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2018 Ford F-350 Owner Complaints

Updated May 30, 20261 Critical Recalls
Ryan Davis

Complaint Summary

The 2018 Ford F-350 has 300 reported complaints.

  • Top issues involve steering and suspension.

Reliability Score

Reliability Score

7.5/ 10

Based on 300 complaints

Most Frequent Issues

STEERING

99 33%

SUSPENSION

76 25.3%

WHEELS

24 8%

STRUCTURE:BODY

23 7.7%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

18 6%

Quick Insights

  • The top category is STEERING, accounting for 33% of all complaints.

  • Owners have reported issues across 29 distinct vehicle systems.

  • Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.

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Complaint Summary

What owners keep reporting on the 2018 Ford F-350

The 2018 Ford F-350 has 300 owner complaints in this dataset. STEERING is the most common complaint category, representing about 33% of the reports shown here.

Most common complaint categories

The top complaint groups for the 2018 Ford F-350 are STEERING (99), SUSPENSION (76), WHEELS (24).

Are these complaints a serious red flag?

Potentially. 206 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.

What should buyers inspect on a used 2018 Ford F-350?

Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.

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Detailed Complaint Log

Showing 23 of 23 systems

STEERING

87 Reports35% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

DRIVER EXPERIENCES WOBBLING OR SHAKING IN THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (>45 MPH). IT STOPS AT LOWER SPEEDS. THE SYMPTOMS ARE CONSISTENT WITH FORD'S TSB 18-2268.

12/4/2018

STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATES ABOVE 50MPH CAUSING A STEERING TO BE COME LOOSE AND UNPREDICTABLE. HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW, HAS ONLY GOTTEN WORE WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE.

1/14/2019

85 more complaints are available in this category.

SUSPENSION

71 Reports28% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE HAULING A TRAILER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE TRAILER DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING FROM THE PINS AND ALUMINIUM CONNECTION. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TRAILER. THE OWNER'S MANUAL HAD NOT INDICATED THAT THE TOWING CAPACITY EXCEEDED THE GUIDELINES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR FACILITY TO INSPECT THE DAMAGES. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CONSUMER STATED FACTORY INSTALLED GOOSENECK HITCH FAILED. UPDATED 11/29/18*JB *DT*JB

8/28/2018

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ~65MPH I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD THAT CAUSED THE STEERING TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND UNCONTROLLABLY. I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO SLOW TRUCK DOWN TO ~25MPH. THE SHAKING ALMOST CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND SLOWING DOWN ALMOST HAD VEHICLES HIT ME ON THE HIGHWAY.

10/22/2018

69 more complaints are available in this category.

WHEELS

23 Reports9% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

ALUMINUM WHEEL VALVE STEM LEAKING - TIRE LOOSING APPROXIMATELY 10 PSI PER DAY. TPMS ALARM NOTIFIED ME OF A PROBLEM ON HIGHWAY WHEN PRESSURE REACHED 50 PSIG (SPEC =65) BUT IDENTIFIED THE WRONG TIRE BECAUSE THE SENSORS ARE INCORRECTLY MAPPED. APPARENTLY A THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THE 2017 AND NEWER FORD F350 DRW TRUCKS AS INDICATED HERE AND IN OTHER ONLINE FORUMS: HTTPS://WWW.FORD-TRUCKS.COM/FORUMS/1495539-2017-DRW-RECURRING-VALVE-STEM-LEAKS.HTML BASED ON THIS I AM EXPECTING LEAKS IN THE OTHER THREE ALUMINUM WHEELS SOON. THE INNER STEEL WHEELS APPARENTLY DO NOT GET THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FREQUENCY OF THIS DEFECT DETRACTS FROM THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TPMS BECAUSE IT'S ALWAYS IN ALARM.

4/12/2018

RECURRING VALVE STEM LEAKS CAUSING LOW AIR PRESSURE WHILE VEHICLE STATIONARY AND MOVING. FORD DOES NOT HAVE A FIX.

6/27/2018

21 more complaints are available in this category.

STRUCTURE:BODY

23 Reports9% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE HAULING A TRAILER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE TRAILER DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING FROM THE PINS AND ALUMINIUM CONNECTION. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TRAILER. THE OWNER'S MANUAL HAD NOT INDICATED THAT THE TOWING CAPACITY EXCEEDED THE GUIDELINES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR FACILITY TO INSPECT THE DAMAGES. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CONSUMER STATED FACTORY INSTALLED GOOSENECK HITCH FAILED. UPDATED 11/29/18*JB *DT*JB

8/28/2018

WHILE PULLING FROM A FUEL PUMP I BEGAN TURNING WHEN I HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE TAILGATE HAD INADVERTENTLY OPENED AND PIERCED THROUGH THE FRONT OF A 5TH WHEEL CAMPER I WAS PULLING. THIS CAUSED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE CAMPER AS WELL AS THE TO THE TOP OF THE TAILGATE. THIS 1ST INCIDENT HAPPENED ~ 3700 MILES. I LATCHED THE TAILGATE AND PICKED UP ANOTHER TRAILER (PINTLE HITCH). I PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT TO DROP OFF THE LOAD AND NOTICED THAT THE TAILGATE HAD CAME DOWN A SECOND TIME. AFTER DROPPING TRAILER OFF I BEGAN TO DRIVE HOME. HALF WAY HOME TO GET FUEL (UN LADEN) I NOTICED THE TAILGATE DOWN AGAIN. THE REMOTE NOR THE DASH BUTTON HAD BEEN TOUCHED. THE TAILGATE HAS SINCE BEEN REMOVED AS I CAN NOT RISK FURTHER DAMAGE CAUSED FROM MY TAILGATE OPENING BY ITSELF. I INFORMED MY DEALERSHIP (RYAN FORD OF SEALY,TX.) MULTIPLE TIMES OF THE INCIDENT HOWEVER WAS REPLIED WITH ONLY THAT THERE WAS NO ACTIVE TSB ISSUES FOR MY VIN.

10/19/2018

21 more complaints are available in this category.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

15 Reports6% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

DRIVER'S DOOR LATCH WON'T HOLD. THE DOOR WON'T STAY CLOSED

2/10/2019

WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I26 INTO ASHEVILLE AND THE TAILGATE OPENED WE HEARD A NOISE WENT TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY AND THE POISE WAS WORSE STOPPED IMMEDIATELY GOT OUR TAILGATE HAD COME OPEN AND WAS SHREDDED BY THE HORSE TRAILER. THIS HAS NEVER HAPPENED WHILE PULLING THE TRAILER BUT IT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIME PREVIOUSLY BUT I ASSUMED I HIT THE BUTTON ON THE KEY. DIDN'T THINK MUCH MORE BUT NOW SEEING THIS IT MAY HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. SCARY

6/28/2019

13 more complaints are available in this category.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

9 Reports4% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

BACK UP CAMERA GOES BLANK AND SHOWS BLACK ON DISPLAY.

11/14/2018

TAILGATE COMES DOWN ON IT'S OWN. IT HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES NOW. DEALER COLD FIND NOW CODES.

11/14/2018

7 more complaints are available in this category.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

3 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I HAD THE TAILGATE RECALL COMPLETED ON MY VEHICLE, SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, I WAS STILL EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE TAILGATE FALLING WHILE DRIVING. I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO FORD AGAIN TO REPORT THE ISSUE. THE FORD DEALER WORKED ON THE VEHICLE FOR 2-3 DAYS AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME AGAIN STATING IT HAD BEEN FIXED. THE RECALL DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE TAILGATE OPENS UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I DO NOT KNOW IF IT HAPPENS ON THE FREEWAY, CITY STREET OR WHILE TURNING.

1/20/2021

Tailgate opened while driving on interstate, this has happened two times in the last 2 months. I have already had the recall repairs done for this issue but it is still happening. The Ford dealer can not find a cause. There is no way to know when the tailgate has opened until something falls out of the back of the truck and other driver alerts you of the issue.

11/16/2021

1 more complaint is available in this category.

POWER TRAIN

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEATURE THAT SHUTS THE ENGINE AND IGNITION OFF AFTER 30 MINUTES OF IDLE WITHOUT DRIVER INTERACTION. THESE VEHICLES HAVE "UP-FITTER SWITCHES" WHICH CAN BE TIED TO THINGS LIKE AUXILIARY WARNING LIGHTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, THE HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS TURN OFF AS WELL AS POWER TO ANY AUXILIARY LOADS. I AM A FIREFIGHTER IN NORTH CAROLINA. I HAVE THESE SWITCHES ATTACHED TO AUXILIARY SAE-W WARNING LIGHTS. THE OTHER NIGHT, I WAS ON THE SCENE OF A COLLISION AND AFTER 30 MINUTES, MY TRUCK SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND WENT COMPLETELY DARK. THE HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS TURNED OFF, AS WELL AS THE WARNING LIGHTS INSTALLED ON THE PERIMETER OF THE BODY. THIS RESULTED IN A SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC HAZARD AND PUT THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS IN THE ROADWAY IN JEOPARDY. THE FEATURE CAN BE DISABLED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, BUT REQUIRES THE VEHICLE TO BE STOPPED AND VARIOUS MENUS TO BE CYCLED THROUGH. I THOUGHT I'D KICKED IT OFF BUT APPARENTLY MISSED THE SETTING WHILE I WAS TRYING TO GET OUT AND RENDER AID AT THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT. I HAVE SPOKED WITH RONALD FULLER WITH FORD'S BODY BUILDER ADVISORY SERVICE WHO INFORMS ME THAT THIS FEATURE IS INCLUDED IN ALL RETAIL TRUCKS, AND CAN NOT BE DISABLED. THEIR LOGIC IS THAT THEY WANT TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM ACCIDENTALLY RUNNING THE VEHICLE IN THEIR GARAGE AND ASPHYXIATING THEMSELVES. THE RECOMMENDATION WAS TO PURCHASE A POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE WHICH DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS SOFTWARE PACKAGE. MY CONCERN IS ANY VEHICLE USED FOR CONSTRUCITON, ROAD WORKS, OR FOR GENERAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATION IS LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE A SIMILAR SITUATION WHICH CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALLY DARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY.

3/14/2019

THE TRUCK EXPERIENCED WHAT IS CALLED DEATH WOBBLE HIT A BUMP AND TIRES AND STEERING WHEEL SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY TOLD BY FORD THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE. I HAVE IT ON A DRIVE CAMERA UPLOADING VIDEO. I WAS GOING 66 MPH ON HWY 201 WEST BOUND SLC, UT. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/LTIGJLDXSJO LINK TO VIDEO ON YOUTUBE.

5/30/2019

VISIBILITY/WIPER

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

AFTER PARKING AND GETTING OUT OF TRUCK AND CLOSING THE FRONT DOOR THE REAR WINDOW IN THE CAB SHATTERED AND BOWED OUTWARDS. IT WAS 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE . FORD SAID THEY WILL NOT COVER A REPLACEMENT . TRUCK HAS 12391 MILES ON IT. FORD SAID IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND REFUSED TO ADMIT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE GLASS.

5/14/2019

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3MPH ON A FLAT SANDY ROAD, REAR WINDOW EXPLODED. NO ROCKS OR ANYTHING ELSE HIT THE WINDOW. ALSO, WINDOW IS PROTECTED AS I HAVE A TOPPER ON MY TRUCK.

10/26/2020

SERVICE BRAKES

2 Reports1% of total

Previewing the first 2 complaint summaries.

I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 F350 CREW CAB DUALLY DEISEL TRAVELING AT APPROX. 55MPH DOWN A HILL. I WAS TOWING MY 20FT EQUIPMENT TRAILER WITH MY TRACTOR ON IT FOR A COMBINED WEIGHT OF ABOUT 6K POUNDS. AS I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THIS HILL, I HIT A POTHOLE AND IMMEDIATELY LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE AS THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK SO VIOLENTLY, I COULDN'T KEEP MY HANDS ON IT. I PANICKED AND DID WHAT I COULD, WHICH WAS SLAM ON THE BRAKES, WHICH MADE THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE EVEN WORSE. AS MY TRUCK WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND MY TRAILER FISH TAILING BEHIND ME, MY PASSENGER AND I BRACED FOR IMPACT. AS THE TRUCK DECREASED IN SPEED, I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. MY FORD HAS 11, 800 MILES ON IT. I PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED WITH 11, 400 MILES ON IT, AND NOW I'M BEGINNING TO REALIZE WHY SUCH A BEAUTIFUL TRUCK WAS TRADED IN. I WILL BE CONTACTING MY NEAREST FORD DEALERSHIP ON MONDAY. I'M JUST HAPPY THAT I DIDNT KILL ANYONE AND WAS ABLE TO GO HOME SAFE AT THE END OF THE DAY.

9/28/2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL HE REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MAC HAIK FORD JACKSON (6130 I-55, JACKSON, MS 39211) AND THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WITH CONTAMINATED DIESEL FUEL. THE CONTACT STATED HIS INSURANCE COMPANY SENT AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITH THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.

8/12/2020

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEATURE THAT SHUTS THE ENGINE AND IGNITION OFF AFTER 30 MINUTES OF IDLE WITHOUT DRIVER INTERACTION. THESE VEHICLES HAVE "UP-FITTER SWITCHES" WHICH CAN BE TIED TO THINGS LIKE AUXILIARY WARNING LIGHTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, THE HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS TURN OFF AS WELL AS POWER TO ANY AUXILIARY LOADS. I AM A FIREFIGHTER IN NORTH CAROLINA. I HAVE THESE SWITCHES ATTACHED TO AUXILIARY SAE-W WARNING LIGHTS. THE OTHER NIGHT, I WAS ON THE SCENE OF A COLLISION AND AFTER 30 MINUTES, MY TRUCK SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND WENT COMPLETELY DARK. THE HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS TURNED OFF, AS WELL AS THE WARNING LIGHTS INSTALLED ON THE PERIMETER OF THE BODY. THIS RESULTED IN A SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC HAZARD AND PUT THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS IN THE ROADWAY IN JEOPARDY. THE FEATURE CAN BE DISABLED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, BUT REQUIRES THE VEHICLE TO BE STOPPED AND VARIOUS MENUS TO BE CYCLED THROUGH. I THOUGHT I'D KICKED IT OFF BUT APPARENTLY MISSED THE SETTING WHILE I WAS TRYING TO GET OUT AND RENDER AID AT THIS PARTICULAR INCIDENT. I HAVE SPOKED WITH RONALD FULLER WITH FORD'S BODY BUILDER ADVISORY SERVICE WHO INFORMS ME THAT THIS FEATURE IS INCLUDED IN ALL RETAIL TRUCKS, AND CAN NOT BE DISABLED. THEIR LOGIC IS THAT THEY WANT TO PREVENT PEOPLE FROM ACCIDENTALLY RUNNING THE VEHICLE IN THEIR GARAGE AND ASPHYXIATING THEMSELVES. THE RECOMMENDATION WAS TO PURCHASE A POLICE PACKAGE VEHICLE WHICH DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS SOFTWARE PACKAGE. MY CONCERN IS ANY VEHICLE USED FOR CONSTRUCITON, ROAD WORKS, OR FOR GENERAL COMMERCIAL APPLICATION IS LIKELY TO EXPERIENCE A SIMILAR SITUATION WHICH CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALLY DARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY.

3/14/2019

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND MAKIING A TURN, THE TAIL GATE DROPPED AND STRUCK A HORSE TRAILER. THE TAI LGATE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,200.

10/3/2019

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

MY 2018 F-350 HAS A UNCONTROLLABLE WOBBLE IN THE FRONT END, THE FORD DEALER HAS REPLACED THE STEERING STABILIZER, BUT THAT DIDN'T SEEM TO HELP. FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE FALLING OFF, THE VEHICLE DOESN'T FEEL SAVE TO DRIVE. IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN AT ALL SPEEDS. *TR

5/24/2020

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES AND POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED HE CONTINUED DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL HE REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MAC HAIK FORD JACKSON (6130 I-55, JACKSON, MS 39211) AND THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED WITH CONTAMINATED DIESEL FUEL. THE CONTACT STATED HIS INSURANCE COMPANY SENT AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS WITH THE FUEL PUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.

8/12/2020

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

I developed a diesel fuel smell coming from under the hood. They traced it down to the engine fuel filter on top of the engine. The filter housing is made of plastic. The filter housing failed and the top came loose/cracked spewing fuel all down the drivers side of the engine. I was afraid it cause a fire and was able to get it in to the dealership. Because it's considered a " wear / replacement item " they charged me for it. My issue is if the housing failed with no distress from an outside source, why isn't Fird addresing this issue? Obviously the integrity of the top fuel filter is in question and should be considered a serious safety concern!

8/2/2021

SUSPENSION:FRONT

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Problem known as the death wobble. I had my local Ford dealership “fix”this problem problem once when the vehicle was still under warranty. That was 10 months ago. Now the problem is back. 1 month ago The Ford dealership charged me $250 to “fix” the problem again. The new part(s) did not help. Now they want to charge me another $500+ to “fix” the problem again. If you search for the “death wobble” on the Internet there is lots of information and even news stories regarding this. My vehicle shakes so violently that I have have to pull off the road many times.

9/3/2021

ENGINE

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Engine caught fire. Vehicle is waiting to be inspected to determine what caused the fire.

12/7/2021

WHEELS:RIM

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that air was added; however, the failure reoccurred shortly after. The contact became aware that the TPMS warning light would frequently illuminate shortly after adding air to the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was corrosion between the rim and the valve stem, and that the valve stem was no longer sealed. The independent mechanic replaced the metallic valve stem with a rubber valve stem; however, the failure had been reoccurring on 5 of the 6 rims. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they did not have the equipment to repair the vehicle. The contact notified a second dealer; San Tan Ford (1429 E Motorplex Loop, Gilbert, AZ 85297) who informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired at his own expense. An appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,800.

1/20/2022

TIRES:VALVE

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The contact stated that air was added; however, the failure reoccurred shortly after. The contact became aware that the TPMS warning light would frequently illuminate shortly after adding air to the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was corrosion between the rim and the valve stem, and that the valve stem was no longer sealed. The independent mechanic replaced the metallic valve stem with a rubber valve stem; however, the failure had been reoccurring on 5 of the 6 rims. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that they did not have the equipment to repair the vehicle. The contact notified a second dealer; San Tan Ford (1429 E Motorplex Loop, Gilbert, AZ 85297) who informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired at his own expense. An appointment was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,800.

1/20/2022

LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

Ford starts to shake and lose control going over uneven pavement… causing me to have to slam on brakes to keep the violent shaking from persisting

2/5/2022

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

In my 2018 F350, I experienced my power tailgate opening on its own. It happened when the vehicle was unattended and while the vehicle was in motion. I brought it to the dealership for the recall repairs to be performed on March 2nd, 2022 at 115k miles. I received the truck back and in the time since the recall repair was performed, the tailgate has opened, on its own, while the vehicle was in motion 3 separate times. One time I was towing, which caused the tailgate to ride on the tongue jack controls, a second time was without a trailer attached, but I had lots of gear in the bed which, thankfully, did not fall out and create a traffic hazard. I am planning on having the dealer reassess the repairs when I next bring in the truck for an oil change, but I am concerned that this safety issue persists after the repairs were performed.

9/23/2022

BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had experienced a failure in 2019 and the back-up camera had become completely fogged over. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

11/10/2022

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

1 Report0% of total

Previewing the first 1 complaint summaries.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the contact noticed that the visibility of the front camera was reduced. When the contact exited the vehicle, he noticed he had almost struck the vehicle in front of him. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no recall for the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was 50,000.

12/1/2022

About This Data

Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

What are the most common owner complaints for the 2018 Ford F-350?

The most reported complaint category for the 2018 Ford F-350 is STEERING, with 99 owner reports. That is about 33% of all complaints logged here. Other recurring themes include STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS.

Are complaints about the 2018 Ford F-350 a serious warning sign?

Potentially. 206 complaint reports fall into higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components. That does not prove every vehicle has a defect, but repeated complaints in those systems justify a more careful pre-purchase inspection.

How should buyers use complaint data for the 2018 Ford F-350?

Use complaints as an early pattern to investigate, not a standalone verdict. Start with the top complaint categories, compare those themes against the recall report and maintenance guide, then inspect service records for evidence that the same problem areas were already addressed. If the same issue appears repeatedly across complaints and recalls, treat it as a real ownership-risk flag.

Are complaints about the 2018 Ford F-350 severe?

206 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems such as brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection before purchase.

Complaint list entries are sourced from owner-submitted NHTSA ODI records.

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Ford F-350: How should complaint data influence buying decisions?

Use complaint patterns together with recalls and maintenance guidance to estimate ownership risk and inspection priorities.

Carfocal links complaint data directly to recall and maintenance routes for the same model year.

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