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Ford F-350 SDYears to avoid, problems & recalls

Based on 3,653 NHTSA owner complaints across 34 model years, the Ford F-350 SD years to avoid are 2017 and 2019, and the strongest years are 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The F-350 SD has 80 safety recalls on record.

Ford F-350 SD
Years to avoid'17 '19Use caution: 2020Best years'07 '10 '11 '12Fewest complaints for their ageOwner complaints3,653Top: SteeringSafety recalls801993–2026 model years

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports. Updated daily. How we score years. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Best & worst years

Ford F-350 SD years to avoid

Complaints by model year, colored by the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-350 SD median. Tap a year for its full report.

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2026Too new–/1008 complaints · 7 recalls2025Too new–/10014 complaints · 7 recalls2024Solid48/10045 complaints · 3 recalls2023Solid62/10041 complaints · 15 recalls2022Solid44/100115 complaints · 17 recalls2021Solid50/10098 complaints · 14 recalls2020Caution38/100189 complaints · 15 recalls2019Avoid23/100467 complaints · 11 recalls2018Solid43/100205 complaints · 9 recalls2017Avoid24/100575 complaints · 13 recalls2016Solid44/100209 complaints · 3 recalls2015Solid45/100209 complaints · 3 recalls2014Not rated–/1007 complaints · 4 recalls2013Not rated–/1009 complaints · 9 recalls2012Best86/10029 complaints · 9 recalls2011Best81/10043 complaints · 7 recalls2010Best77/10050 complaints · 6 recalls2009Not rated–/10019 complaints · 4 recalls2008Solid60/100101 complaints · 0 recalls2007Best87/10025 complaints · 1 recall2006Solid56/100127 complaints · 1 recall2005Solid42/100217 complaints · 3 recalls2004Solid57/100130 complaints · 2 recalls2003Solid55/100132 complaints · 4 recalls2002Solid53/100124 complaints · 3 recalls2001Solid47/100158 complaints · 2 recalls2000Solid49/100157 complaints · 2 recalls1999Solid50/100142 complaints · 2 recalls1998Not rated–/1003 complaints · 1 recall1997Not rated–/1003 complaints · 2 recalls1996Not rated–/1000 complaints · 1 recall1995Not rated–/1002 complaints · 1 recall1994Not rated–/1000 complaints · 1 recall1993Not rated–/1000 complaints · 1 recall
Complaints by system

Most common Ford F-350 SD problems

All model years combined: 3,653 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Steering109138
Suspension86820
Engine and engine cooling36834
Electrical system33332
Power train29011
Tires24915
Engine22326
Wheels22210
Fuel system, diesel1973
28 other systems101893
80 recalls

Ford F-350 SD recalls

Newest first. The ring shows the share of affected vehicles repaired, from the manufacturer's latest report to NHTSA.

–Tailgate: hinge and attachments26V-689 · 2026 · Oct 20, 2026 · 30,123 vehicles–Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel26V-653 · 2025–2026 · Oct 6, 2026 · 20,266 vehicles–Exterior lighting: headlights26V-606 · 2026 · Sep 22, 2026 · 28,625 vehicles16%Windshield wiper/washer: linkages26V-204 · 2022–2023 · Mar 31, 2026 · 422,613 vehicles50%Delivery: fuel pump26V-158 · 2020–2022 · Mar 17, 2026 · 9,839 vehicles64%Axle assembly: axle shaft26V-119 · 2025–2026 · Mar 3, 2026 · 11,431 vehicles84%Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control26V-104 · 2022–2026 · Feb 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles83%Axle assembly: axle shaft25V-866 · 2026 · Dec 12, 2025 · 6,819 vehicles57%Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly25V-729 · 2022 · Oct 24, 2025 · 174,853 vehicles39%Back over prevention: software25V-686 · 2020–2022 · Oct 10, 2025 · 291,901 vehicles36%Steering: column25V-626 · 2020–2021 · Sep 19, 2025 · 115,539 vehicles21%Sensing system: camera25V-572 · 2015–2019 · Sep 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Showing the 12 newest of 80 recalls. Each model-year page lists all recalls for that year.

18 investigations

NHTSA investigations of the F-350 SD

  1. Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakPE24014 · 2015–2021 · still open
    Open
  2. Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 NoncomplianceRQ21002 · 2020 · still open
    Led to recall 26V-104
  3. Power Tailgate Release SystemsRQ21001 · 2017–2020 · closed Jan 10, 2024
    No recall
  4. Power tailgate opens unintendedPE18011 · 2017–2019 · closed Dec 12, 2019
    Led to recall 19V-864
  5. Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownRQ14005 · 2011–2015 · closed Mar 15, 2016
    Led to recall 15V-175
  6. Alleged Loss of SteeringPE13014 · 2008 · closed Jan 31, 2014
    No recall
  7. VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATIONEA08007 · 2005–2007 · closed Mar 31, 2009
    No recall
  8. VIOLENT FRONT END OSCILLATIONPE07057 · 2005–2007 · closed Mar 14, 2008
    No recall
  9. ENGINE STALLINGEA06012 · 1998–2003 · closed Dec 7, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-553
  10. ENGINE STALLINGPE06011 · 1999–2001 · closed Jun 23, 2006
    No recall