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2017 Ford F-250 vs 2019 Ford F-250

Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.

Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.

2017 Ford F-250

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,718
rank #129 of 4,194
Recalls
2
campaigns on record
Top component
Steering
666 complaints (39%)
Reported harm
18 crashes / 19 injuries
0 deaths; 16 fires

2019 Ford F-250

Full vehicle record
NHTSA source
Complaints
1,916
rank #99 of 4,194
Recalls
4
campaigns on record
Top component
Steering
765 complaints (40%)
Reported harm
25 crashes / 23 injuries
0 deaths; 16 fires

Largest differences in this pair

Complaint gap

198

2017 Ford F-250 has the lower raw complaint count

Recall gap

2

2017 Ford F-250 vs 2019 Ford F-250

Top component overlap

Same family

Steering vs Steering

2017 Ford F-250 problem mix

  • STEERING 666
  • SUSPENSION 547
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 104
  • WHEELS 64
  • STRUCTURE:BODY 50

2019 Ford F-250 problem mix

  • STEERING 765
  • SUSPENSION 666
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 110
  • WHEELS 85
  • POWER TRAIN 40

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 2017 Ford F-250 or 2019 Ford F-250?

2017 Ford F-250 has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,718 vs 1,916). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Does this mean the 2017 Ford F-250 is more reliable?

No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.

These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).