Ford F-350 SD: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Ford F-350 SD across 11 model years: 0 owner complaints and 907 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 601 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 442 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 369 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 236 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 149 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 123 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 84 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 31 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2024-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera may exhibit a distorted or…
- Reason for update
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and…
- Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a trailer brake control module and built on or before…
- For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R140 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak…
- Reason for update
- Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles…
- Quality improvements include
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions
- Quality improvements include
- NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD Emissions Recall 26E02 Certain 2016-2019 F-650 - 750 and 2017-2019 F-350 - 550…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.