2018 Ford F-350 Body Problems
- 12
- 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.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
Tailgate opens on its own...no indication that it is open...can not see in the mirror.
ODI 11287650
Body · Unknown Or Other
We were driving down the highway i26 into asheville and the tailgate opened we heard a noise went to pull off the highway and the poise was worse stopped immediately got our tailgate had come open and was shredded by the horse trailer. This has never happened while pulling the trailer but it has happened a few time previously but i assumed i hit the button on the key. Didn't think much more but now seeing this it…
ODI 11228293
Body
We are experiencing numerous uncommanded tailgate drops while the vehicle is in motion or just running. We recently were towing our 5th wheel trailer and when we pulled into fuel up our tailgate dropped and damaged both the truck's tailgate (top molding) and put a hole in the front compartment door of the fifth wheel. (pictures provided). We have taken the truck into two ford dealerships and they have not been able…
ODI 11235009
Body
The tailgate will come down while riding down the road or after hitting a bump. Very unsafe while hauling or towing. There is no indicator in the cab to tell you the tailgate has dropped. Have had it in for service at least 4 times. Vehicle is less than a year old.
ODI 11205304
Body
Electric tailgate has released and dropped open while driving. Has happened three times at low speed. Twice while pulling fifth wheel trailer and once not towing anything.
ODI 11184310
Body
Doors will not close, open, and or come open while driving usually on below freezing temperature days. This has happened while stationary and driving while making a turn drivers side door whipped open fortunately there was no oncoming traffic. Moisture in door latches freezing is the problem. Unfortunately there is no way toknow if the latch is fully engaged while in motion. Also circumstance can occur that leave…
ODI 11171673
Body
Tailgate will open randomly when hitting a bump on the road or highway. Has happened 4 times in the first 6 months i have owned. The dealership can find no problem. Resulted in loosing my payload on the interstate, very dangerous.
ODI 11155215
Body
While pulling from a fuel pump i began turning when i heard a loud noise. The tailgate had inadvertently opened and pierced through the front of a 5th wheel camper i was pulling. This caused significant damage to the camper as well as the to the top of the tailgate. This 1st incident happened ~ 3700 miles. I latched the tailgate and picked up another trailer (pintle hitch). I pulled into a parking lot to drop off…
ODI 11141476
Body
The remote tailgate deployed (opened) at 60mph on i-40 east of nashville, tn. While towing our fifth wheel trailer. We heard a load boom, and did not notice anything until we stopped and the tailgate was down. There were no external inputs causing deployment of the tailgate
ODI 11141510
Body · Suspension
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…
Crash reported
ODI 11123097
Body
Tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving. This has happened several times.
ODI 11160639
Body
I ordered this vehicle, f350 king ranch, and took delivery february 2018. Since then the tailgate has intermittently opened on its own. The first time was february 27, 2018. The truck does have the power tailgate release option. This has happened both when the truck is stationary and in motion. In the 19 months i have had the truck the tailgate has opened approximately 15 times. Fortunately, i haven't lost anything…
ODI 11258295