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2018 Ford F 350 Crew
Common Problems

Ranked from 110 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Steering Wheel Shaking at High Speeds

    55complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel and front end of the truck violently shake when hitting small bumps or rough patches at highway speeds.

  2. 2

    Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking

    53complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    The vehicle experiences uncontrollable shaking and loss of control when hitting bumps or rough surfaces, especially at higher speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Tailgate Opens Unexpectedly

    36complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, posing a risk of items falling out and causing potential accidents.

  4. 4

    Back Over Prevention System Failure

    15complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Back-up camera or rear-view display malfunctions, leading to poor visibility and potential accidents during reversing.

  5. 5

    Fuel System Issues Leading to Stalling

    9complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel system issues cause the vehicle to stall at high speeds, often without warning, requiring immediate action to avoid accidents.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Death Wobble in Front End

    8complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control at highway speeds, especially over bumps or rough roads.

  7. 7

    Check Engine Light and Malfunctioning Electrical Systems

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Check engine light illuminates, indicating potential electrical system failures such as malfunctioning sensors or wiring issues.

    $100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs labor
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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.