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

Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2013 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2013 95 · 2014 88 · 2012 85 · 2021 82

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
Buy

158 complaints · 0 recalls

202077/100
Buy

254 complaints · 0 recalls

201965/100
Caution

1,151 complaints · 0 recalls

201877/100
Buy

397 complaints · 0 recalls

201768/100
Buy

1,155 complaints · 0 recalls

201679/100
Buy

285 complaints · 0 recalls

201580/100
Buy

295 complaints · 0 recalls

201488/100
Buy

168 complaints · 0 recalls

201395/100
Buybest year

116 complaints · 0 recalls

201285/100
Buy

323 complaints · 0 recalls

201181/100
Buy

370 complaints · 2 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2013?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2013 Ford F-250 (super 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 (super 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 (super 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.