Ford F-350
The 2026 Ford F-350 boasts an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice for heavy-duty needs.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | pickup | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | pickup | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | pickup | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | pickup | Horsepower: 430-475 hp, Torque: 1050-1200 lb-ft, Engine configuration: V8 | Automatic | RWD or 4WD | 430-475 hp | 1050-1200 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2022 | pickup | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | pickup | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | pickup | — | Automatic | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | Automatic | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | pickup | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | van | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | van | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | pickup | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | currency | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Note | Series | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | currency: USD, MSRP range: $43,000 - $110,000, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP range for the 2023 Ford F-350, covering various trims and configurations., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 4/30/2026 | — | USD | $43,000 - $110,000 | 0.8 | MSRP range for the 2023 Ford F-350, covering various trims and configurations. | llm_estimate | 4/30/2026 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Note: Number of Seats: 5/6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Number of Seats: 5/6 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Series: Super Duty - Dual Rear Wheel | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Super Duty - Dual Rear Wheel | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $36,045 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $36,045 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Cab type | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Entertainment system | Wheels | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | Cab type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max, Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 3 or 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2 | — | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | — | Cab type: Regular, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 2 | Wheels: 6, Wheelbase: 141.6 | — | Regular | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | — | CD + Stereo | 6 | 141.6 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 3 | — | Cab type: Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max, Seat rows: 1 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | — | Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max | — | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — |
| 2013 | 3-6 | 2-4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 3-6 | 2-4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | Rated vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2022 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | standard | — | — |
| 2020 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2019 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | optional | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | optional | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2013 | Rated vehicle: 2013 Ford F-350 PU/RC 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 Ford F-350 PU/RC 4x4 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Ford F-350 boasts an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice for heavy-duty needs.
2025
The 2025 Ford F-350 boasts an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, positioning it as a dependable choice for heavy-duty needs.
2024
The 2024 Ford F-350 boasts an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice for heavy-duty use.
2023
The 2023 Ford F-350 offers exceptional initial reliability with no recalls or complaints, making it a strong contender for used-car shoppers seeking a robust heavy-duty truck.
2022
The 2022 Ford F-350 is a highly reliable heavy-duty truck with an excellent reputation, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2021
The 2021 Ford F-350 is a heavy-duty truck with significant reported issues, particularly concerning **engine shutdown** and **steering instability**, making a thorough pre-purchase inspection essential.
2020
The 2020 Ford F-350 presents an average reliability profile, but potential buyers must prioritize inspecting the **steering system** for any signs of 'death wobble'.
2019
Approach the 2019 Ford F-350 with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant steering and suspension issues, often manifesting as 'death wobble'.
2018
Approach the 2018 Ford F-350 with caution; its 'death wobble' steering and suspension issue presents a significant safety risk and warrants thorough pre-purchase inspection.
2017
The 2017 Ford F-350 is a capable heavy-duty truck, but its value is significantly impacted by a well-documented 'death wobble' issue affecting steering and suspension.
2013
The 2013 Ford F-350 is an average performer in terms of reliability, but potential buyers must prioritize a thorough inspection of the steering and suspension systems due to documented issues like 'death wobble'.
2012
Approach with caution: the 2012 Ford F-350's 'death wobble' phenomenon is a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase.
2011
The 2011 Ford F-350 is a capable heavy-duty truck, but its below-average reliability, primarily due to the critical 'death wobble' steering and suspension issue, demands a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford F-350?
Carfocal currently has 13 published F-350 reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Ford F-350 boasts an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice for heavy-duty needs.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Ford F-350 reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford F-350. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 ford f-350 boasts an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, making it a dependable choice for heavy-duty needs. and the 2026 ford f-350 is poised to offer strong value on the used market, given its excellent initial reliability and lack of reported issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
13 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford F-350?
Across Carfocal's published F-350 guides, recurring problem areas include Brake System, Tires, and Suspension Components. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake System, Tires, and Suspension Components.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 13
- Years tracked
- 13
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints