2018 FORD F-350 SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 FORD F-350 SD has 0 complaints and 38 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to vehicle systems such as the driveline, rearview camera, and safety components through recalls. There are no direct complaints reported by owners.
A total of 38 recalls affect various systems including driveline, camera systems, safety restraints, lighting, and accessories.
Recalls- Rearview camera system. NHTSA recall 25V572000 affects 1,456,417 vehicles. The camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace cameras as needed at no cost. Interim notices are expected by September 22, 2025.
- Driveshaft fractures. Recall 22V880000 covers 18,808 vehicles with a radial damper in the driveshaft that may move and cause fracturing. A fractured driveshaft can lead to loss of drive power or unintended movement if the parking brake is not applied, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the driveshaft free of charge.
- Camera lens degradation. Recall 22V644000 affects 277,040 vehicles with 360-degree camera systems. The anti-reflective lens coating degrades causing foggy or cloudy images, impairing rear visibility. Dealers will replace cameras at no cost starting February 21, 2024.
- Underbody insulator loosening. Recall 22V087000 involves 247,445 vehicles with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Loose underbody insulators may contact and damage the driveshaft leading to fractures and loss of vehicle control or unintended movement. Dealers will inspect, repair, and reattach insulators free of charge.
- Tailgate latch short circuit. Recall 19V864000 covers 231,664 trucks with an electric tailgate latch switch prone to water intrusion causing unintended opening. This can lead to cargo falling and becoming a hazard. Dealers will modify wiring and install new switches at no cost. Recall began January 20, 2020.
- Seat belt pretensioner fire risk. Recall 19V880000 includes 490,574 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet floors. Sparks from deploying pretensioners may ignite carpeting or insulation inside B-pillars causing vehicle fires. Dealers will apply heat-resistant tape and modify insulation free of charge starting January 20, 2020.
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) malfunction. Recall 19V808000 affects 86,296 trucks where DRL may not dim when headlights turn on. This fails FMVSS 108 requirements and may reduce visibility of other drivers. Dealers will update Body Control Module software free of charge. Recall began November 25, 2019.
- Engine block heater cable damage. Recall 19V278000 covers 131,068 trucks with engine block heaters previously repaired. Damaged splice connectors can cause resistive shorts raising fire risk. Dealers will disable block heaters initially and replace cables when available, free of charge. Recall started May 31, 2019.
- Continental tire defects. Recall 21V155000 affects 15,769 vehicles with tires possibly cured too long causing sidewall breaks or tread loss. This can lead to sudden air loss and loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and replace tires as needed at no cost starting March 27, 2021.
- Steering lock risk from stabilizer kits. Recall 20E090000 involves 102 trucks with Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits. A foam ring may block piston ports causing steering to lock up, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace shock assemblies with revised components at no charge starting December 21, 2020.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues related to the 2018 FORD F-350 SD may have rights under state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney familiar with consumer protection and lemon law is advisable.
2018 FORD F-350 SD Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
2955183
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 FORD F-350 SD
1456417 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-350 SD
247445 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-350 SD
277040 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-350 SD
18808 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-350 SD
15769 vehicles affected
TIRES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-350 SD
102 vehicles affected
STEERING
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-350 SD
131068 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
2018 FORD F-350 SD
86296 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 FORD F-350 SD
490574 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
2018 FORD F-350 SD
231664 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.
Risk: Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.