2018 Ford F 350 Supercab
Common Problems
Ranked from 101 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 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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Steering Wheel Shaking at High Speeds
60complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel and front end of the truck violently shake when driving over small bumps or rough patches at highway speeds.
- 2
Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking
48complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe suspension system causes the truck to uncontrollably shake and lose control when driving over small bumps or rough surfaces at highway speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Tailgate Opens Unexpectedly
20complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, posing a risk of items falling out and causing damage.
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Suspension System Failure Causing Death Wobble
10complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension system has failed, causing the front end to shake violently at highway speeds, leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Uncommanded Tailgate Drop
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, posing a safety risk when towing or hauling.
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Fuel System Failure Causing Fire
4complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel system has failed, causing fuel to leak and ignite, resulting in a fire.
- 7
Tailgate Opens When Parking Brake Released
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe tailgate releases unexpectedly when the parking brake is released, especially when the vehicle is stopped.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Uncontrollable Steering at High Speeds
3complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering becomes loose and unpredictable at speeds over 50 mph, causing difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
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Door Latch Issues
2complaintsLow severityOtherDoors do not close properly or open unexpectedly, especially in cold weather conditions.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Power Reduction Causing Loss of Automotive Power
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine has failed, causing a reduction in power and loss of automotive power, often accompanied by a check engine light.
Other years & sources
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.