Ford F-350 SD recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 80 recalls and 3,500 owner complaints for the Ford F-350 SD (model years 2000–2026). The most reported problem area is steering (1,080 complaints), followed by suspension (855 complaints). The 2022 model year has the most recalls (17).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 45 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2023 | 15 | 41 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 17 | 113 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 14 | 98 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 15 | 189 | 7 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 467 | 9 | 6 | |
| 2018 | 9 | 205 | 1 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 13 | 575 | 7 | 6 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 209 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 208 | 3 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 9 | 29 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 43 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 101 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 25 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 127 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 217 | 8 | 8 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 130 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 132 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 124 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 158 | 9 | 12 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 157 | 8 | 7 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2017 (575), 2019 (467) and 2005 (217). Among model years at least two years old, the 2014 has the fewest complaints on file (7).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford F-350 SD model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,080 | 26 of 27 | |
| Suspension | 855 | 21 of 27 | |
| Electrical system | 322 | 26 of 27 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 317 | 14 of 27 | |
| Power train | 272 | 25 of 27 |
Latest 8 of 80 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V689000 | Oct 20, 2026 | Structure: body, tailgate, hinge and attachments | 2026 | 30,123 |
| 26V653000 | Oct 6, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2025–2026 | 102,159 |
| 26V606000 | Sep 22, 2026 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2026 | 41,748 |
| 26V204000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages | 2022–2023 | 422,613 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | Fuel system, diesel: delivery, fuel pump | 2020–2022 | 9,839 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft | 2025–2026 | 11,431 |
| 26V104000 | Feb 20, 2026 | Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control | 2022–2026 | 4,381,878 |
| 25V866000 | Dec 12, 2025 | Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft | 2026 | 6,819 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 100 complaints and a fire in 84 complaints; 85 people injured and 2 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.