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2000 Ford F-350 SD: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

157 owner complaints analyzed

2 distinct recall campaigns

80,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2000 model year. Data updated: . 123 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 157 complaints (13.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior3522.3%
Steering behavior3019.1%
Engine operation117.0%
Electrical and battery issues74.5%
Fuel system concerns53.2%
Transmission and shifting31.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
21
Tires:Tread/Belt
20
Tires
11
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
Electrical System
8
Engine And Engine Cooling
8
Steering
8
Vehicle Speed Control
7
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel21
Tires:Tread/Belt20
Tires11
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine9
Electrical System8
Engine And Engine Cooling8
Steering8
Vehicle Speed Control7

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 21; Tires:Tread/Belt: 20; Tires: 11; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 9; Electrical System: 8; Engine And Engine Cooling: 8; Steering: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 7

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
11
25,000 to 49,999
20
50,000 to 74,999
23
75,000 to 99,999
21
100,000 to 149,999
20
150,000 and above
28
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,00011
25,000 to 49,99920
50,000 to 74,99923
75,000 to 99,99921
100,000 to 149,99920
150,000 and above28

Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 20; 50,000 to 74,999: 23; 75,000 to 99,999: 21; 100,000 to 149,999: 20; 150,000 and above: 28

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (28). 34 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2000
2
2001
4
2002
7
2003
24
2004
19
2005
21
2006
14
2007
25
2008
7
2009
6
2010
6
2011
8
2012
4
2013
5
2014
1
2015
2
2016
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20002
20014
20027
200324
200419
200521
200614
200725
20087
20096
20106
20118
20124
20135
20141
20152
20162

2000: 2; 2001: 4; 2002: 7; 2003: 24; 2004: 19; 2005: 21; 2006: 14; 2007: 25; 2008: 7; 2009: 6; 2010: 6; 2011: 8; 2012: 4; 2013: 5; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 2

Pattern summary

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 35 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 30 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10002983 · 2003-01-20 (January 20, 2003)

COLD MORNING STARTS, ENG: 7.3DIESEL. PROBLEM STARTED AROUND DEC. 31,2001. ON FIRST START ENG. IS SLOW TO START, WHEN IT DOES START IT GOES FROM 300RPM TO 1200RPM ABOUT THREE TIMES AND THEN SETTLES DOWN ON 800RPM'S AND RUNS OK. THE VEH. HAS BEEN IN APPROX. 4 OR 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER SHOWS THE VEH, HAS BEEN IN TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER FORD TRUCK OWNERS WITH A 7,3 DIESEL ENG. AND NO ONE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE 7.3DI IN COLD WEATHER. QUESTION: IF THIS IS N…

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Owner report 10005503 · 2003-02-08 (February 8, 2003)

CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING (THROW OUT BEARING) ACTUATOR ARM FAILURE RESULTING IN MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE WHILE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THE SUBJECT PART IN THE LIFE OF THIS SERIAL NUMBER TRUCK. THE FIRST OCCURRED AT APX. 37,000 MILES; THE SECOND AT APX. 95,000 MILES. BOTH REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED USING OEM PARTS. I AM IN POSSESSION OF THE SECOND FAILED PART AND WILL MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. THIS FAILURE IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS THE POWER TRAIN CAN NOT BE INTERRUPTED BY NORMAL MEANS. THAT IS…

Owner-reported narrative. 94,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10005503 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10008306 · 2003-03-01 (March 1, 2003)

INSIDE REAR DUAL TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FENDER, LINER AND MUD FLAP. COMPANY STATED TIRE HAD BEEN RUN FLAT. I DON'T THINK IT WOULD HAVE BLOWN IF IT WAS FLAT. I ALSO HAD TWO MORE TIRES GO OUT IN JULY OF 2002 (I WILL FILE ON IT ALSO).

Owner-reported narrative. 17,485 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008306 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10008308 · 2003-03-01 (March 1, 2003)

BOTH REAR INSIDE TIRES WENT FLAT AT THE SAME TIME. THE RIGHT TIRE HAD APPROX. 5390 MILES ON IT SINCE IT WAS THE SPARE FROM AN EARLIER BLOWOUT. THE LEFT TIRE HAD APPROX. 22875 MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOT FILED THIS WITH THE TIRE COMPANY DUE TO THEIR TREATMENT FROM THE FIRST FAILURE. I WAS TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL RV TRAILER AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 22,875 miles reported. Look up ODI 10008308 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10011894 · 2003-03-27 (March 27, 2003)

THE TREAD OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AND WRAPPED COMPLETELY AROUND THE AXLE. THE TIRE REMAINED INFLATED (FIRESTONE STEELTEX, 265/75R16, LOAD RANGE E, VNW81XL2500). *NLM *NLM

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Owner report 10015799 · 2003-04-14 (April 14, 2003)

THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 36,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015799 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10018428 · 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003)

THE "DOOR AJAR" DASH LIGHT IS ON OFTEN. NO DOORS ARE OPEN. THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR BED LIGHT ARE ALSO LIGHT UP. THIS PROBLEM COMES AND GOES-OFTEN. I HAVE FOUR YOUNG KIDS, IT IS A BIG SAFETY ISSUE WHEN I SEE THE LIGHTS COME ON HEADING DOWN THE FREEWAY. *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018428 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10018732 · 2003-05-14 (May 14, 2003)

BLOWOUT WITH TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON LEFT FRONT R4S II LT265/75/R16 STEELTEX RADIAL M/S LOAD RANGE E CAUSING AN ACCIDENT CROSSING MEDIAN OPPOSITE DIRECTION TRAFFIC BARELY MISSING AN ONCOMING 18 WHEELER THROUGH A DITCH/6FT CULVERT THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO FIELD. EXTENSIVE ($8.000+) DAMAGE TO F-350 SCLWB 4X4 FRAME AND FRONT END. 22800 MILES ON FACTORY TIRES, FORD HAD REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRES IN 2000 WHEN ASKED "THEY WEREN'T ON THE LIST" TIRES VDW8-DECATUR PLANT. *NLM

Owner-reported narrative. 22,840 miles reported. Look up ODI 10018732 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

07V553000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Reported: 2007-12-05 (December 5, 2007)

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
09V399000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 2009-10-13 (October 13, 2009)

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
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Data completeness

157 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

78.3%Usable mileage123 / 157 records
98.7%Valid incident date155 / 157 records
100.0%Valid filing date157 / 157 records
98.7%Ordered incident and filing dates155 / 157 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
Steering
931.0%
ODI 10554360 · 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A ROAD BUMP AND THE FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE NEW TRACK BAR AND STEERING DAMPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATE…

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222.2%
ODI 11210189 · 142,000 mi

STILL HAVING THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ISSUE AFTER SPENDING $1K AT THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THIS ISSUE. NOT EVEN 3000 MILES LATER IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN WORSE AND MORE FREQUENT THAN BEFORE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 70 MPH AND AFTER HITTING A BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT I NEARLY LOST CONTROL.

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228.6%
ODI 10893771 · 17,500 mi

THE PICKUP TRUCK WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP, AND IT IS INHERENT TO WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE." THIS MAINLY HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON THE HIGHWAY GENERALLY WHILE IN THE SPEED BETWEEN 55 AND 60 MPH, DURING A COURSE OF SLIGHT TURN EITHER TO THE RIGHT OR TO THE LEFT WHEN IMPACTED BY A SLIGHT BUMP, THE TRUCK GOES INTO A VIOLENT SHAKING. THE ATTEMPT OF APPLYING THE BRAKES WOULD MAKE THE SYMPTOMS WORSE. THE ATTEMPT OF INCREASING SPEED WOULD AGAIN MAKE THE SYMPTOMS WORSE. STEERING IS ALMOST NONE EXISTENT AS THE STEERI…

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6631.7%
ODI 11062668 · 84,738 mi

MY 2015 IS EXPERIENCING THE DEATH WOBBLE! IT'S WHEN THE PICKUP STARTS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND YOU CAN'T HANG ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL! WITH THAT BEING SAID I HAVE PUT ON NEW SHOCKS, REPLACED THE TRACK BAR, NEW STEERING STABILIZER SHOCK, NEW SHOCKS, GOING TO GET A THIRD ALIGNMENT, AND NEW TIRES AND STILL HAVE THE DEATH WOBBLE! THE REST OF THE FRONT END IS IN GOOD SHAPE! I'M JUST ASKING FOR SOME HELP FROM FORD! THANK YOU!

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7435.6%
ODI 10837193 · 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FRACTURED METAL FRAGMENT IN THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX CLOGGED THE POWER STEERING HOSE. THE FAILURE CAUSED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. ..UPDATED 06/28/16 *BF UPDATED 06/14/18*JB

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29150.8%
ODI 11062744 · 10,100 mi

EXPERIENCED EXTREME AND UNCONTROLLABLE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TRUCK (DEATH WOBBLE). THIS HAPPEN TWICE ON THE SAME DAY, 14 JANUARY 2018. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS AT 70 MPH AND IT DID NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 50 MPH. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS AT 60 MPH AND DID NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 45 MPH. APPLYING THE BRAKES MADE IT WORSE. THE VIBRATIONS WERE SO INTENSE IT PULLED A MUSCLE IN MY NECK. BOTH OCCURRENCES WERE RIGHT AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD.

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10150.2%
ODI 11132889 · 8,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND PULLING A 40 FOOT FIFTH WHEEL, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER AN EXPANSION JOINT ON THE ROAD. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN OSCILLATING SEVERELY, BOUNCING ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO THE ROAD SHOULDER AND WAITED A COUPLE OF MINUTES BEFORE CONTINUING TO DRIVE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A TORN LEFT SHOULDER MUSCLE BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK SO VIOLENTLY. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS ONGOING AND SU…

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26657.0%
ODI 11240546 · 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE LOWER SPEEDS IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACK GARRETT FORD (270 RIPLEY RD, SPENCER, WV 25276, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPRO…

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3418.1%
ODI 11361869 · 1,250 mi

STEERING RETURNABILTY OR "RETURN TO CENTER" IS IMPEDED BY ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSIST. ACCORDING TO FORD THE NEW ELECTRIC OVER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM INSTALLED ON SOME SUPER DUTY TRUCKS ASSISTS THE DRIVER DURING CROSS WIND OR HEAVY ROAD CROWN SITUATIONS. BUT WHEN THERE IS NO WIND OR ROAD CROWN THE SYSTEM CONTINUES TO "ASSIST" AND HOLDS THE STEERING COLUMN FROM IMMEDIATELY RETURNING TO CENTER. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A "LANE KEEPING' OR "AUTO STEER" SYSTEM. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE VEHICLE REQUIRES CONSTANT LEFT AND RIGHT INPUT TO…

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44.2%
ODI 11448243 · 89 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was vibrating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure was due to the driveshaft. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that there needs to be weight in the truck. The contact attached a trailer to the vehicle however, the failure still occurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer w…

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1513.5%
ODI 11501701

Hit a bump and the truck shook out of control. Better known as the Death Wobble. I was driving with a fully loaded 38 foot goose neck trailer( 8tons). There was no where to pull over and had to literally stop in the middle of the road to regain control.

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24.9%
ODI 11617813

MY REAR CAMERA REPEATEDLY FREEZES IN A PICTURE OR DOES NOT COME ON. MY STEERING HAS LOST MOST OF ITS FLUID TWICE AND I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL AIR BLEADING OUT. MY TRUCK HAS STOPPED ITSELF WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD WITHOUT ANY OBSTRUCTION. MY TRUCK FLOODED FROM A LEAKING SUNROOF, CAUSING MOLD TO GROW ON THE CARPET AND A SMELL IN THE TRUCK. THIS IS A UNSAFE TRUCK

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49.1%
ODI 11601765

It is hard to explain to people and some people might not fully understand what they are even feeling if they are not in tune to how the steering system works normally vs with some type of assist. I don't use the lane keeping assist (button on steering wheel) because it is not comfortable for me where the truck wants to be in relation to the lane. But even with lane keep assist off i could feel different amounts of "intervention" occurring. First i described it as the input force required to turn the steering wheel either direction was differen…

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17.1%
ODI 11756773

The driveshaft separated resulting in a loss of motive power while we were driving on the highway at around 65-70mph. We heard/felt vibrations, and a harsh noise then a loud popping noise right before/ during the failure. Then heard dragging as we came toward the guard rail. It caused a loss of control of the vehicle almost causing us to crash. We were able to pull to the side of the road while traffic went around us. One vehicle pulled over in front of us checking their car stating they saw something fly out from under ours but then they left…

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00.0%

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Suspension
1034.5%
ODI 10554360 · 35,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A ROAD BUMP AND THE FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE NEW TRACK BAR AND STEERING DAMPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000. UPDATE…

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111.1%
ODI 11210189 · 142,000 mi

STILL HAVING THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ISSUE AFTER SPENDING $1K AT THE DEALERSHIP TO FIX THIS ISSUE. NOT EVEN 3000 MILES LATER IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN WORSE AND MORE FREQUENT THAN BEFORE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 70 MPH AND AFTER HITTING A BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT I NEARLY LOST CONTROL.

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228.6%
ODI 10565735 · 9 mi

I ORDERED A NEW F-350 POWER STROKE DIESEL IN NOVEMBER. I WAITED UNTIL JAN 22 FOR IT TO BE DELIVERED TO ME. $65,000. WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP AT SUNRISE FORD IN FT PIERCE FLORIDA, IT LOOKED LIKE THE WHEEL HUBS WERE RUSTED SO I LOOKED UNDERNEATH. I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I SAW. THE ENTIRE CARRIAGE TO THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS NOT ONLY CORRODED AND RUSTED, BUT HOLES WERE DEVELOPING IN THE DRIVE SHAFT, THE TIE RODS, THE CARRIAGE BOLTS, THE WHEEL SUPPORTS, THE U-JOINTS...NOT SURFACE RUST. IT WAS AS THOUGH THE TRUCK PARTS WERE TAKEN FROM A JUNK YARD. THE …

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6330.3%
ODI 10648730 · 650 mi

TRAVELING ON A PAVED ROAD. SPEED LIMIT 45 MPH. IT WAS RAINING. NO PUDDLING WAS ENCOUNTERED. I ENTERED A SLIGHT LEFT TURN AND ENCOUNTERED A WASHBOARD TYPE BUMP. IMMEDIATELY, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL AND PUSHED SLIGHTLY ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THE REAR AXLE LOST TRACTION ALLOWING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO SWING VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE LESS THAN 10 DAYS AGO. SERVICE BROUGHT IT IN AND I EXPL…

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8038.5%
ODI 10928660

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 TO 70 MILES PER HOUR YOU GET A SLIGHT SHIMMY IN THE BACK END. AS YOU PROGRESS THE SHAKE GETS WORSE. THE FORD SHOP WHERE I LIVE HAS A RUSH IN RUSH OUT WORK ETHIC, THEY DON'T LISTEN TO THE ONE PAYING THE BILLS. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL SHOPS TO FIND THE PROBLEM, NO RESULTS. *TR

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21437.3%
ODI 11052225 · 17,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE- VIOLENT FRONT WHEELS WOBBLING, STEERING SHAKING SO VIOLENT CAN'T CONTROL. DIFFERENT ROADS, MPH-45,60,65,70. TO BRING UNDER CONTROL MUST BRAKE AND TRY TO GET OFF ROAD & GET BELOW 20MPH. EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE. DEATH WOBBLE HAS HAPPENED ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS, USUALLY STARTS WITH AN EXPANSION JOINT, POT HOLE OR BUMP IN ROAD.

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7637.8%
ODI 11123097 · 18,523 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE HAULING A TRAILER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE TRAILER DETACHED WITHOUT WARNING FROM THE PINS AND ALUMINIUM CONNECTION. THE FAILURE DAMAGED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TRAILER. THE OWNER'S MANUAL HAD NOT INDICATED THAT THE TOWING CAPACITY EXCEEDED THE GUIDELINES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE INSURANCE ADJUSTOR TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR FACILITY TO INSPECT THE DAMAGES. THE CONTACT WAS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED …

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21546.0%
ODI 11268492 · 25,970 mi

1ST INCIDENT-DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRUCK STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING AFTER HITTING A SMALL RISE GOING OVER AN OVERPASS. EXTREMELY BLESSED THAT I WAS IN AN EXPRESS LANE (TOLLED) AND NO ONE WAS AROUND ME. 16FT TRAILER WAS HOOKED UP AND IT TOOK EVERY BIT OF STRENGTH I HAD TO KEEP THE TRUCK IN THE 2 LANES AND NOT THE WALL. THANKFUL NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE AROUND ME. 2ND INCIDENT- AGAIN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE NEXT DAY; A VERY SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD CAUSED THE VIOLENT SHAKING. I WAS NOT TOWING, BUT I DID HAVE VEHICLES AROUND ME THIS TIME THAT …

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105.3%
ODI 11399711 · 1,031 mi

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK ON 09/23/20. AT DELIVERY THE STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT ALIGNED CORRECTLY AND HAD TO BE ADJUSTED. TRUCK HAS HAD A CONSTANT VIBRATION THAT IS FELT THRU THE STEERING AND BODY. THE VIBRATION INCREASES WITH SPEED. AT 1031 MILES A REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS MADE THAT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL, AT 3225 MILES AGAIN A FAILED ATTEMPT WAS MADE AT CORRECTING, AT 3735 ANOTHER FILED ATTEMPT. AT 8156 ANOTHER FAILED ATTEMPT. AND AGAIN AT 8934 ANOTHER MORE EXTENSIVE REPAIR ATTEMPT WAS MADE WITH NO POSITIVE RESULTS. I WILL UPLOAD ALL REPAIR WORK ORDERS.…

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55.2%
ODI 11475328

The rear axle repair was not completed and yet they reported that the dealer fixed it. Not true. The truck was taken in for repairs but the dealer was not able to fix it and told me that. They said I will have to get it fixed on my own. The rear axle is a known flaw and was required to repair or replace by the NHTSA. I wonder how many other trucks have also had incomplete repairs and then reported as fixed?

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32.7%
ODI 11543054

Today 9/6/23 at 9:20pm I was driving 65mph on the highway and hit a medium sized pot hole. This caused my front end to violently shake back and forth over a prolonged period of time causing me to loose control of my vehicle. I was able to brake and the shaking stopped around 20mph while I was on the highway. This has happened to me once before almost causing an accident. Neither time was I speeding, over loaded, or driving erratically. The pot holes were things I had seen but not avoided as were are not something that has ever caused a pr…

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12.4%
ODI 11624356

This truck has 20,000 miles. I experienced what’s called the death wobble which nearly shook the truck off the road. The dealership told me a $2000 dollar duel steering stabilizer would fix the problem. I reluctantly payed for it as they said the lift voided the warranty. The truck is still not fixed and my wife nearly went off the road today driving it. I read online that a stabilizer doesn’t fix the problem it only masks the symptoms. I’m certain the dealership knows this.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Electrical System
26.9%
ODI 10567144 · 31,538 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE EGT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,538. UPDATED 04/17/14 MA *TR

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111.1%
ODI 11110779 · 27,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC FUNCTION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN IT WAS ADJUSTED USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS. THE DEALER (TOWNSEND SALES & SERVICE, 340 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, MA 01469, [phone removed]) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE NUMEROUS TIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICING, BUT THEY FAILED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ELECTRONIC FAILURE. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THEY SERVICED THE MIRROR UNDER A WARRANTY, BUT PROVIDED NO SPECIFIC ANAL…

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00.0%

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136.3%
ODI 10807604 · 11,000 mi

ENGINE STOPPED ONCE IN THE ROAD PULLING A 40 FT.R.V. .INTERMINTLEY SEVERE LOSS OF POWER AND TRYING TO OVERHEAT. COMEING DOWN A 7200 FT. MOUNTAIN I LOST THE R.V. BRAKES,ENGINE BRAKES & THE TOW HAUL MODE (TO HELP SLOW DOWN) ALL I HAD WAS THE TRUCK BRAKES GOING AROUND 80 M.P.H. BY THE TIME I GOT STOPPED ALL 4 WHEELS WERE SMOKEING COOKING THE RELATED PARTS, ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS,WHEEL BEARINGS IN MY OPINION.LATER IN A TOWN GOING SLOW AND STOPPING THE BRAKES PULLED VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT, A FEW MORE TRAFFIC LIGHTS THEN VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT…

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104.8%
ODI 11176553 · 87,198 mi

REFERENCED FORD HAD THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOY WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A HEATED GARAGE OVERNIGHT. THERE WAS NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. WE DO NOT HAVE A TIME FRAME FOR HOW LONG IT WAS PARKED BEFORE DEPLOYMENT. AFTER THIS DEPLOYMENT FOUND THAT THE TRUCK NO LONGER HAD POWER TO START THE VEHICLE OR ANY DASHBOARD INDICATORS/GAUGES WORKING. THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON/OFF RANDOMLY TILL BATTERY IS COMPLETELY DEAD WHILE PARKED AND SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WOULD TAKE UP TO 6 MONTHS TO REPAIR. …

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284.9%
ODI 10984283 · 4,200 mi

THE 2017 FORD SUPERDUTY TRUCKS HAVE A REMOTE TAILGATE RELEASE IN THE LARIAT AND KING RANCH MODELS. THE TAILGATE OF MY TRUCK AND OTHERS HAVE DROPPED WITHOUT ACTION FROM THE USER. THIS MAKES THESE VEHICLES UNSAFE WHEN CARRYING CARGO THAT IS ONLY SECURED BY THE TAILGATE OR WHEN TOWING 5TH WHEEL TRAILERS. MINE HAS DROPPED SOME 16 TIMES SINCE NOVEMBER. APPARENTLY FORD DEALERS ARE UNIVERSALLY BLAMING THE OPERATORS FOR ACCIDENTALLY PUSHING THE TAILGATE BUTTON TWICE ON THE FOB. HOWEVER, I HAD AN ACCIDENT ON MAY 6TH, WHEN I COULD NOT HAVE PUSHED THE…

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126.0%
ODI 11151494 · 4,000 mi

BACK UP CAMERA GOES BLANK AND SHOWS BLACK ON DISPLAY.

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153.2%
ODI 11276954 · 293 mi

I GOT THE TRUCK BACK FROM THE PLACE I BOUGHT IT, AFTER THEY CALLED ME SAYING THAT IT WAS RECALLS THAT THE FORD AGENCY DIDN'T DO, I BOUGHT THE TRUCK A WEEK AGO FROM THIS POST, MY TRUCK CAME EQUIPPED WITH BIRDS EYE CAMERA, MEANING THAT I HAVE FRONT, SIDES, BACK AND ON TOP OF THE CABIN, CAMERAS, THEY ARE NOT WORKING AT ALL, BESIDES THE CAMERA IN THE TAILGATE. THIS IS JUST A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK.

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115.9%
ODI 11341396 · 25 mi

NHTSA ID NUMBER 10172952. THIS NOTIFICATION IS NOT BEING APPLIED TO ALL FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS THAT HAVE THE ULTIMATE TRAILER TOW CAMERA SYSTEM W/PRO TRAILER BACKUP ASSIST. WHEN REVIEWING ANY RECALLS ON MY TRUCK, THIS YAW SYSTEM SENSOR REQUIRED TO MAKE THE PRO TRAILER ASSIST WORK THAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR TOWING 5TH WHEEL AND GOOSENECK TRAILERS WAS NOT INCLUDED WITH THE TRUCK. FORD HAS NOT BEEN SUPPLYING THIS ITEM. THE OWNERS MANUAL SPECIFICALLY REQUIRES THIS ITEM FOR OPERATION. I KNOW THIS MEMO IS OUT THERE BUT IS NOT BEING APPLIED TO THE PROPER …

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1111.5%
ODI 11473541

Check engine light comes on almost everyday. After at least 5 minutes driving, this trucks engine will shut down with out notice. Usually when making a turn or coming to a stop light. When this happens you loose all steering control. You have to shift to neutral and try and restart. This has caused me to almost rearend a highway patrol vehicle. Very dangerous. I have had this vehicle in to the local Ford dealership on numerous occasions; however they will NOT run diagnostics to see what is happening. Have ad independant mechanic and my s…

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2320.7%
ODI 11484060 · 5,800 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the trailer hitched to the vehicle, the vehicle downshifted suddenly to 37 MPH. There was no warning light illuminated. The passenger's side of the trailer went sideways and blocked the roadway; however, the trailed remained hitched to the vehicle. The contact then disengaged the towing mode and was able to drive the trailer into a ditch in order to clear the roadway. The contact then drove to his residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the integrat…

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1229.3%
ODI 11520897

While driving the trailer plug melted at the connection to the truck. I got a message that the trailer was disconnected and there were no brakes on the trailer. The plug on the truck is burned.

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1636.4%
ODI 11569073 · 400 mi

The contact owns 2024 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that the air recirculation system disengaged intermittently when the A/C was not set to MAX setting. The contact stated that while activating the heat in cold weather, the air recirculation system disengaged intermittently, causing outside air and a strong toxic odor to enter the cabin of the vehicle, causing health concerns. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed, and that the air recirculation system could only rem…

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428.6%
ODI 11666074

Consistently shutting off when truck starts. Happens every 5-7 startups and says have advanced traction control serviced at same time.

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457.1%
ODI 11743721

Description On your vehicle, it may be possible to experience a noisy, partially inoperable, or completely inoperable heating ventilating and air conditioning HVAC blower Motor. Safety Risk An inoperable or partially inoperable HVAC blower Motor may affect windshield defrost and defogging capability, which can decrease visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect and possibly replace the blower Motor a…

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Unknown Or Other
13.4%
ODI 11508072

High speed wobble in front end Goes away of You slow down Getting worse Very scary, pulls steering wheel out of my grasp Wife refusing to ride in the truck

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00.0%

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114.3%
ODI 10939004 · 71,200 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS. REGARDLESS OF SWITCH POSITION, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS STAY OFF WHEN THE SENSOR DETECTS ANY DAYLIGHT AT ALL. THE DESIGN OF THE DASH MAKES SEEING THE SPEEDOMETER EITHER EXTREMELY DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE, ON OVERCAST DAYS AND IN LOW LIGHT SITUATIONS. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT AS A PROBLEM.

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2612.5%
ODI 10648730 · 650 mi

TRAVELING ON A PAVED ROAD. SPEED LIMIT 45 MPH. IT WAS RAINING. NO PUDDLING WAS ENCOUNTERED. I ENTERED A SLIGHT LEFT TURN AND ENCOUNTERED A WASHBOARD TYPE BUMP. IMMEDIATELY, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED EXCESSIVELY. I RELEASED THE GAS PEDAL AND PUSHED SLIGHTLY ON THE BRAKES. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THE REAR AXLE LOST TRACTION ALLOWING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO SWING VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT. I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE LESS THAN 10 DAYS AGO. SERVICE BROUGHT IT IN AND I EXPL…

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199.1%
ODI 10860888

NOTHING.

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518.9%
ODI 11045376 · 1,007 mi

I WENT TO PICK UP MY TRAILER IN MY BRAND NEW (1000 MILES) 2017 FORD 350 SUPER DUTY TRUCK. I WAS UNABLE TO ATTACH MY EXISTING STANDARD TRAVEL TRAILER SAFETY CHAINS TO THE TRUCK PROPERLY. THE 2017 FORD SUPER DUTY 2 1/2" 15K HITCH SIMPLY DOES NOT ALLOW THE PROPER CONNECTION OF ANY STANDARD TRAVEL TRAILER SAFETY CHAIN. THE INDUSTRY STANDARD SIZE OF CLEVIS HOOK ON TRAVEL TRAILERS IS 5/16". NONE WILL SAFELY CONNECT AND CLOSE AROUND THIS PARTICULAR FACTORY HITCH. THE NEXT SIZE UP OF THESE HOOKS IS 3/8", AND IT IS TOO LARGE TO FIT THROUGH THE OPENI…

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2110.4%
ODI 11151773 · 16,000 mi

THE TAILGATE OPEN BUTTON ON THE KEY FOB CAN BE EASILY ACCIDENTALLY PUSHED TWICE WHILE CARRYING IT IN YOUR POCKET THUS CAUSING THE TAILGATE TO OPEN. SHOULD THE VEHICLE BE PARKED NEXT TO SOMETHING OR A CHILD STANDING OR RIDING A BIKE COULD BE INJURED BY THE OPENING TAILGATE, THERE IS NO WAY TO DISABLE THIS FEATURE ON THE KEY FOB. BENDING AND WORKING NEAR THE VEHICLE CAN EASILY CAUSE THE BUTTON TO BE PUSHED TWICE WHILE IN YOUR POCKET. NEED TO BE ABLE TO DISABLE THIS FEATURE FOR SAFETY.

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429.0%
ODI 11162374 · 2,100 mi

OUR AUTOMATIC TAILGATE ON OUR 2019 FORD F350 TRUCK OPENS AND COMES DOWN RANDOMLY. IT HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN THE FIRST 3 WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE PARKED AND WHILE DRIVING, THE LAST TIME THE KEY FOB WAS IN THE CUP HOLDER WHEN WE WERE FILLING THE TRUCK AT THE GAS STATION. WITH OUR 5TH WHEEL TRAILER ATTACHED, THE TAILGATE CAME DOWN AS WE PULLED AWAY. NOT KNOWING IT CAME DOWN, WE MADE A TURN PULLING OUT OF THE GAS STATION WHICH CAUSED OVER A $1,000 IN DAMAGE TO OUR TRAILER. THIS RANDOMLY OPENING TAILGATE IS DANGEROUS FOR ANYONE P…

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1910.1%
ODI 11326343 · 3,500 mi

VEHICLE RPM WILL NOT DROP WHEN TAKING FOOT OFF THE GAS AND IN GEAR. RPM STAYS AT 1100 AND VEHICLE SPEEDS UP ON ITS OWN. NO DIFFERENCE WITH ENGINE BRAKE ON OR OFF. SEEMS TO HAPPEN IN PARKING LOTS OR AT STOP LIGHTS WHEN MOVING AT SLOW SPEEDS 5 TO 10 MILES PER HOUR. VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE UNLESS BRAKES ARE APPLIED. BRAKES HAVE TO BE APPLIED SOMETIMES VERY HARD TO GET VEHICLE TO STOP AND ENGINE RPM TO DROP. DOCUMENTED BY THE DEALER WITH NO FIX. FORD MOTOR COMPANY CONTACTED WITH NO FIX. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. *TR

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1010.4%
ODI 11431466

An unknown electrical issue possibly sensor, module or wiring related causes several faults in the system and they appear on the dash. These faults disable many safety features built in to the vehicle and a few convenience features as well. The faults displayed are: "pre-collision assist not available", "hill start assist warning", "service advance trac" and "drive mode not available" When this happens randomly the vehicle will stop producing forward acceleration and slow down very quickly as if I took my foot off the accelerator. When this occ…

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1311.7%
ODI 11431402

My husband and I purchased a new 2022 F-350 Truck on 8/10/21. The tailgate has come open three times while the truck was being driven down the road. This is the same problem these trucks have had since the 2017 came out - six years now. We have had the truck into the local Ford dealership three times -- twice for them to run "tests". The second time the tailgate came open on its own, it hit the trailer we were towing and damaged the tailgate, which now has to be replaced. Since this problem has been going on for so long, we wanted you to know …

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37.3%
ODI 11548796

I was driving and a rock hit my front windshield. While the rock didn’t penetrate my windshield, glass shards hit me in the face and covered my cab. Windshield aren’t supposed to send shards of glass into the cab. This could’ve caused a multi vehicle crash had I not been wearing glasses.

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818.2%
ODI 11572898

360 review camera fails to operate correctly and screen goes blue. Front parking sensors, rear cross traffic, auto emergency braking, and rear parking sensors fail to operate as well.

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321.4%
ODI 11679472

2025 E-350 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete As transmission controls highway speed at 60mph and higher. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL 2025 E-350 to be reported as UNDRIVABLE and brought in IMMEDIATELY for Safety Recall, and highway safety international. Please BROADCAST as amber alert and/or new cast notifications.

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114.3%
ODI 11743721

Description On your vehicle, it may be possible to experience a noisy, partially inoperable, or completely inoperable heating ventilating and air conditioning HVAC blower Motor. Safety Risk An inoperable or partially inoperable HVAC blower Motor may affect windshield defrost and defogging capability, which can decrease visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect and possibly replace the blower Motor a…

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Engine
310.3%
ODI 10628587 · 44,500 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 45 MPH IN 5 O'CLOCK TRAFFIC AND A STOP SAFELY NOW MESSAGE CAME ON MY MESSAGE BOARD AND IMMEDIATELY SHUT MY TRUCK DOWN ON THE ROAD BLOCKING TRAFFIC AND I WAS PULLING A DUMP TRAILER. THERE WAS NO WAY TO PUSH IT OUT OF THE ROAD AND NO WHERE TO PUSH IT TO IF I WAS ABLE . WAITED ON A TOW TRUCK FOR TO HOURS WHILE ALL THE PASSING MOTORISTS GOT ANGRY AND MADE THAT SECTION OF THE ROAD VERY DANGEROUS! *TR

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222.2%
ODI 10587892 · 500 mi

1. SEVERE ENGINE RATTLE AND THEN SEVERE SHAKING OF ENTIRE TRUCK DUE TO EXHAUST REGENERATIVE SYSTEM. TRUCK BECOMES HARD TO CONTROL ON HIGHWAY AND PRESENTS DANGER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC SITUATIONS. FIRST INCIDENT WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIR; SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY SEVEN MONTHS LATER AND WAS TOLD BY DEALER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE THAT IN ORDER FOR THE EXHAUST REGENERATIVE SYSTEM TO WORK PROPERLY WE HAD TO WATCH FOR THE "CLEANING EXHAUST SYSTEM" MESSAGE TO APPEAR (WHICH ONLY FLASHES ON FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS AND REQUIRES EYES OFF THE R…

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114.3%
ODI 10948705 · 40,000 mi

MY NEWER P/U JUST OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY IS LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR. SEEMS TO BE ON ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE 6.7 L ENGINE. FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND ASSIST WITH THE LARGE COST OF FIXING. FORD DEALERSHIP TOOK A LOOK AT IT AND SAYS IT NEEDS A NEW RADIATOR. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING AROUND 40K MILES. JUST A FEW DROPS ON THE GROUND EACH DAY ON THE GARAGE FLOOR.

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3818.3%
ODI 10746170 · 5,000 mi

BOUGHT TRUCK BRAND NEW IN DECEMBER 2014. AT APPROX. 5,000 (STILL DURING THE DIESEL ENGINE BREAK IN PERIOD) WHILE DRIVING THRU AN INTERSECTION IN TRAFFIC THE TRUCK AND MOTOR STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING/BUCKING WITH THE MOTOR MAKING A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE- THE TRUCK THEN HAD A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN WHICH I WAS UNABLE TO SAFELY ACCELERATE. THE TRUCK THEN WENT TO THE DEALER IN WHICH I WAS TOLD THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. THE TRUCK NOW BEEN IN AN OUT OF THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES BECAUSE THE PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. FORD RELEASED A TSB STATING THA…

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2210.6%
ODI 10865897 · 7,000 mi

WHEN THE 6.7 DIESEL ENGINE GOES IN TO REGENERATION FOR THE EMISSION SYSTEM THE ENGINE SOMETIMES SHUDDERS AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE VALVES RATTLE AND THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND TRUCK SLOWS. SEEMS TO BE MOSTLY WHEN THE TRUCK IS IN A SLIGHT PULL UP A GRADE. BUT, IT HAS DONE IT ON FLAT GROUND. THIS CONDITION IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WIDE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE FORD 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS COMMON WITH THESE 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES AND A FIX WAS COMING BUT IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS AND NO FIX IN SITE. MY TRUCK IS A 2016 WITH …

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223.8%
ODI 11020343 · 6,420 mi

FORD E-350 2017 HAS A BRAKE PROBLEM. I DROVE AROUND TRIP FROM BALTIMORE TO BOWIE, MD WHERE SELF STORAGE ZONE PLACE. WITH THE VEHICLE, I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE VEHICLE RAN THROUGH THE GATE ITSELF. BRAKE WAS FROZEN AND UNABLE TO PRESS THE BRAKE BUT THE BRAKE WAS RELEASED AFTER THE GATE WAS BROKEN THEN I STOPPED IT IMMEDIATELY. ITS ENGINE POWERFUL RUN SLOW ITSELF DESPITE I STOPPED IT BUT IT CONTINUED TO RUN THROUGH GATE DESPITE I APPLIED THE BRAKE. THERE WAS SKID ON THE ROAD THOUGH BRAKE WAS NOT WORKING.

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73.5%
ODI 11442955

Engine caught fire. Vehicle is waiting to be inspected to determine what caused the fire.

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183.9%
ODI 11161975 · 1,200 mi

AT ~ 1200 MILES I NOTICED AN OIL LEAK AROUND UPPER OIL PAN GASKET. AFTER CLEANING THEN DRIVING ANOTHER 3000 MILES THE SAME LEAK IS BACK.

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147.4%
ODI 11446029

The Ford is under a Customer Satisfaction Program 21B03, and Ford will not honor this for our vehicle, however our truck has the number one planetary and ring gear assembly that has gone out.

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1414.6%
ODI 11440834

This truck on a daily basis, shuts down with out warning. Check engine light comes on some time, some times get P0191, P0171 and other codes dealing with fuel rail and pressure. Vehicle had less than 10000 miles when started. Dealer don't know what to do. Shuts off when you are in a turn and leaves you with out steering, and shuts off when coming to a stop sign, or trying to park. Fuel filters have been changed 2 times in 2 months. Truck is not safe to drive because it keeps surging and cutting off. Idle speed varies as much as 250 rpm when sit…

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119.9%
ODI 11478142

Unknown what the cause is. Put the vehicle in drive and once began moving forward, the transmission tool light came on, then shortly after the engine light appeared. Inside the cab got loud and the truck barely moved. Have called all local dealers. The dealer purchased the truck from 3mo ago has no one available to service. Will not diagnose, because the tool light is on. Next nearest said they are not providing appts, because they are several weeks out. Stated to drop off the vehicle, but unknown when they can get to it. A third can on…

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37.3%
ODI 11537111 · 192,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) message was displayed; with the “Default See Owner’s Manual” displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 192,000.

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49.1%
ODI 11647915 · 8,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was a misfire in cylinders #6 and #8. The dealer later determined that the misfire was in cylinders #6 and #7. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.

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214.3%
ODI 11679472

2025 E-350 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete As transmission controls highway speed at 60mph and higher. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL 2025 E-350 to be reported as UNDRIVABLE and brought in IMMEDIATELY for Safety Recall, and highway safety international. Please BROADCAST as amber alert and/or new cast notifications.

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114.3%
ODI 11743721

Description On your vehicle, it may be possible to experience a noisy, partially inoperable, or completely inoperable heating ventilating and air conditioning HVAC blower Motor. Safety Risk An inoperable or partially inoperable HVAC blower Motor may affect windshield defrost and defogging capability, which can decrease visibility under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Parts are available to repair your vehicle. Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect and possibly replace the blower Motor a…

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Wheels
413.8%
ODI 10563791 · 10,000 mi

THIS IS PROBABLY ABOUT THE 30TH TIME MY FORD F-350 HAS HAD A DEATH WOBBLE. THIS TIME I WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 69 BETWEEN PRESCOTT VALLEY AND PRESCOTT WHEN IT STARTED. IT WAS SHAKING SO BAD THAT I ALMOST LOST CONTROL AND HIT THE MEDIAN. THE OTHER VEHICLES MUST HAVE NOTICED THE VEHICLE SHAKING BECAUSE ALL OF THE TRAFFIC AROUND ME BACKED WAY OFF. ONCE AGAIN I REPORTED IT TO FORD AND TOOK IT IN RIGHT AWAY. THEY TOLD ME AGAIN THAT IF IT DID NOT DO IT FOR THEM THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME AND SENT ME HOME WITH MY VEHICLE. THIS SEEMS TO…

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00.0%

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228.6%
ODI 10565735 · 9 mi

I ORDERED A NEW F-350 POWER STROKE DIESEL IN NOVEMBER. I WAITED UNTIL JAN 22 FOR IT TO BE DELIVERED TO ME. $65,000. WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP AT SUNRISE FORD IN FT PIERCE FLORIDA, IT LOOKED LIKE THE WHEEL HUBS WERE RUSTED SO I LOOKED UNDERNEATH. I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I SAW. THE ENTIRE CARRIAGE TO THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS NOT ONLY CORRODED AND RUSTED, BUT HOLES WERE DEVELOPING IN THE DRIVE SHAFT, THE TIE RODS, THE CARRIAGE BOLTS, THE WHEEL SUPPORTS, THE U-JOINTS...NOT SURFACE RUST. IT WAS AS THOUGH THE TRUCK PARTS WERE TAKEN FROM A JUNK YARD. THE …

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136.3%
ODI 11099958 · 55,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE MANY TIMES. VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY OUT OF CONTROL. NOT COOL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON WAY TO BOSTON (65 MPH). TIRES ARE PROPERLY INFLATED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEM SINCE 45,000 MILES AND NOW HAS 55,000 MILES ON IT. DEALER HAS ONLY MADE "SUGGESTIONS" ON WHAT TO DO TO CORRECT PROBLEM. WORRIED I WILL BE KILLED OR KILL SOMEONE WHEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE.

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125.8%
ODI 10898221 · 4,000 mi

FORD DOES NOT ALLOW THE TPMS ALERT THRESHOLD TO BE REDUCED TO REFLECT AFTERMARKET TIRE PRESSURE NEEDS. I HAVE OWNED THREE SUPERDUTIES TO DATE, A 2011, AT 2013 AND NOW A 2016. ON EACH VEHICLE I HAVE BEEN RUNNING TOYO OPENCOUNTRY A/T TIRES ON THEM, AND THE PROPER TIRE INFLATION VALUE ON THESE IS WAY BELOW WHAT THE OEM MICHELIN TIRES COME FROM THE FACTORY. THE OEM TIRES ARE SUPPOSE TO BE INFLATED TO 65 PSI IN THE FRONT AND 80 PSI IN THE REAR. THE TPMS ALERT WILL KICK ON AT A SMALL PERCENTAGE BELOW THESE VALUES. THE TOYO TIRES ON THE OTHER HAN…

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579.9%
ODI 11064071 · 13,000 mi

THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH DUEL REAR WHEEL TRUCKS THE HIGH PRESSURE VALVE STEMS ARE FAILING CAUSING RAPID AIR LOSS TO FRONT AND REAR OUTER WHEELS ( ALUMINUM RIMS ) THIS WILL CAUSE TIRE FAILURE RESULTING IN CRASH AND OR ROLL OVER THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MOTION AND STATIONARY *BF *BF *TR *JS

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2411.9%
ODI 11084859 · 2,500 mi

ALUMINUM WHEEL VALVE STEM LEAKING - TIRE LOOSING APPROXIMATELY 10 PSI PER DAY. TPMS ALARM NOTIFIED ME OF A PROBLEM ON HIGHWAY WHEN PRESSURE REACHED 50 PSIG (SPEC =65) BUT IDENTIFIED THE WRONG TIRE BECAUSE THE SENSORS ARE INCORRECTLY MAPPED. APPARENTLY A THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE ON THE 2017 AND NEWER FORD F350 DRW TRUCKS AS INDICATED HERE AND IN OTHER ONLINE FORUMS: HTTPS://WWW.FORD-TRUCKS.COM/FORUMS/1495539-2017-DRW-RECURRING-VALVE-STEM-LEAKS.HTML BASED ON THIS I AM EXPECTING LEAKS IN THE OTHER THREE ALUMINUM WHEELS SOON. THE INNER STE…

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398.4%
ODI 11152129 · 25 mi

CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TIRES. EXCESSIVE VEHICLE VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO SEPARATION THE TREAD PLIES AND POOR TIRE MOLDING TECHNIQUES. HAD SAME PROBLEM WITH MY LAST VEHICLE WHICH HAD THE SAME TIRES ON IT. SIZE ON BOTH VEHICLES WAS LT275/65R18. I FEEL CONTINENTAL TIRES SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR THIS ISSUE AND BANNED FROM SELLING TIRES IN THIS COUNTRY *DT *JB

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31.6%
ODI 11482109

My truck starting shaking really bad while driving after 45 miles per hour. I went to the repair shop today and they told me it was the death wobble. Could have lost control of truck as it was very terrifying.

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00.0%

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10.9%
ODI 11543054

Today 9/6/23 at 9:20pm I was driving 65mph on the highway and hit a medium sized pot hole. This caused my front end to violently shake back and forth over a prolonged period of time causing me to loose control of my vehicle. I was able to brake and the shaking stopped around 20mph while I was on the highway. This has happened to me once before almost causing an accident. Neither time was I speeding, over loaded, or driving erratically. The pot holes were things I had seen but not avoided as were are not something that has ever caused a pr…

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12.4%
ODI 11651674

See attached document for complaint.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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114.3%
ODI 11744637

Recall service not available right now. We have a remedy but parts are not available right now. We will inform you when the service is available. Or, you can contact your dealer.Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped with electronic trailer brakes, the trailer brakes will not function. This…

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Power Train
13.4%
ODI 11508072

High speed wobble in front end Goes away of You slow down Getting worse Very scary, pulls steering wheel out of my grasp Wife refusing to ride in the truck

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114.3%
ODI 10565735 · 9 mi

I ORDERED A NEW F-350 POWER STROKE DIESEL IN NOVEMBER. I WAITED UNTIL JAN 22 FOR IT TO BE DELIVERED TO ME. $65,000. WHEN I WENT TO PICK IT UP AT SUNRISE FORD IN FT PIERCE FLORIDA, IT LOOKED LIKE THE WHEEL HUBS WERE RUSTED SO I LOOKED UNDERNEATH. I COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT I SAW. THE ENTIRE CARRIAGE TO THE DRIVE TRAIN WAS NOT ONLY CORRODED AND RUSTED, BUT HOLES WERE DEVELOPING IN THE DRIVE SHAFT, THE TIE RODS, THE CARRIAGE BOLTS, THE WHEEL SUPPORTS, THE U-JOINTS...NOT SURFACE RUST. IT WAS AS THOUGH THE TRUCK PARTS WERE TAKEN FROM A JUNK YARD. THE …

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178.2%
ODI 10807235 · 4,500 mi

EPISODES OF VIOLENT SHAKING AND POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE DURING REGENARATION. THIS HAS BEEN A ON GOING ISSUE. FORD CLAIMS IT IS CAUSE BY THE COMPUTER AND A REPROGRAM WILL BE OUT IN MARCH 2016. I FEEL THE TRUCK IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE SPECIALLY ON ICY ROADS.

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157.2%
ODI 10865897 · 7,000 mi

WHEN THE 6.7 DIESEL ENGINE GOES IN TO REGENERATION FOR THE EMISSION SYSTEM THE ENGINE SOMETIMES SHUDDERS AND SHAKES VIOLENTLY. THE VALVES RATTLE AND THERE IS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND TRUCK SLOWS. SEEMS TO BE MOSTLY WHEN THE TRUCK IS IN A SLIGHT PULL UP A GRADE. BUT, IT HAS DONE IT ON FLAT GROUND. THIS CONDITION IS VERY DANGEROUS AND WIDE SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE FORD 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES. THE DEALER STATED IT WAS COMMON WITH THESE 6.7 DIESEL ENGINES AND A FIX WAS COMING BUT IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS AND NO FIX IN SITE. MY TRUCK IS A 2016 WITH …

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223.8%
ODI 11180292 · 26,000 mi

EXPERIENCED HEAVY OSCULATION AT 25K MILES. AT 26K MILES THE TRUCK WILL GO INTO A "DEATH WOBBLE" AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MPH. ANY TIME I HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD AT SPEEDS ABOUT 60 MPH THE TRUCK VIOLENTLY SHAKES AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO GET IT REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE TRACK BAR WAS ON BACKORDER; HOWEVER, I FOUND ONE AVAILABLE AT ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. I DROVE THERE, PICKED IT UP AND TOOK IT TO THERE DEALERS…

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42.0%
ODI 11186789 · 3,500 mi

THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A FEATURE THAT SHUTS THE ENGINE AND IGNITION OFF AFTER 30 MINUTES OF IDLE WITHOUT DRIVER INTERACTION. THESE VEHICLES HAVE "UP-FITTER SWITCHES" WHICH CAN BE TIED TO THINGS LIKE AUXILIARY WARNING LIGHTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN, THE HEADLIGHTS/TAIL LIGHTS TURN OFF AS WELL AS POWER TO ANY AUXILIARY LOADS. I AM A FIREFIGHTER IN NORTH CAROLINA. I HAVE THESE SWITCHES ATTACHED TO AUXILIARY SAE-W WARNING LIGHTS. THE OTHER NIGHT, I WAS ON THE SCENE OF A COLLISION AND AFTER 30 MINUTES, MY TRUCK SHUT ITSELF OFF IN …

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132.8%
ODI 11171976 · 320 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-350. APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED INTO A WOODED AREA. THE CONTACT JUMPED INTO THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO STOP IT AND SHUT IT OFF. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUGAR LOAF FORD LINCOLN [phone removed], LOCATED AT 1222 W SERVICE DR, WINONA, MN 55987) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MI…

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5127.1%
ODI 11354516 · 1,500 mi

SHIFTING FROM 2 TO 3RD GEAR WHILE LIGHTLY ACCELERATING, IT BANGS SO HARD I THINK TRANSMISSION FELL OUT. IF IT UNDER AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION, IT'S SMOOTH

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99.4%
ODI 11427543

I was recently informed by Ford that my vehicle is subject to a recall (21S31) because the rear axle may deform and detach from the vehicle. I believe the Ford Safety Recall Report (and NHTSA Recall Number) is 21V-536. My concern is related to the proposed remedy. Ford States that additional welds will be applied to the axle. Based on the information provided, I believe this will only mask the symptoms of a failure (detachment of the axle), and not the problem itself (crushing of the axle tubes due to insufficient tube wall thickness). I a…

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1210.8%
ODI 11453805

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 Super Duty. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V536000 (Power Train); However, the local dealer informed the contact that the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Unable to confirm parts not available.

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49.8%
ODI 11578344

The transmission delay shift from 3rd to fourth gear can be seconds then slams. I'm in Minnesota and when the roads are slick it WILL make the truck swing sideways when it goes into 4th. Well known problem but my truck doesn't have a tsb so everything is fine. NOT!

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511.4%
ODI 11674055 · 21,000 mi

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that a software update had been completed on the TCM. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for additional assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

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535.7%
ODI 11679472

2025 E-350 Safety Recalls* Main control valve body or transmission replacement Recall incomplete As transmission controls highway speed at 60mph and higher. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL 2025 E-350 to be reported as UNDRIVABLE and brought in IMMEDIATELY for Safety Recall, and highway safety international. Please BROADCAST as amber alert and/or new cast notifications.

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342.9%
ODI 11742423

Vehicle will lurch on cold start up. This occurs while in park on a level surface.

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Fuel System, Diesel
13.4%
ODI 10567144 · 31,538 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE EGT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,538. UPDATED 04/17/14 MA *TR

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00.0%

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10.5%
ODI 10892303 · 46,000 mi

2015 F350 6.7 DIESEL WITH 46,000 MILES THAT IS DOWN BECAUSE HPOP IS DEFECTIVE AND SPREADING MEDAL THROUGH SYSTEM. FORD HAS INSPECTED AND SAID IT IS BECAUSE OF WATER IN FUEL, EVEN THOUGH NO WARNING LIGHTS OR CODES ARE AVAILABLE. FORD PULLED SENSORS OUT OF ENGINE AND REJECTED REPAIR BECAUSE OF TARNISH ON SENSORS. THE ONLY CODES WERE FOR (LOW FUEL PRESSURE & REDUCED POWER). NO OTHER CODES. INITIAL INSPECTION REVEALED ABOUT 3/4 INCH OF WATER IN WATER SEPARATOR BUT NO LIGHT OR CODE. THE WARNINGS OCCURRED WHEN TRUCK WAS STARTED AND IT RAN ABOUT 100 F…

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52.4%
ODI 11481042 · 36,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the diesel particulate filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 20M06 (Diesel Particulate Filter Warranty Extension) however, the VIN wa…

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122.1%
ODI 11491753 · 68,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that a "water in the fuel system" warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact watched videos online that showed him how to drain and prime the fuel system to correct the failure; once he performed the repair, the warning light disappeared. When the contact refueled the vehicle, the warning message displayed, and the vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that there was DEF (Diesel Exhau…

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31.5%
ODI 11513451 · 160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the odor of diesel fuel was present inside and outside the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the diesel fuel was leaking from the fuel filter inside the engine compartment and onto the ground. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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51.1%
ODI 11580116 · 77,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel diesel particulate sensor needed a manual regeneration. The vehicle was repaired under Ford TSB Numbers: 19-2343 and 21-2052; however, the failure recurred after driving for 2,000 miles. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel diesel particulate sensor needed a manual regeneration, and the DEF…

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3317.6%
ODI 11566555 · 59,000 mi

The contact stated owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22E04 Reprogram PCM/TCM (Power Train) however, after the repair the fuel economy had become significantly lessened. Prior to the repair the fuel economy was 22 MPG however, after the recall repair the fuel economy was 13.5 MPG. The contact stated that while hauling a trailer, the fuel economy fell from 13.4 MPG to 6.5 MPG. While driving with the cruise control activated, the fuel economy fell from 25 MPG to 15 MPG…

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2324.0%
ODI 11611552 · 58,000 mi

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the warning light illuminated indicating to pull the vehicle over. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact exited the vehicle and checked all the fluids. The contact stated that the fluid levels were at sufficient levels. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic and the vehicle was diagnosed as fuel contamination. The contact was informed that the fuel s…

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65.4%
ODI 11571857 · 7,420 mi

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while starting the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, the RPM rose to the RED line. The contact turned off the vehicle and then restarted the vehicle made sure that the accelerator pedal was not depressed. After restarting the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed, the RPMs increased immediately, and the vehicle lunged forward. The contact placed the vehicle into drive which had caused the RPMs to immediately decrease. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the mechanic was u…

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24.9%
ODI 11537111 · 192,000 mi

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) message was displayed; with the “Default See Owner’s Manual” displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to exceed 5 MPH. The dealer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 192,000.

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17.1%
ODI 11665758 · 100 mi

The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-350SD. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "499 Miles remaining of DEF" was displayed. The contact indicated that the message was displayed even though the DEF was 75% FULL. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel66,075–125,500 mi96,500 mi16
ODI 10002983 · 50 mi

COLD MORNING STARTS, ENG: 7.3DIESEL. PROBLEM STARTED AROUND DEC. 31,2001. ON FIRST START ENG. IS SLOW TO START, WHEN IT DOES START IT GOES FROM 300RPM TO 1200RPM ABOUT THREE TIMES AND THEN SETTLES DOWN ON 800RPM'S AND RUNS OK. THE VEH. HAS BEEN IN APPROX. 4 OR 5 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER SHOWS THE VEH, HAS BEEN IN TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER FORD TRUCK OWNERS WITH A 7,3 DIESEL ENG. AND NO ONE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER TELLS ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR THE 7.3DI IN COLD WEATHER. QUESTION: IF THIS IS N…

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ODI 10102922 · 40,800 mi

2000 F350 7.3 DIESEL - CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILED, SHUTTING DOWN ENGINE. LUCKILY VEHICLE HAD JUST PULLED OUR OF DRIVEWAY AND WAS ABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER 10 MINUTES BUT DIES AGAIN AFTER A FEW SECONDS. CAM POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED, SOLVING PROBLEM. EMPLOYEE AT DEALERSHIP UNOFFICALLLY SAID THIS WOULD PROBABLY HAPPEN AGAIN IN APPX. 40,000 MILES. THIS TRUCK IS USED TO PULL HORSE TRAILERS ON THE INTERSTATE. IF THIS IS GOING TO BE A REPEAT OCCURANCE, I DON'T WANT MY FAMILY OR MYSELF IN THE TRUCK IF THIS HAPPEN…

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ODI 10140319 · 74,500 mi

ON MY 2000 FORD F350 DIESEL, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AS I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I HAD NO POWER TO THE ENGINE. THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAILED AND I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK TOTALLY OFF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY A POLICE OFFICER ON THE HIGHWAY PULLED IN BEHIND ME AND STAYED WITH ME WITH HIS LIGHTS ON UNTIL A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION. THEN I FIND OUT THAT THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON, VERY DANGEROUS, AND VERY IGNORED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IF THE POLICE OFFICER WAS NOT THERE QUICKLY,…

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Tires:Tread/Belt28,881–51,215 mi41,000 mi16
ODI 10015799 · 36,000 mi

THE LEFT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. *JB

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ODI 10018732 · 22,840 mi

BLOWOUT WITH TREAD SEPARATION WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON LEFT FRONT R4S II LT265/75/R16 STEELTEX RADIAL M/S LOAD RANGE E CAUSING AN ACCIDENT CROSSING MEDIAN OPPOSITE DIRECTION TRAFFIC BARELY MISSING AN ONCOMING 18 WHEELER THROUGH A DITCH/6FT CULVERT THROUGH A FENCE AND INTO FIELD. EXTENSIVE ($8.000+) DAMAGE TO F-350 SCLWB 4X4 FRAME AND FRONT END. 22800 MILES ON FACTORY TIRES, FORD HAD REFUSED TO REPLACE TIRES IN 2000 WHEN ASKED "THEY WEREN'T ON THE LIST" TIRES VDW8-DECATUR PLANT. *NLM

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ODI 10020537 · 29,275 mi

MY 2000 F-350 FORD PICKUP EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT AND CONTINUAL SHAKING WHILE PROCEEDING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON I-5 ON 24 MAY,2003. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A BUBBLE AND TREAD SEPARATION ON MY LEFT REAR LT 26575R16 FIRESTONE STEEL TEX RADIAL R4S TIRE. VEHICLE WAS CONTROLLED AND TIRE CHANGED PRIOR TO ANY INCIDENT. *NLM

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Tires22,875–39,000 mi26,000 mi5
ODI 10008306 · 17,485 mi

INSIDE REAR DUAL TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FENDER, LINER AND MUD FLAP. COMPANY STATED TIRE HAD BEEN RUN FLAT. I DON'T THINK IT WOULD HAVE BLOWN IF IT WAS FLAT. I ALSO HAD TWO MORE TIRES GO OUT IN JULY OF 2002 (I WILL FILE ON IT ALSO).

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ODI 10008308 · 22,875 mi

BOTH REAR INSIDE TIRES WENT FLAT AT THE SAME TIME. THE RIGHT TIRE HAD APPROX. 5390 MILES ON IT SINCE IT WAS THE SPARE FROM AN EARLIER BLOWOUT. THE LEFT TIRE HAD APPROX. 22875 MILES ON IT. I HAVE NOT FILED THIS WITH THE TIRE COMPANY DUE TO THEIR TREATMENT FROM THE FIRST FAILURE. I WAS TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL RV TRAILER AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*JB

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ODI 10025961 · 39,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING S/B INTERSTATE 5 - 11:00 AM AT 65 MPH SOUTH OF LAS VEGAS, I HAD A TREAD SEPERATION OF THE LEFT REAR TIRE (SINGLE REAR) CAUSING DAMAGE TO LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL AND TAIL LIGHT.*AK

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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine53,000–92,000 mi75,000 mi9
ODI 10056424 · 76,000 mi

SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD AT 76000 MILES. MY ORIGINAL OWNERS MENUAL ATES THE PLUGS DO NOT HAVE TO BE SEVICED FOR 100,000. THIS IS CERTAINLY A DESIGN ERROR SPARK PLUGS SHOULD NOT BLOW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD.*AK

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ODI 10140851 · 41,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT SAID THE VEHICLE WAS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING DUE TO CAM SHAFT SENSOR FAILURE. THE ENGINE DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING A RIGHT TURN. HE ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE, TO MISS THE OTHER VEHICLE HE WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENT. AFTER THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR. THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW ONE. THE REPAIR WAS MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE AS FORD OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. *AK UPDATED 12/7/2005. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSE…

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ODI 10163531 · 56,000 mi

2000 FORD F350 V10 SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT. *JB

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Electrical System100,000–168,986 mi140,000 mi7
ODI 10140484 · 98,000 mi

CPS(CAM POSITION SENSOR) THERE ARE NO EVENTS THAT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE OF THIS SENSOR. (EXPECT THE SENSOR TO FAIL ANY WHERE BETWEEN 80,000 TO 120,000 MILES)...YOUR FORD 7.3L POWER STROKE ENGINE WILL SIMPLY JUST SHUT DOWN LEAVING YOU WITH NO POWER TO STEER OR STOP YOUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART UNTIL THE FAILED SENSOR IS REPLACED. ONCE REPLACED, THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN ANOTHER 80,000 TO 120,000 MILES (WHO KNOWS). MANY PEOPLE CARRY A SPARE SENSOR IN THE VEHICLE AS YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN OR WHERE THIS FAILURE WILL OCCUR…

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ODI 10169004 · 102,000 mi

THIRD TIME REPLACING CPS/CMP (CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR) ON MY 2000 FORD SUPER DUTY 7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL. TRUCK DIES AND WILL NOT RUN BEYOND ABOUT 30 SECONDS UNTIL THIS SENSOR IS REPLACED. FIRST FAILURE WAS WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN MY LARGE TRUCK AND IT DIES, NO POWER TO STEERING OR BRAKES. SCARED MY FAMILY, THANK GOD NO ACCIDENT THOUGH. I CARRY A SPARE CPS BUT HAVE GIVEN 2 AWAY TO FRIENDS WHEN THEIRS WENT OUT. THIS PART IS A LONG KNOWN PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO THE DANGER OF A 7,800 LB TRUCK GOING DEAD W/O…

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ODI 10183337 · 140,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY FORD F350 SD, THE ENGINE WILL CUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. I LOOSE ALL POWER FUNCTIONS SUCH AS BRAKES AND STEERING. IF I AM LUCKY, I CAN GET THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTART ON THE MOVE. IT IS MUCH MORE SERIOUS THOUGH WHEN I AM IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. *JB

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Engine And Engine Cooling85,475–158,112 mi117,834 mi8
ODI 10169004 · 102,000 mi

THIRD TIME REPLACING CPS/CMP (CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR) ON MY 2000 FORD SUPER DUTY 7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL. TRUCK DIES AND WILL NOT RUN BEYOND ABOUT 30 SECONDS UNTIL THIS SENSOR IS REPLACED. FIRST FAILURE WAS WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN MY LARGE TRUCK AND IT DIES, NO POWER TO STEERING OR BRAKES. SCARED MY FAMILY, THANK GOD NO ACCIDENT THOUGH. I CARRY A SPARE CPS BUT HAVE GIVEN 2 AWAY TO FRIENDS WHEN THEIRS WENT OUT. THIS PART IS A LONG KNOWN PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO THE DANGER OF A 7,800 LB TRUCK GOING DEAD W/O…

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ODI 10190500 · 75,000 mi

CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILURE- TRUCK TALLED IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY- HIT ROAD SIGN TRYING TO GET OFF ROAD WITHOUT POWER STEERING. DAMAGED THE TRUCK=$ 850.00. *AK

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ODI 10206615 · 88,967 mi

CPS FAILURE UNDER WARRANTY PLUS 2 MORE FAILURES OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR

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SteeringToo few reports for a range51,340 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10039063 · 49,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN AT A STOP OR MOVING SLOWLY MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER IN PARKING LOTS. *JB

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ODI 10295524 · 51,340 mi

LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKING MAKING DRIVING VERY DIFFICULT AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. *TR

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ODI 10482170 · 253,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO SOMEONE'S MAILBOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING BECAME EXTREMELY LOOSE AND THE BRAKES ALSO FAILED. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND WAS LATER TOWED HOME. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE LOOKS AS IF IT FRACTURED, WHICH MAY HAVE POSSIBLY CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANU…

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Vehicle Speed ControlToo few reports for a range170,000 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10203189 · 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE IDLING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE SPEED DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAUSED THE FIRE. AS OF SEPTEMBER 17, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 180,000.

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ODI 10229333 · 150,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE ENGINE, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. HE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE SPEED DEACTIVATION SWITCH WIRES WERE BURNING. THE LOCAL MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILED AND BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SYMPTOMS OF THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL RECALL, BUT IT WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS …

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ODI 10294581 · 280,000 mi

200 FORD F-350 BURNED TO GROUND AFTER BEING PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR FIVE HRS. SUSPECT CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. FIRE MARSHALL SAID OBVIOUS SHORT IN WIRING. DID NOT HAVE COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE, BUSINESS AUTO LIABILITY WILL NOT COVER ANY OF OVER $8,000 LOSS OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES BECAUSE THE FIRE WAS NOT CAUSED BY MY NEGLIGENCE. LOSS OF TRUCK, TOOLS AND SUPPLIES ESTIMATE OVER $20,000. WHY IS FORD NOT RESPONSIBLE?? HAVE READ OF MANY OTHER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. *TR

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-102026-09

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-09 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 258 reports

2022: 58 complaints · 2023: 35 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2022214158
202382635
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
202210902
20234100

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentEngine And Engine Cooling:Engine:DieselTires:Tread/BeltTiresEngine And Engine Cooling:EngineElectrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingSteeringVehicle Speed Control
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel—000
3
ODI 10140484 · 98,000 mi

CPS(CAM POSITION SENSOR) THERE ARE NO EVENTS THAT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE OF THIS SENSOR. (EXPECT THE SENSOR TO FAIL ANY WHERE BETWEEN 80,000 TO 120,000 MILES)...YOUR FORD 7.3L POWER STROKE ENGINE WILL SIMPLY JUST SHUT DOWN LEAVING YOU WITH NO POWER TO STEER OR STOP YOUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART UNTIL THE FAILED SENSOR IS REPLACED. ONCE REPLACED, THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN ANOTHER 80,000 TO 120,000 MILES (WHO KNOWS). MANY PEOPLE CARRY A SPARE SENSOR IN THE VEHICLE AS YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN OR WHERE THIS FAILURE WILL OCCUR…

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ODI 10188755 · 10,498 mi

F-350 DIESEL CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILURE. *JB

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ODI 10383812

2000 FORD F-350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FACTORY RECALL, CAM SENSOR/CAM PARTS AND REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WITHIN DAYS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS INOPERABLE AS A RESULT DIRECTLY RELATING TO AND STEMMING FROM A SPECIFIC RECALL REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT. FORD SENT THE CONSUMER A RECALL LETTER TWO YEARS LATER. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL AND FUEL PROBLEM. *JB

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000
Tires:Tread/Belt0—000000
Tires00—00000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine000—0000
Electrical System
3
ODI 10140484 · 98,000 mi

CPS(CAM POSITION SENSOR) THERE ARE NO EVENTS THAT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE OF THIS SENSOR. (EXPECT THE SENSOR TO FAIL ANY WHERE BETWEEN 80,000 TO 120,000 MILES)...YOUR FORD 7.3L POWER STROKE ENGINE WILL SIMPLY JUST SHUT DOWN LEAVING YOU WITH NO POWER TO STEER OR STOP YOUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART UNTIL THE FAILED SENSOR IS REPLACED. ONCE REPLACED, THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN ANOTHER 80,000 TO 120,000 MILES (WHO KNOWS). MANY PEOPLE CARRY A SPARE SENSOR IN THE VEHICLE AS YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN OR WHERE THIS FAILURE WILL OCCUR…

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ODI 10188755 · 10,498 mi

F-350 DIESEL CAM POSITION SENSOR FAILURE. *JB

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ODI 10383812

2000 FORD F-350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FACTORY RECALL, CAM SENSOR/CAM PARTS AND REPLACEMENT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WITHIN DAYS OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS INOPERABLE AS A RESULT DIRECTLY RELATING TO AND STEMMING FROM A SPECIFIC RECALL REGARDING THE CAMSHAFT. FORD SENT THE CONSUMER A RECALL LETTER TWO YEARS LATER. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL AND FUEL PROBLEM. *JB

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2
ODI 10169004 · 102,000 mi

THIRD TIME REPLACING CPS/CMP (CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR) ON MY 2000 FORD SUPER DUTY 7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL. TRUCK DIES AND WILL NOT RUN BEYOND ABOUT 30 SECONDS UNTIL THIS SENSOR IS REPLACED. FIRST FAILURE WAS WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN MY LARGE TRUCK AND IT DIES, NO POWER TO STEERING OR BRAKES. SCARED MY FAMILY, THANK GOD NO ACCIDENT THOUGH. I CARRY A SPARE CPS BUT HAVE GIVEN 2 AWAY TO FRIENDS WHEN THEIRS WENT OUT. THIS PART IS A LONG KNOWN PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO THE DANGER OF A 7,800 LB TRUCK GOING DEAD W/O…

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ODI 10447480 · 156,972 mi

THE SPARK PLUG LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE RIGHT CYLINDER BANK OF A 6.8 LITER GASOLINE ENGINE WAS EJECTED. THE SPARK PLUGS IN THIS ENGINE HAVE NEVER BEEN CHANGED TO MY KNOWLEDGE SO THIS IS NOT A RESULT OF IMPROPER TORQUING PROCEDURES. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN OPERATING PROPERLY AND VERY SELDOM HAS GONE OVER 70 MPH. ACCELERATION AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWING. NO FIRE ENSUED ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A FAINT GASOLINE ODOR UNDER THE HOOD RIGHT AFTER I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. THE FAILURE WAS OBVIOUS BECAUSE THE SPARK PLUG AND…

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00
Engine And Engine Cooling0000
2
ODI 10169004 · 102,000 mi

THIRD TIME REPLACING CPS/CMP (CAMSHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR) ON MY 2000 FORD SUPER DUTY 7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL. TRUCK DIES AND WILL NOT RUN BEYOND ABOUT 30 SECONDS UNTIL THIS SENSOR IS REPLACED. FIRST FAILURE WAS WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY IN MY LARGE TRUCK AND IT DIES, NO POWER TO STEERING OR BRAKES. SCARED MY FAMILY, THANK GOD NO ACCIDENT THOUGH. I CARRY A SPARE CPS BUT HAVE GIVEN 2 AWAY TO FRIENDS WHEN THEIRS WENT OUT. THIS PART IS A LONG KNOWN PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE RECALLED DUE TO THE DANGER OF A 7,800 LB TRUCK GOING DEAD W/O…

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ODI 10447480 · 156,972 mi

THE SPARK PLUG LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE RIGHT CYLINDER BANK OF A 6.8 LITER GASOLINE ENGINE WAS EJECTED. THE SPARK PLUGS IN THIS ENGINE HAVE NEVER BEEN CHANGED TO MY KNOWLEDGE SO THIS IS NOT A RESULT OF IMPROPER TORQUING PROCEDURES. THE ENGINE HAD BEEN OPERATING PROPERLY AND VERY SELDOM HAS GONE OVER 70 MPH. ACCELERATION AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWING. NO FIRE ENSUED ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A FAINT GASOLINE ODOR UNDER THE HOOD RIGHT AFTER I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. THE FAILURE WAS OBVIOUS BECAUSE THE SPARK PLUG AND…

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Steering000000—
1
ODI 553567

CONSUMERS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS CONCERNING LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, STEERING, AND THROTTLE STICKING WHICH CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. NLM

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Vehicle Speed Control000000
1
ODI 553567

CONSUMERS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS CONCERNING LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, STEERING, AND THROTTLE STICKING WHICH CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS. NLM

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

6 patterns with matching reports.

Steering assistance concerns

15 mentions · 9.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 71,750 mi (14 usable records).

ODI 10029259 · 69,000 mi

INCIDENCE #1-FORD F-350 CREW CAB. 69,000 MILES. FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT CAUSING WHEEL TO SUDDENLY JERK PULLING TRUCK AND HORSE TRAILER INTO ONCOMING LANE AND LOCKING UP BRAKE SYSTEM, AND ALMOST JACKNIFING TRUCK AND TRAILER. TRUCK WAS HAULING HORSES AT THE TIME. TIRE AND WHEEL WAS WOBBLING AND LOOKED READY TO FALL OFF. HORSE SUSTAINED LEG INJURY CAUSING TEMPORARY LAMENESS. INCIDENCE #2- SAME TRUCK ONE WEEK LATER. LEAKING SEALS ON THE TURBO OIL LINES CAUSED ENGINE TO BE SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING(LIGHTS GAUGES ETC... ALL DRIVING FUNCTIONS I…

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ODI 10039063 · 49,000 mi

POWER STEERING LOCKS UP WHEN AT A STOP OR MOVING SLOWLY MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER IN PARKING LOTS. *JB

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ODI 10042471 · 63,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE RESERVOIR PUMP FAILED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE POWER STEERING HOSE BLEW OUT FROM THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR TO THE HYDRO BOOSTER. *JB *NM

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

11 mentions · 7.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 84,500 mi (10 usable records).

ODI 10005503 · 94,000 mi

CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING (THROW OUT BEARING) ACTUATOR ARM FAILURE RESULTING IN MOVEMENT OF VEHICLE WHILE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THE SUBJECT PART IN THE LIFE OF THIS SERIAL NUMBER TRUCK. THE FIRST OCCURRED AT APX. 37,000 MILES; THE SECOND AT APX. 95,000 MILES. BOTH REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED USING OEM PARTS. I AM IN POSSESSION OF THE SECOND FAILED PART AND WILL MAKE IT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST. THIS FAILURE IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS THE POWER TRAIN CAN NOT BE INTERRUPTED BY NORMAL MEANS. THAT IS…

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ODI 10108202 · 52,000 mi

2000 FORD F 350. CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE DRIVELINE WHEN DEPRESSED. 2 ND FAILURE OF SUCH NATURE. VEHICLE WILL KEEP ROLLING IN CURRENT GEAR AND SPEED WHEN CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED. CAN DO NOTHING BUT STALL THE ENGINE BY HARD BRAKING OR TURNING OFF THE KEY BOTH CREATE OTHER DANGERS. FIRST FAILURE HAPPENED AT 38K MILES SECOND AT 52K. PAID FOR FIRST REPAIR OUT OF POCKET- SAID TO BE THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER BOOT RIPPING WHILE UNDER PRESSURE. SEEKING FORD TO FIX THIS TIME. FORD DEALERSHIPS IN NORFOLK VA AND KNOXVILLE TN DENY THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSU…

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ODI 10140319 · 74,500 mi

ON MY 2000 FORD F350 DIESEL, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AS I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I HAD NO POWER TO THE ENGINE. THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAILED AND I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK TOTALLY OFF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY A POLICE OFFICER ON THE HIGHWAY PULLED IN BEHIND ME AND STAYED WITH ME WITH HIS LIGHTS ON UNTIL A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION. THEN I FIND OUT THAT THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON, VERY DANGEROUS, AND VERY IGNORED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IF THE POLICE OFFICER WAS NOT THERE QUICKLY,…

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

8 mentions · 5.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 74,500 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10100579 · 21,000 mi

WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP . WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BRAKE IT RELEASE THE STEERING WHEEL. 2000 FORD F350 SUPERDUTY DIESEL HAS DONE THIS SINCE OWNED TRUCK APPROX. FROM 2003 TO CURRENT. *AK

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ODI 10140217 · 96,000 mi

ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005 I EMAILED FORD MY CONCERN WITH THE POWER STEERING HOSE FAILURE ON MY 2000 F350 TRUCK ([XXX], 153,440 KM). I SUBSEQUENTLY SPOKE TO THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, AND TO THE SUPERVISOR IN THAT DEPARTMENT, AND COULD NOT BELIEVE THE RUN-AROUND I RECEIVED REGARDING MY CONCERN. THEY CLAIMED THEY HAD NO ACCESS TO PERFORMANCE RECORDS ON VEHICLES AND COULD NOT COMMENT ON MY CONCERN. THEY SIMPLY TRIED TO BOUNCE ME BACK TO THE DEALER, WITH WHOM I HAD ALREADY DISCUSSED MY CONCERN. THE DEALER ADVISED I COMMUNICATE WITH FORD…

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ODI 10140319 · 74,500 mi

ON MY 2000 FORD F350 DIESEL, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED AS I WAS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I HAD NO POWER TO THE ENGINE. THE POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES FAILED AND I COULD NOT GET THE TRUCK TOTALLY OFF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY A POLICE OFFICER ON THE HIGHWAY PULLED IN BEHIND ME AND STAYED WITH ME WITH HIS LIGHTS ON UNTIL A TOW TRUCK ARRIVED. IT WAS A SCARY SITUATION. THEN I FIND OUT THAT THE PROBLEM IS VERY COMMON, VERY DANGEROUS, AND VERY IGNORED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IF THE POLICE OFFICER WAS NOT THERE QUICKLY,…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 1.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 88,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10029259 · 69,000 mi

INCIDENCE #1-FORD F-350 CREW CAB. 69,000 MILES. FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT CAUSING WHEEL TO SUDDENLY JERK PULLING TRUCK AND HORSE TRAILER INTO ONCOMING LANE AND LOCKING UP BRAKE SYSTEM, AND ALMOST JACKNIFING TRUCK AND TRAILER. TRUCK WAS HAULING HORSES AT THE TIME. TIRE AND WHEEL WAS WOBBLING AND LOOKED READY TO FALL OFF. HORSE SUSTAINED LEG INJURY CAUSING TEMPORARY LAMENESS. INCIDENCE #2- SAME TRUCK ONE WEEK LATER. LEAKING SEALS ON THE TURBO OIL LINES CAUSED ENGINE TO BE SHUT DOWN WITH NO WARNING(LIGHTS GAUGES ETC... ALL DRIVING FUNCTIONS I…

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ODI 10924549 · 107,000 mi

MANUAL TRANSMISSION KEEPING HANGING UP AND IS HARD SHIFTING INTO GEARS

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 181,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10188509 · 181,000 mi

NO WARNING, TRUCK JUST DIED. STARTED UP AFTER I COASTED TO A STOP. GOOD THING I WASN'T PULLING MY TRAILER COMING DOWN VAIL PASS. DIED THE NEXT DAY AND WOULD NOT START. REPLACED CAM POSITION SENSOR AND THE TRUCK STARTED RIGHT UP AND NO PROBLEMS SINCE. *TR

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

1 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 93,943 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10195933 · 93,943 mi

AFTER ABOUT FOUR YEARS OF GOOD SERVICE A PROBLEM STARTED AND NOW STILL HAVING NUMEROUS CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(CPS) FAILURE IN THE 2000 F350 7.3 SD PICKUP TRUCK CPS SYSTEM. DEALERSHIP AND LOCAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS HAVE BEEN PERFORMED AS EXTRA COSTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.THE ORIGINAL CPS PART NUMBERS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND AN ALTERNATE PART IS A REPLACEMENT TODAY. A YEAR AFTER THE LAST REPAIR OF THE SAME SYMPTOMS THE COMPUTER CODE FINALLY RECOGNIZED THE DEFAULT WITH A CODE P0340. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE SENSOR ERROR WAS IDENTIFIED BY THE CH…

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b