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2026 Ford F-350 SD Recalls & Complaints

The 2026 Ford F-350 SD has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Ford F-350 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2026 Ford F-350 SD owner complaints

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Ford F-350 SD, describing incidents dated October 27, 2025 to October 14, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 4 complaints
  • Power Train 3 complaints
  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
  • Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
  • Lane Departure 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11771195 · Filed

    When using the rear camera while towing a trailer, the image is partially blocked by a persistent message stating “full view not available”. This creates a safety issue as it obscures the driver’s view of the trailer and/or the trailer load. It is critical to be able to monitor the trailer and the…

  • ODI #11764803 · Filed

    The trailer light control module is intermittently causing trailer light faults messages and signal failures. This is associated to recall 26C10. The software update doesn’t correct the problem. Ford does not have the hardware on hand to replace the failing part. This is a safety issue for us who…

  • ODI #11755987 · Filed

    When we plug our F350 into our fifth wheel trailer, the lights work until we put the brakes on once we apply the brakes the rear right brake light and turn signal no longer work. So we are forced to drive with only one working brake light and tail light when we disconnect and reconnect. It does the…

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Tailgate Cable May Fail

NHTSA #26V689000 · Structure — Body — Tailgate — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported October 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 30,123 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26S78 · Vehicles built May 30, 2026 – June 16, 2026 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2027 F-150, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.

Safety consequence

Tailgate cable failure may allow the tailgate to drop onto the rear bumper, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the left-side tailgate cable, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed December 14, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S78. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 7, 2026.

Inaccurate Speedometer and Tachometer Display/FMVSS 101

NHTSA #26V653000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported October 6, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 102,159 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26C46

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600, 2026 F-150, and F-750 SD vehicles. The analog cluster’s tachometer and speedometer may become stuck or move erratically, providing inaccurate readings to the driver. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 101, "Controls and Displays."

Safety consequence

A speedometer that fails to display accurate vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster modules, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed in October 26, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C46. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 7, 2026.

Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #26V606000 · Exterior Lighting — Headlights · NHTSA notice

Reported September 22, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 41,748 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26C43 · Vehicles built August 4, 2025 – August 4, 2026 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026.

Driveshaft May Separate

NHTSA #26V119000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft · NHTSA notice

Reported March 3, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 11,431 vehicles

Repair completion: 64.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26S13 · Owners notified April 6, 2026 · Vehicles built through December 22, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft separation and a sudden loss of drive power.

Safety consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the driveshaft serial number and replace the driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S13. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #26V104000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice

Reported February 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 4,381,878 vehicles

Repair completion: 84.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 26C10 · Owners notified March 25, 2026 · Vehicles built through February 19, 2026 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Right Rear Axle Shaft May Fail

NHTSA #25V866000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft · NHTSA notice

Reported December 12, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 6,819 vehicles

Repair completion: 82.53% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25SD8 · Owners notified January 15, 2026 · Vehicles built October 2, 2025 – November 5, 2025 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing and may break.

Safety consequence

A broken rear axle shaft can result in a loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the right rear axle shaft date code and replace the axle shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 15, 2025.

Instrument Panel Display Failure

NHTSA #25V540000 · Electrical System — Instrument Cluster/Panel · NHTSA notice

Reported August 22, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 355,656 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25S88 · Owners notified September 5, 2025

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

Safety consequence

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.

Other Ford F-350 SD model years

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