Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% | — |
| 2022 | 8 | 7% | 50,000 miles |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% | 23,000 miles |
| 2020 | 12 | 6% | 4,000 miles |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% | 10,000 miles |
| 2018 | 24 | 12% | 24,000 miles |
| 2017 | 45 | 8% | 22,000 miles |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% | 40,000 miles |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% | 0 miles |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% | 21,000 miles |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% | 77,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% | 69,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% | 32,000 miles |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% | 5,000 miles |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% | 91,000 miles |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% | 2,000 miles |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% | 30,000 miles |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% | 13,000 miles |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% | 60,000 miles |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% | 28,000 miles |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% | 58,000 miles |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% | 118,000 miles |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% | 99,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Driver and passenger traveling on [redacted] when white smoke came out of dash. Turned onto [redacted] and stopped. Driver and passenger exited truck and opened hood as smoke was becoming more visible and fire started from under dash. Passenger called 911while Driver used fire extinguisher and attempted unsuccessfully to put out flames as they kept restarting. As the flames increased they heard "popping and banging" noised coming from the truck so they retreated to a safe distance and waited for the fire department. The fire grew to where the cab was fully engulfed in flames before the fire department arrived.
Ford Panoramic Sunroof P/N: ml3z-16500a18-c Spontaneously shattered while driving. No foreign object came in contact with the glass. No harsh or unique road conditions during event. No occupants of the vehicle came in contact with glass prior to shattering. The sunroof operation itself, or components adjacent to the sunroof, (e.g. the sunroof shade cover) were not in use during the failure. The glass shattered outwards away form the vehicle causing most of the glass to land in the truck bed, rough a third rained down inside the vehicle onto the occupants. The safety hazard is that glass shards fell down on occupants at enhanced by road speed. There was no way to avoid the shattering. There was no previous indication of wear of stress on the glass in previous weeks or moments prior to the explosion. …
The front doors come open while driving down the road in cold weather. Multiple dealerships have to me to just deal with it. My children have to hold the doors shut while we are going down the road or I have to hold the driver's door shut while driving. There was a recall issued for certain 2023 F-350's regarding a door latch mechanism malfunction but apparently it doesn't apply to my pickup even though me doors don't stay shut while driving and multiple dealerships tell me there is nothing, they can do to fix it. When one of us gets hurt, falls off, or has a door hit by oncoming traffic, what am I supposed to do? The safety of my children does not matter to Ford motor company or their Montana dealerships. It happens regularly, not just once. Speed is not a factor, I can be driving 5 mph or 75 mph when it happens.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-350 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V806000 (Back Over Prevention, Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving during a rainstorm, rainwater leaked in from the rear window into the rear cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was due to a faulty rear window seal. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while hauling a horse trailer and driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear tailgate door erroneously opened. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 25,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, he observed a puddle of water in the front middle seat which was folded down to use as a cup holder. The contact stated that it had rained the night before but not enough to form a puddle outside around the vehicle or inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were locked securely. The contact became aware that water was dripping from the sunglasses compartment located on the ceiling above the rear-view mirror. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was also directed to call the NHTSA Safety Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 43,808.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was hauling a trailer with a tractor, the tailgate unintendedly opened, causing damage to the tailgate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that since there was no water leaking under the front passenger's side floor mat, the contact needed to pay out-of-pocket for tailgate replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
Related recalls (2)
Structure › Body › Door
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, and F550 vehicles. If the driver and front passenger door module experiences a low power condition and resets while the window is moving, the anti-pinch function may not detect an obstacle near the top edge and may not automatically reverse…
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S37.
Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022.
NHTSA investigations
Power Tailgate Release Systems
In January 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (MY) 2017-2019 F-250/350/450 Ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in January 2020, Ford also implemented a production update in November 2019.
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford F-350 SD years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2017 (45), 2018 (24), 2019 (23), 2020 (12) and 2022 (8) model years. Body complaints make up 8% of all complaints for the 2017.
Is there a recall for Ford F-350 SD body problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 23V-507 (door, Jul 21, 2023); 22V-087 (underbody shields, Feb 16, 2022). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Ford F-350 SD body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles; 74% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (124 mentions), followed by the body › tailgate (13).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.