Ford F-350 SD Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 332 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Ford F-350 SD across 28 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (30). The words owners use most often: “super duty” (9% of reports).
- 332electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 6related recalls
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Super duty: mentioned in 31 of 332 complaints (9%)
- Electrical wiring: mentioned in 26 of 332 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 215 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 332 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 23 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford F-350 SD electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 4 | 50% | — |
| 2025 F-350 SD | 4 | 29% | — |
| 2024 F-350 SD | 17 | 38% | 22,000 |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 13 | 32% | 7,500 |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 30 | 27% | 58,000 |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 13 | 13% | 121,100 |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 11 | 6% | 87,400 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 16 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 12 | 6% | 4,000 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 29 | 5% | 13,400 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 10 | 5% | 63,599 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 16 | 8% | 55,000 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 1 | 11% | 27,000 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 2 | 7% | 30,769 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 2 | 5% | 38,750 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 2 | 4% | 1,050 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 1 | 5% | 5 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 5 | 5% | 26,000 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 1 | 4% | 68,736 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 9 | 7% | 99,500 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 28 | 13% | 70,000 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 29 | 22% | 71,750 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 15 | 11% | 67,500 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 16 | 13% | 73,000 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 20 | 13% | 100,000 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 15 | 10% | 140,000 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 10 | 7% | 101,300 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 1 | 50% | 25,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (6)
Exterior lighting:tail lights; electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Problem: 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."
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Model years: 2025, 2026
Problem: 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.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Model years: 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Model years: 2023
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Escape, Super Duty F-250, Super Duty F-350, Super Duty F-450, and Super Duty F-550 vehicles equipped with a digital instrument panel cluster. The module may have been improperly soldered, preventing the instrument panel from illuminating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk: An inoperable instrument panel cannot show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the module or instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C25.
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Model years: 2022
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Risk: Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.
Electrical system:wiring
Model years: 2004, 2005
Problem: Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart.
Risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. Upon further investigation, the contact became aware that there was water accumulated in the battery junction box. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the…
The trailer light control module is intermittently causing trailer light faults messages and signal failures. This is associated to recall 26C10. The software update doesnât correct the problem. Ford does not have the hardware on hand to replace the failing part. This is a safety issue for us who…
On June 9, 2026, the vehicle received a PCM reprogramming under Ford Recall 21E01. Before the update, the transmission had no symptoms: no slipping, no warning lights, and no diagnostic trouble codes. Between June 9 and August 11, the vehicle accumulated 1,894 miles. On August 11, 2026, while…
Vehicle lost complete power unexpectedly.
When the truck idles it randomly shuts off completely and shows a sign on dash of 'vehicle may not start/restart please service' then it will disappear. It never shows any codes when hooked to machine in repair shop. This is a huge safety concern while driving and hauling trailers with equipment…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350 SDs have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 332 owner complaints about electrical system for the Ford F-350 SD. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-350 SD electrical system?
Yes: 6 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Ford F-350 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “super duty”, in 31 of 332 complaints, followed by “electrical wiring” (26).
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