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 (198% of segment average)
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 (148% of segment 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,
Safe to Buy
2021 Ford F-350 SD
6 complaints — well below segment average
2018 Ford F-350 SD
6 complaints — well below segment average
2014 Ford F-350 SD
12 complaints — well below segment average
2013 Ford F-350 SD
12 complaints — well below segment average
2019 Ford F-350 SD
13 complaints — well below segment average
2025 Ford F-350 SD
20 complaints — well below segment average
2016 Ford F-350 SD
26 complaints — well below segment average
2015 Ford F-350 SD
26 complaints — well below segment average