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Major Problems with Ford F-350 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Ford F-350 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the F-350. Older F-350 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Ford F-350 Problems

AIR BAGS
2016 Ford F-350 August 24, 2017 Victims: 7 Mileage: 42000 miles

I was just recently involved in a head on collision with a tree when i lost control of my vehicle, which is a new 2016 ford f-350, on august 24th, 2017. this accident resulted in a total of 5 surgeries in less then 11 days! i have severe trauma & other related injuries that will require more surgeries. the entire front end of my truck was pushed back about 2-3 feet & none of my airbags deployed! neither driver side nor passenger side air bags deployed...let alone any of the side airbags! i've had no luck in dealing with anyone ...

TREAD/BELT
2000 Ford F-350 July 16, 2001 Victims: 5

Complete tread separation on right front tire. luckily, no one was injured. there was no trailor or real load in the back of the truck. it could have been much worse if it happened 20 minutes later on a twisty mountain road or hauling a load. tire pressure has been religiously checked at 72 psi for all tires and 48 hourd before this trip. these tires have never been off road 4-wheeling or heavy trailor towing. just finished a 1,000 mile trip to hamilton, mt and back to orem,ut over july 4th. there ...

FRONTAL
2000 Ford F-350 September 15, 2001 Victims: 5

I t-boned a vehicle that ran a stop sign. i was travelling between 50 to 55 miles per hour. i had major front end damage to my pickup. my airbags did not deploy. i feel i would not have been as injured if my airbags had deployed.*ak

What is the most common problem with Ford F-350?

Overall the worst problem with Ford F-350 relates to STEERING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific F-350 years that are prone to issues with these components.

STEERING 496 SUSPENSION 348 TIRES 152 ENGINE 140 TREAD/BELT 113 WHEELS 96 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 89 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 81 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 70 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 69 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 68 POWER TRAIN 63 BODY 57 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 55 DIESEL 52 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 52 FRONT 48 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 48 SERVICE BRAKES 48 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 47 ENGINE 47 FRONTAL 40 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 30 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 30 SIDEWALL 29 AIR BAGS 27 EXHAUST SYSTEM 26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 24 ROTOR 17 RIM 17 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 15 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 14 DISC 12 GASOLINE 12 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 11 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 11 CRUISE CONTROL 11 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 11 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 11 VISIBILITY/WIPER 11 SEAT BELTS 10 STRUCTURE 8 WIRING 8 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 8 TANK ASSEMBLY 8 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 8 CARRIER/RACK 8 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 8 VALVE 8 COLUMN SHIFT 7 CONVENTIONAL 7 COOLING SYSTEM 7 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 7 CALIPER 7 REAR 7 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 7 AXLE ASSEMBLY 7 EXTERIOR 7 PUMP 7 TORQUE CONVERTER 7 TRAILER HITCHES 7 DOOR 6 PARKING BRAKE 6 SEATS 6 LINKAGE AND CABLE 6 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 6 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 6 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 6 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 6 FRONT UNDERHOOD 6 AIR CONDITIONER 5 ANCHORAGE 5 INTERIOR LIGHTING 5 LATCH 5 TANK ASSEMBLY 5 FUEL PUMP 5 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 4 MASTER CYLINDER 4 MECHANICAL 4 IGNITION 4 PADS 4 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 4 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 4 INJECTORS 4 STARTER ASSEMBLY 4 POWER STEERING FLUID 4 EQUIPMENT 3 FRONT 3 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 HEADLIGHTS 3 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 3 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 3 POWER ASSIST 3 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 3 STABILIZER BAR 3 COLUMN 3 BEAD 3 SHAFT SECTOR 3 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 3 HUB 3 SIDE/WINDOW 3 WINDSHIELD 2 LINKAGES 2 DELIVERY 2 FUEL PUMP 2 DRIVELINE 2 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 2 DRUM 2 EMISSION CONTROL 2 RETRACTOR 2 LATCH 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 2 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2 SWITCH 2 MOTOR 2 TAILGATE 2 AXLE SHAFT 2 ELECTRICAL 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 WHEEL BEARING 2 TURN SIGNAL 2 AXLE HUBS 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 TORSION BAR 2 HUB 2 VISIBILITY 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 REAR/OTHER 1 UNIVERSAL JOINT 1 SWITCH 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 MODULE 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 CHILD SEAT 1 RECLINER 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 CONTROL ARM 1 ARM 1 SELECTOR DEVICES 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 RACK AND PINION 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 VACUUM 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 HYDRAULIC 1 SEAL 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 SPRINGS 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 1 SHACKLE 1 COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 SOLENOID 1 WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES 1 SPINDLE 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 LEAF 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 SHIELD ASSEMBLY 1 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 1 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 1 LINES AND FITTINGS 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL 1
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