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Ford F-350 Super Cab: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2021 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (98/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2011 98 · 2013 86 · 2014 85 · 2012 81

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.

202175/100
Buy

88 complaints · 0 recalls

202068/100
Buy

182 complaints · 0 recalls

201967/100
Caution

452 complaints · 0 recalls

201877/100
Buy

199 complaints · 0 recalls

201770/100
Buy

557 complaints · 0 recalls

201676/100
Buy

208 complaints · 0 recalls

201576/100
Buy

207 complaints · 0 recalls

201485/100
Buy

98 complaints · 0 recalls

201386/100
Buy

85 complaints · 1 recalls

201281/100
Buy

183 complaints · 0 recalls

201198/100
Buybest year

50 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2011?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Ford F-350 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 2021 Ford F-350 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-350 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.