Ford F-350 Recalls

The Ford F-350 has 78 recalls spanning 1978 through 2020, with the most serious recent issue being a front axle weld defect on 2019 4x4 models where the wheel end yoke may not be properly welded to the axle tube, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

The 2019 model year also has a separate rear axle concern on trucks equipped with electronically locking rear differentials, where the passenger-side rear axle shaft can fail and leave the vehicle without drive power or the ability to hold in Park. On 2019-2020 models with manual front seat recliners, the recliner mechanism may be assembled incorrectly, reducing the seat back's ability to restrain an occupant in a crash. The 2020 model year has an additional issue specific to ambulance prep package trucks with 7.3L gas engines: vehicles ordered with wide-track rear axles were built with narrower ones, and on dual rear wheel configurations the inner tires can contact the body and blow out.

On 2017-2019 models equipped with an engine block heater, moisture can corrode the block heater cable's splice connector and cause a resistive short that can overheat or melt the wiring, raising the risk of fire. The 2017 model year has a door latch concern on trucks that received aftermarket chrome door handle cover kits through Ford dealers; the handles can unlatch in a side impact, leaving occupants more exposed. Also on 2017 models, a rearview camera circuit board connector can be loose or damaged, producing a blank or distorted image when backing up.

Going back to the 2015 model year, a rearview camera printed circuit board connector can work loose, causing a blank or distorted backup image. On 2011-2012 ambulance package vehicles with 6.7L diesel engines, an exhaust sensor fault can cause sudden engine stall. The 2008 model year carries several issues: fuel system integrity concerns on single rear wheel 4x4 trucks with two-piece driveshafts, a battery positive wire that can chafe against a splash shield bolt and short to ground causing fire, diesel particulate filter overheating on 6.4L diesel trucks that can produce visible flame from the tailpipe, a driver airbag module that may not deploy correctly in a crash, improperly welded driver seat back pivot brackets that can crack in a crash, and a steering gear mounting issue on diesel-equipped trucks that received service replacement steering gears after June 2014. A tire tread separation concern also affects some 2009 models fitted with certain Continental tires.

The 2006-2007 era has a tire recall covering certain Continental tires that can wear prematurely and fail, and a separate issue on 2007 trucks where aftermarket wheel modification kits include rims that wear through the factory brake lines, causing brake failure. On 2003 models with 6.0L diesel engines, a loose engine ground stud can cause electrical current to flow through the radio suppression strap, overheating and potentially igniting nearby components. The 2002 model year has a speed control deactivation switch that can overheat and start an underhood fire. The 2001 model year has a wiper motor switch that can overheat and ignite the plastic wiper cover, a fuel filler pipe grounding issue on certain F-350 crew cab short wheelbase trucks where an electrostatic discharge during refueling can cause a fire, a seat belt buckle that may not fully latch, and a driver airb