Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 Ford F-350 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 198 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V401000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V894000 Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 101 complaints
- Suspension 77 complaints
- Wheels 25 complaints
- Structure 24 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
Of the 198 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 4 a fire; across all 198 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 Ford F-350 has significant issues, primarily in steering and suspension, leading to higher maintenance costs. Frequent steering complaints and suspension problems suggest reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| wheels | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
| engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil changes every 7,500 miles
- replace air filter annually
- fluid checks every 30,000 miles
- tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- brake pad replacement as needed
- annual battery inspection
- coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering wheel vibration
- clunking noise from suspension
- uneven tire wear
- difficulty steering
- frequent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.