1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. Structure

Ford F-350 Structure Problems

8
Owner complaint records in our dataset
6
Years with records
1999–2008
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 8 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1
150–400k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • June 2, 2014 · 210,000 miles

    Structure · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Wheels

    The spare tire carrier cable failed and dropped the spare on the ground which bounced and caught the rear bumper. No damage due to the slow speed i was traveling at the time, but this part has since been redesigned and should be recalled before someone gets hurt. New p/n is 6c3z-1a131-aa. *tr

    ODI 10693132

    2002 records in this system

  • June 15, 2010 · 150,000 miles

    Structure

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f350. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility for routine brake maintenance. The mechanic advised that the rear backing plates on both rear wheels were completely rusted and were affecting the brake pads. The mechanic was able to make repairs to the brakes. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance with the corrosion failure. The contact…

    ODI 10343609

    2004 records in this system

  • March 6, 2008 · 60,000 miles

    Air Bags · Structure

    This is a design issue. The 2005 ford f350 has a large part of its rear bumpers' horizontal surface removed. The bumper is then covered in a hard plastic. I stepped off the deck of my truck onto the bumper and the plastic surface gave way. I almost broke my ankle and lost my balance , not because the plastic broke through , it just had way too much flex in it. I've tried to deal with ford co regarding this but as…

    ODI 10220435

    2005 records in this system

  • November 1, 2007 · 63,000 miles

    Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) · Structure

    Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-350. While driving 5 mph, the clutch pedal broke when depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle would not stop until he shut off the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the bracket that held the fire wall broke. The dealer stated that the bracket was made of plastic and they replaced the bracket and clutch pedal. The failure mileage was 63,000 and…

    ODI 10212921

    2004 records in this system

  • June 25, 2007 · 2,500 miles

    Exhaust System · Frontal · Steering · Structure

    June 25, 2007, we were in montana and had just come down from approx. 14,000 ft. Pass, closed sun roof on our 2008 ford f350 crewcab diesel, all 4 occupants (3 adults & 1 child) fell asleep @ 2:00 pm in the afternoon. Passenger woke as we were going off the pavement, tried to put truck back on pavement but front of truck would not get under control, hit mail boxes and veered to left (still unable to control) not…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10248644

    2008 records in this system

  • April 15, 2002

    Axle Hubs · Driveshaft · Structure · Tires · Torque Converter

    Cab of the truck vibrated very hard at any speed. Took to mechanic and they replaced torque converter, then hub, still same problem. Took to ford, ford replaced tires, still shaking. Then, they replaced driveshaft, still shook. Dealer did not know what the problem was. Please provide any further information.*ak

    ODI 8009239

    1999 records in this system

  • October 3, 2001

    Emission Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Rotor · Structure · Suspension

    Blue smoke coming from tail pipe. Form letter reply. *mc the tail latch was sticking, the rotor had to be machined, the windshield had to be re-sealed due to it leaking, the ball joints and serpentine belt were replaced, the valve cover gasket was leaking and had to be replaced. *jb

    ODI 566143

    2000 records in this system

  • June 1, 2001

    Structure

    Cab floor cracking at seat mounting bolts. Dealer has denied warranty repairs. Nlm

    ODI 759923

    2000 records in this system