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Ford F-350 SD — Years to Avoid

Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.

Avoid These Years

2022 Ford F-350 SD

158 complaints (608% of segment average)

Avoid This Year

Main issue: I see there is a software recall update on trailer brake controller but not sure if that is the issue. The manual squeeze brakes did not work first time 5th wheel hooked up. The 7 pin trailer clip goes into a 5 pin harness and a 2 pin harness. The 2 pin is the brake control for the trailer. I tr

2017 Ford F-350 SD

118 complaints (454% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN EXTENSIVE "DEATH WOBBLE", WHICH CAUSED IT TO BE UNSTABLE WHEN DRIVING OVER 70 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (SIOUX FALLS FORD, 4901 W 26TH ST,

2010 Ford F-350 SD

79 complaints (304% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE ISSUES WITH FORD F-350 TRUCK (FULL DOCUMENT NOT IMAGED). *SMD THE DEALER HAD THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE FOR 12 DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO HIM DAMAGED. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE TRUCK, THERE WAS METALLIC ENGINE RATTLE. HE SHUT THE TRUCK OFF AND INSPECTED THE E

2011 Ford F-350 SD

63 complaints (242% of segment average)

Below Average

Main issue: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND EACH TIME THERE WAS A DIFFERENT SET OF CODES THAT WERE GENERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER REPA

Safe to Buy