Question 1

Is the Ford F-350 reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Ford F-350 has 3,400 total NHTSA complaints across 11 model years. The most reliable years are 2013 (110 complaints), 2021 (119 complaints), 2014 (150 complaints). Years to avoid: 2017 (729 complaints), 2019 (720 complaints), 2018 (304 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Ford F-350 should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2017, 2019, 2018 Ford F-350. The 2017 model has the most complaints (729) with the top issue being STEERING.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Ford F-350?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Ford F-350 are 2013 (110 complaints), 2021 (119 complaints), 2014 (150 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2021	119	This truck on a daily basis, shuts down with out w...	Above Average
2020	233	SHIFTING FROM 2 TO 3RD GEAR WHILE LIGHTLY ACCELERA...	Average
2019	720	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIV...	Avoid This Year
2018	304	DRIVER EXPERIENCES WOBBLING OR SHAKING IN THE VEHI...	Below Average
2017	729	EXPERIENCED EXTREME AND UNCONTROLLABLE VIBRATION I...	Avoid This Year
2016	290	WHILE DRIVING AT 60 TO 70 MILES PER HOUR YOU GET A...	Below Average
2015	289	MY 2015 IS EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE! IT'S WHE...	Below Average
2014	150	FEW HOURS BACK DRIVING MY 2014 F350 SUPER DUTY 6.7...	Above Average
2013	110	DEATH WOBBLE IN MOTION USUALLY ON THE HIGHWAY...	Excellent Reliability
2012	252	FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE AFTER HITTING BUMP. *TR...	Average
2011	204	TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVI...	Above Average

Ford F-350 — All Years

Ford F-350 — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid