NHTSA Data Explorer

Ford F-350

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

5,019

Active records

Recalls

73

Active records

TSBs

711

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

15

Injuries

216

Crashes

256

Fires

214

Top reported issues — Ford F-350

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Operating state

1,880

Condition issue

1,460

Vibration/harshness

1,133

Ride/handling behavior

828

Steering behavior

425

Braking behavior

417

Engine behavior

405

Thermal issue

350

Fluid issue

326

Performance issue

301

Reporting mechanism

249

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

243

Driver assistance issue

237

Noise

186

Access/entry issue

159

Safety restraint issue

140

Safety restraint behavior

106

Recent change

84

Electrical issue

74

Lighting behavior

68

Starting behavior

68

Smell

47

Powering on/off behavior

41

Infotainment behavior

33

Wiper/washer behavior

28

HVAC behavior

23

Communication/network issue

3

Electrified system issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 FORD F-350

Filed May 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 FORD F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he had a loss of motive power and check engine warning light was illuminated when driving, almost causing an accident due to not being able to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed to have metal shavings in the combustion system. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the SSSC (Special Service Center…

2016 FORD F-350

Filed May 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera independently blanked on and off. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was completed. The failure reoccurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall. In addition, the contact stated that the failure was…

2020 FORD F-350

Filed May 8, 2026


The component/system that failed or malfunctioned is the SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) NOx Catalyst Efficiency system, triggering DTC P20EE – SCR NOx Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). This issue began immediately after Ford Recall 24S78 (PCM software update) was performed on April 29, 2026 at Ferman Ford of Countryside. The truck had zero emissions or check-engine issues prior to the recall flash and was perfectly maintained to Ford standards with Howes diesel treatment every…

2015 FORD F-350

Filed May 5, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the camera was inoperable. At times the camera was blank. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received the recall notification letter 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who confirmed the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was called, but there was no response. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

2021 FORD F-350

Filed May 1, 2026


Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2021 Ford F-350 I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety-related failure involving my 2021 Ford F-350. While driving under normal conditions, the vehicle suddenly entered “limp mode,” resulting in a significant and immediate loss of power. Approximately 20 miles later, the vehicle completely shut down, leaving me stranded and requiring the truck to be towed to Gene Messer Ford for diagnosis and repair. The failure created a potentially dangerous situation, as…

2016 FORD F-350

Filed Apr 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear. The check engine warning light was occasionally illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…

2019 FORD F-350

Filed Apr 20, 2026


A steering control module in my steering wheel failed which makes the lane keeping warning not operate correctly and the steering wheel not straight it's set at an angle to the right so when you're driving down the road you have to have it constantly turn to the right a little bit in order to go straight down the road in order to fix it you have to replace the entire steering wheel which is about 3,400 or so.

2020 FORD F-350

Filed Apr 16, 2026


This is a supplemental complaint to ODI Number 11730675 filed on April 16 2026. I am adding the following critical information: I am filing this complaint in relation to Ford's NHTSA Consent Order regarding recall compliance. My 2020 F-350 VIN [XXX] was built at Kentucky Truck Plant in March 2020 — within the exact production window of Safety Recall 22S22. My transmission has failed with the exact defect mechanism described in 22S22. My VIN was excluded from the recall FSA list despite…

2019 FORD F-350

Filed Apr 12, 2026


While sitting at a stop sign, the fuel supply line blue off the fuel filter under the hood. Straying diesel fuel all over. The white clip that hold the hose on had crumbled apart, It soaked the engine with fuel and we were lucky it did not start a fire. The fuel line was reattached and it then blew off again. I had to replace the entire fuel line at a cost of around $1000. Prior to the first event the filter had been on the truck and was being serviced every other oil change in line…

2016 FORD F-350

Filed Apr 12, 2026


The CP4 is failing, this has been a know problem on these F- series trucks for sometime now. This needs to be remedied on these vehicles. This has been known for years.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.