Ford F-350 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 25 recalls and 1,735 owner complaints for the Ford F-350 (model years 2000–2014). The most reported problem area is steering (442 complaints), followed by suspension (333 complaints). The 2008 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0 | 91 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 1 | 76 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 4 | 149 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 4 | 136 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 8 | 131 | 7 | 9 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 145 | 11 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 114 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 2 | 159 | 13 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 90 | 11 | 8 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 116 | 11 | 7 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 160 | 21 | 11 | |
| 2000 | 4 | 304 | 36 | 9 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (304), 2001 (160) and 2004 (159). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford F-350 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 442 | 14 of 15 | |
| Suspension | 333 | 12 of 15 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 222 | 13 of 15 | |
| Tires | 204 | 10 of 15 | |
| Engine | 151 | 12 of 15 |
Latest 8 of 25 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14V498000 | Aug 13, 2014 | Equipment | 2009, 2011–2013 | 3 |
| 14V070000 | Feb 11, 2014 | Electrical system | 2009 | 22 |
| 13V535000 | Oct 30, 2013 | Engine | 2011–2012 | 2,951 |
| 13V380000 | Aug 23, 2013 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 2012 | 37 |
| 11V582000 | Dec 8, 2011 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2012 | 16,091 |
| 11V352000 | Jul 13, 2011 | Exterior lighting: brake lights | 2002–2007 | 26,715 |
| 11V128000 | Feb 24, 2011 | Electrical system: software | 2011 | 8,022 |
| 10V659000 | Dec 29, 2010 | Structure: body | 2011 | 14,737 |
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 131 complaints and a fire in 67 complaints; 117 people injured and 6 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.