1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. 2018
  4. Electrical System

2018 Ford F-350 Electrical System Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi4
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 29, 2019 · 35,425 miles

    Electrical System

    The tailgate opens on its own. The latest incident, the tailgate opened on its own while traveling. Initially i thought i might have press the tailgate button but after securing the key to ensure nothing presses against the button found out that is that is not the case. Latest incident occurred on 29 jul 19 and cause damage to my travel trailer and the tailgate itself . I am currently use s bungee cord to secure the…

    ODI 11240562

  • March 11, 2019 · 3,500 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train

    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…

    ODI 11186789

  • November 20, 2018 · 1,500 miles

    Electrical System

    The tailgate releases (opens or drops) unexpectantly when the parking brake is released. This seems to be an intermittent problem when the vehicle is stopped. It has occurred with the vehicle transmission in park, reverse, or drive and the parking brake release lever is actuated. This has been for the last 18 months.

    ODI 11152884

  • November 10, 2018 · 5,400 miles

    Electrical System

    Tailgate comes down on it's own. It has happened three times now. Dealer cold find now codes.

    ODI 11151497

  • July 23, 2018 · 4,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Back up camera goes blank and shows black on display.

    ODI 11151494