MYRModel Year Report

2018 Ford F-350

◆ Worse than typical
2018 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:55:18.148Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 88 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021
2018: 194 complaints
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YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199495
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200388
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 52%

52% of complaints: steering — 100 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, AT SPEEDS OF 55-70MPH I'VE HIT A SMALL BUMP OR ROUGH PATCH ON THE RODE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190206

SUSPENSION 39%

39% of complaints: suspension — 76 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180828

WHEELS 12%

12% of complaints: wheels — 24 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 12%

12% of complaints: structure — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180828

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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Unknown component that failed. Suspicion, the fuel system located at the back of the fire wall on drivers side. The fire started in that location and was extremely hot and fast moving.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250215

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2018 — complaint volume: 194
I 20181012 — PE (closed 20191212)

Power tailgate opens unintended

R 20190509 — equipment

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based...

Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

Campaign 19V401000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190603 — engine

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019.

Campaign 18V894000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210115 — RQ (closed 20240110)

Power Tailgate Release Systems

I 20240509 — PE (open)

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (100 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (76 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V401000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V894000 (engine) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 2007 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 2019 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Ford F-350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Ford F-350 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford F-350?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-350 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.