250 (crew Cab): which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (82/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2021 82 · 2011 81 · 2018 78 · 2022 77

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.

202664/100
Too New

7 complaints · 0 recalls

202277/100
Buy

116 complaints · 0 recalls

202182/100
Buybest year

158 complaints · 0 recalls

202077/100
Buy

253 complaints · 0 recalls

201965/100
Caution

1,151 complaints · 0 recalls

201878/100
Buy

382 complaints · 0 recalls

201768/100
Buy

1,155 complaints · 0 recalls

201181/100
Buy

370 complaints · 2 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2021?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Ford F-250 (crew Cab)’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 2026 Ford F-250 (crew Cab) head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Ford F-250 (crew Cab) 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.