no report yet
Tailgate: hinge and attachments
NewRisk. Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.
2026 Ford F-350 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-540 the manufacturer reports only 96% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ford F-350 SD has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Electrical system
3Power train
1Exterior lighting
1Forward collision avoidance
1Lane departure
1Visibility/wiper
1Wheels
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2026 Ford F-350 SD recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Exterior lighting: headlights
NewRisk. A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Axle assembly: axle shaft
NewRisk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users,…
repaired · 2026 Q3
Axle assembly: axle shaft
NewRisk. A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2026 vs. every other F-350 SD year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-350 SD median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-350 SD owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The trailer light control module is intermittently causing trailer light faults messages and signal failures. This is associated to recall 26C10. The software update doesn’t correct the problem. Ford does not have the hardware on hand to replace the failing part. This is a safety issue for us who…
I purchased my 2026 Ford F-350 Platinum from Sandy Sansing Ford Lincoln on June 11, 2026. I was not informed that the vehicle has two unrepaired/unresolved Recall's. Both of the recalls were issued in March, 2026. The Dealership had this vehicle on their lot from September, 2025 to the date that I…
Recall service not available right now. We have a remedy but parts are not available right now. We will inform you when the service is available. Or, you can contact your dealer.Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a…
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