Model year record

2018 Ford F-350 SD

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 333 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,456,417
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-03
Owners notified
2026-01-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V880000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
18,808
Reported to NHTSA
2022-11-29
Owners notified
2023-07-27

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V644000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
277,040
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-26
Owners notified
2023-07-14

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

Safety risk

Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V087000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
247,445
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-16
Owners notified
2022-04-07

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V155000

Tires

Component
Tires
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
15,769
Reported to NHTSA
2021-03-10
Owners notified
2021-04-27

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Safety risk

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V880000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component
Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
490,574
Reported to NHTSA
2019-12-11
Owners notified
2020-01-22

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V864000

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
231,664
Reported to NHTSA
2019-12-04
Owners notified
2020-01-22

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.

Safety risk

Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V808000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
86,296
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-12
Owners notified
2019-11-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V278000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
131,068
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-08
Owners notified
2019-05-31

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Safety risk

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering10325,000 mi
Suspension7624,000 mi
Unknown or other2516,000 mi
Wheels2415,000 mi
Structure: body2324,000 mi
Electrical system144,000 mi
Engine1172,000 mi
Back over prevention860,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system8
Power train63,500 mi
Fuel system, diesel5138,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch334,000 mi
Service brakes311,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling2150,000 mi
Lane departure: warning2
Tires: valve235,800 mi
Visibility/wiper212,391 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1130,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor142,600 mi
Equipment1130,000 mi
Exterior lighting13,500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera150,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump1110,000 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel filter1
Lane departure: assist1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Structure: body: tailgate15,200 mi
Suspension: front1
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems114,295 mi
Vehicle speed control111,000 mi
Wheels: rim135,800 mi

The 2017 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

PE24014Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

Fuel system, diesel

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.