2018 Ford F-350 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Ford F-350 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 304
- 113 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 100 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 2 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 6 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,743
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-33
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2016-2020
+17
median 288 complaints in 538 records
Top component share
33%
Steering: 100 complaints
What owners report fails — 2018 Ford F-350
- STEERING 100
- SUSPENSION 76
- WHEELS 24
- STRUCTURE:BODY 23
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19
2 recalls on record for the 2018 Ford F-350
- NHTSA 18V894000 · 2019 · ENGINE When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or m
- NHTSA 19V401000 · 2019 · EQUIPMENT The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a cr
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Ford F-350 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Ford F-350 reliable?
NHTSA has 304 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Ford F-350 and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (100 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Ford F-350 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford F-350?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (100), suspension (76), wheels (24), structure:body (23). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Ford F-350?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.