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Ford F-350 Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 15 model years, NHTSA lists 73 recalls and 2,532 owner complaints for the Ford F-350. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford F-350 by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-350 | 7 | 8 | |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | 0 | 45 | |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | 0 | 41 | |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | 0 | 115 | |
| 2021 Ford F-350 | 15 | 98 | |
| 2020 Ford F-350 | 16 | 189 | |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | 12 | 467 | |
| 2018 Ford F-350 | 0 | 205 | |
| 2017 Ford F-350 | 14 | 566 | |
| 2016 Ford F-350 | 4 | 209 | |
| 2015 Ford F-350 | 4 | 208 | |
| 2014 Ford F-350 | 0 | 98 | |
| 2013 Ford F-350 | 1 | 86 | |
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 0 | 183 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford F-350: questions owners ask
Which Ford F-350 year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford F-350 model years with the most are the 2017 (566), 2019 (467) and 2016 (209). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford F-350 years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2023 (41), 2024 (45) and 2013 (86), out of 13 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 8 Ford F-350 model years, 73 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2020 (16), 2021 (15) and 2017 (14). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which Ford F-350 years have the most vibration complaints?
284 owner complaints across 9 Ford F-350 model years describe vibration or shaking while driving. The most were filed for the 2017 (82), 2019 (75) and 2016 (26) model years, out of 9 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford F-350 years have the most stalling complaints?
90 owner complaints across 8 Ford F-350 model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2020 (26), 2021 (16) and 2012 (14) model years, out of 8 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford F-350 years have the most check engine light complaints?
68 owner complaints across 7 Ford F-350 model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2020 (15), 2015 (12) and 2016 (12) model years, out of 7 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford F-350 years have the most emissions system complaints?
25 owner complaints across 3 Ford F-350 model years describe emissions faults such as DPF, EGR, catalytic converter, AdBlue/DEF or NOx sensor problems. The most were filed for the 2015 (11), 2013 (7) and 2016 (7) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford F-350 years have the most no-start complaints?
15 owner complaints across 2 Ford F-350 model years describe the car failing to start. The most were filed for the 2012 (9) and 2021 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford F-350 years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
13 owner complaints across 2 Ford F-350 model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2022 (7) and 2020 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford F-350 years have the most backup camera complaints?
12 owner complaints across 2 Ford F-350 model years describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. The most were filed for the 2015 (7) and 2022 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.