Ford SUPER DUTY F SERIES problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
13 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
80,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1996 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 13 complaints (23.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 3 | 23.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 15.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 7.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 7.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Seat Belts: 2; Steering: 2; Air Bags: 1; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System: 1; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2000: 1; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2007: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10069993 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
WE HAVE HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VAN, THE LATEST APPEARS THAT THE PAINT IS CHIPPING AND THE BODY RUSTING AT SEAMS, ESPECIALLY TOP LIP AREA ETC, BOLTS ON WINDOWS RUSTING, EVEN WHEN NEW, BRAKES HAVE FAILED ON NUMEROUS TIMES ONCE MY HUSBAND SKIDDED ACROSS A ROAD AND INTO A POST AND BROKE HIS ARM IN 3 PLACES, RECENTLY THE TRANSMISSION SEAL WAS REPLACED, WE HAVE NEVER PULLED ANYTHING AND IT EVEN HAS LEVEL 3 TOWING, THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED NOT LONG AFTER BUYING BECAUSE IT KNOCKED WHEN STARTED, THE SECOND ENGINE DID THE SAME AFTER ABOUT 26000 ALSO,…
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10069993 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10184592 · 2007-03-09 (March 9, 2007)
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A WINDY HILL WITH MY FAMILY ON VACATION WITH MY TOY HAULER HOOKED UP AND TRUCK JUST SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY NO POWER STEERING NO POWER BRAKES WILL NOT RESTART. LUCKILY, I HAD MY BRAKE CONTROLLER HOOKED UP TO STOP IT COMPLETELY. BLOCKING TRAFFIC RAN A CODE READER ON IT AND IT SAYS CPS= CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR = 145.00 NAPA, AND YES I HAVE THE OLD ONE YOU WANT IT? *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10184592 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10715503 · 2015-05-10 (May 10, 2015)
I OWN A 2000 FORD F350 SUPERDUTY POWERSTROKE 7.3L DIESEL 2WD. EVERYTHING ON THE VEHICLE IS STILL FACTORY, NO CHIPS, MOD'S ETC.. THERE IS 107,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON THE TRUCK. NO NEW ENGINE. I DROVE MY TRUCK 20 MILES OUTSIDE OF TOWN AND LUCKILY I WAS ON A BACKROAD GOING THRU A SMALL TOWN, BETTSVILLE, OHIO AND WHEN I WENT THRU THE INTERSECTION LIGHT JUST A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE INTERSECTION THE TRUCK JUST DIED. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, NO POWER STEERING TO STEER THE TRUCK OUT OF TRAFFIC. POWERTRAIN NOT RESPONDING TO AUTOENGINUITY SCAN SOFTWARE.…
Owner-reported narrative. 107,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10715503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10383215 · 2011-02-18 (February 18, 2011)
AT APPROXIMATELY 3:20 A.M. MY FAMILY AND I WOKE UP TO THE SOUND OF A CAR ALARM GOING OFF. EVERYONE IMMEDIATELY GOT UP TO WALK TOWARDS A WINDOW TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. WE SAW OUR 1996 FORD TRUCK IN FLAMES FROM THE FRONT. IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE ENGINE PART WAS ON FIRE. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED 9-1-1 BECAUSE THE FLAMES WERE SEVERAL FEET HIGH AND VERY CLOSE TO OUR FENCE AND WE WERE NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO TAKE IT OUT OURSELVES. IT LOOKED LIKE THE TRUCK WAS GOING TO EXPLODE ANY SECOND. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOWED UP WITHI…
Owner-reported narrative. 206,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10383215 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
1996: 0; 1997: 0; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0