Ford F-350 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Ford F-350 across 17 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (25). The words owners use most often: “stalled without” (6% of reports).
- 162engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 61%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.
- Stalled without: mentioned in 10 of 162 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 133 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 162 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford F-350 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 6 | 7% | 94,655 |
| 2013 F-350 | 15 | 20% | 64,500 |
| 2012 F-350 | 25 | 17% | 77,666 |
| 2011 F-350 | 21 | 15% | 61,000 |
| 2009 F-350 | 4 | 14% | 65,500 |
| 2008 F-350 | 18 | 14% | 67,532 |
| 2007 F-350 | 4 | 11% | 49,028 |
| 2006 F-350 | 12 | 8% | 91,928 |
| 2005 F-350 | 18 | 16% | 100,500 |
| 2004 F-350 | 16 | 10% | 163,596 |
| 2003 F-350 | 7 | 8% | 130,000 |
| 2002 F-350 | 3 | 3% | 49,000 |
| 2001 F-350 | 5 | 3% | 109,000 |
| 2000 F-350 | 2 | 1% | 148,000 |
| 1999 F-350 | 2 | 0% | 161,925 |
| 1997 F-350 | 3 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 1995 F-350 | 1 | 1% | 143,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine
Model years: 2011, 2012
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
Risk: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Model years: 2012
Problem: Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured October 2011 through June 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.
Risk: Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.
Fix: Manning Equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. The recall has already begun. Owners may contact Manning Equipment at 1-502-426-5210.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Items in my bed and liner caught on fire. Engine regeneration for emissions got so hot melted all of the bed liner and caught a new large tv on fire. Ford has a glue on heat shield under bed which fell off. Exhaust gets so hot it caught on fire. They should have put a metal fixed plate or something…
I have had multiple incidents of my truck shutting off completely while driving. The latest incident resulted in a "catastrophic engine failure". In the latest incident occurring in April 2025, I was driving on [XXX] . [XXX] is a two-lane highway with no divider, navigating through mountainous…
On this day, I financed the vehicle and was promised that it was safe to be on the road. This is the second vehicle. Heâs done this to me with. He gets these vehicles and just put stickers in the windows and then people break down or their lives are in jeopardy so I left there After I purchased…
2006F-350 super duty 5.4engine,,had to be replaced two and a half years ago the Ford dealer at cirroca of York,,told me that the new motor was improved that the new motors valve train was improved,,why wasn't it a recall,, if it would affect emissions and overall performance and reliability
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the message "Loss of Engine Power" was displayed before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and DTC: P0087, P2291, and P2A00 were retrieved. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 162 owner complaints about engine for the Ford F-350. 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 engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Ford F-350?
The most frequent phrase is “stalled without”, in 10 of 162 complaints.
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