Ford F-350 Trailer Hitches Problems
- 7
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 4
- Years with records
- 1999–2011
- Stored years
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 7 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
Complaint evidence
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Trailer Hitches
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-350. The contact noticed that the rear of the oem trailer hitch had premature cracks near the welding. The contact replaced the oem trailer hitch with a new hitch. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the label that indicated the towing capacity may be incorrect. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
ODI 10865194
Trailer Hitches
As consumer was straightening up his 2000 snowbird trailer, the 20k 5th wheel hitch released the trailer with the trailer falling on the back of the pickup, a reese rep stated that the hitch was in good operating condition and is denying any of the responsibility for its failure, this newly designed hitch operates so a person just has to move the latch out of the way for hookup, there was significant damage to the…
ODI 561010
Trailer Hitches
5th wheel hitch mechanism was put in incorrectly, and insulation of the hitch/ the bolts and brackets were also incorrect. Hitch had to have two bolts for each bracket. Dealership was aware of problem . Manufacturer is folson folson lake rv. Charles langdon 11373 folson rancho cordova ca 95742 [redacted]. *ak the dealer installed the hitch incorrectly. *yh
ODI 873861
Trailer Hitches
Occupant received three different loads; 3340 letter which is in the owner's manual, 4450 at the dealer, and 4026 from the rv note, which it can haul. Manufacturer does not know the requirement which may cause an accident. *ak
ODI 836491
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Trailer Hitches · Vehicle Speed Control
Ltr fm andrij andreitchux(nj) owner of a ford f350 truck unable to connect with 33 foot rv trailer hook system causes truck to lock-up defect reply to the elizabeth, nj district ofc. The vehicle was involved in an accident in which the consumer sustained injuries. *nm consumer also experienced problems with stalling of engine, transmission, power steering, acceleration, and fuel system on vehicle. *la
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10081705
Foundation Components · Trailer Hitches
Brake surges uncontrolabl, also replaced hitch but new hitch did not correct the problem.
ODI 9005755
Trailer Hitches
Purchased vehicle with factory installed class iv trailer hitch receiver. Found that standard trailer safety chains will not fit into slots provided on the hitch assembly. Learned that many other f350 owners (may also include ford f250 super duty owners) have the same problem which they have solved themselves buy either modifying the hitch (hitch is not to be cut, welded or modified per manufactures instructions) or…
ODI 724819