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2018 Ford F 350 Sd

Based on reports from 6 owners and 10 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
10
TSBs
250

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 6 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 10 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

2 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.

!Inspect the Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating SystemsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine2 (33%)
Other1 (17%)
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems1 (17%)
Steering1 (17%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software1 (17%)

2018 Ford F 350 Sd: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford F 350 Sd, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems Issues

Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford F 350 Sd, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford F 350 Sd, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford F 350 Sd, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (10 recalls)

19V278000May 2019

ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

19V808000Nov 2019

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. 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."

19V864000Jan 2020

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.

19V880000Jan 2020

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

20E090000Dec 2020

EQUIPMENT

Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 10 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2018 Ford F 350 Sd: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ford F 350 Sd?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Ford F 350 Sd is related to the engine, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Ford F 350 Sd reliable?
The 2018 Ford F 350 Sd has 6 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Ford F 350 Sd problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Ford F 350 Sd have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Ford F 350 Sd has 10 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F 350 Sd problems start?
Based on 6 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 16,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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