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2021 Ford F 350 Super Cab
Common Problems

Ranked from 47 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium
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Low

8 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

    Electrical Short Causing Unpredictable Malfunctions

    14complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical shorts in the system cause unpredictable malfunctions, including loss of vehicle controls and warning lights.

  2. 2

    Back-over prevention system malfunctions

    13complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The back-over prevention system, including cameras and sensors, has been reported as inoperable or malfunctioning.

  3. 3

    Engine performance issues

    13complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine performance issues, including stalling and loss of power, have been reported frequently.

  4. 4

    High-pressure fuel pump failure

    11complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The high-pressure fuel pump may fail, leading to a significant loss of power and potential vehicle shutdown.

    $500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 25 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Fuel system recall issues

    9complaints
    Medium severityFuel system

    Issues with the fuel system, including recalls for diesel fuel pump failures and software updates, have not been addressed in a timely manner.

  6. 6

    Transmission shifting issues

    7complaints
    Low severityTransmission

    Abrupt transmission shifting issues have been reported, affecting the driving experience and vehicle performance.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 18 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Suspension Issues Leading to Uncontrollable Vibrations

    4complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Suspension issues lead to uncontrollable vibrations and shaking, posing a risk of loss of control.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Tailgate Opening Unexpectedly

    4complaints
    High severityOther

    The electronic tailgate unexpectedly opens on its own, potentially causing damage and loss of control.

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.

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