Ford F-350 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 237 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Ford F-350 across 19 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (64). The words owners use most often: “please provide further” (7% of reports).
- 237power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 16mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 43%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.
- Please provide further: mentioned in 16 of 237 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 81 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 237 complaints, 16 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 7 an injury.
Ford F-350 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 7 | 8% | 78,000 |
| 2013 F-350 | 5 | 7% | 54,500 |
| 2012 F-350 | 9 | 6% | 38,500 |
| 2011 F-350 | 9 | 7% | 29,999 |
| 2009 F-350 | 1 | 4% | 45,000 |
| 2008 F-350 | 3 | 2% | 36,266 |
| 2007 F-350 | 3 | 8% | 5,508 |
| 2006 F-350 | 3 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2005 F-350 | 5 | 4% | 73,000 |
| 2004 F-350 | 18 | 11% | 10,500 |
| 2003 F-350 | 4 | 4% | 47,000 |
| 2002 F-350 | 10 | 9% | 65,780 |
| 2001 F-350 | 17 | 11% | 66,000 |
| 2000 F-350 | 28 | 9% | 90,000 |
| 1999 F-350 | 64 | 15% | 60,489 |
| 1998 F-350 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 1997 F-350 | 21 | 14% | 136,000 |
| 1996 F-350 | 15 | 12% | — |
| 1995 F-350 | 14 | 10% | 74,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 2012
Problem: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, âtheft protection.â the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.
Risk: This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Model years: 2008
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.
Risk: Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on april 3, 2007. 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.
When the 03 Ford F350 dually, is placed in Park, it will just roll away!
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-350 with a trailer hitched to the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driverâs side rear wheel locked up, and the trailer started fishtailing. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted manually into second gear but…
The first and only notification received was the April 5, 2025 email. The 2000 F350 did experience issues of stalling on the road many times. After several thousand dollars of repairs, the camshaft position sensor was replaced by a commercial diesel mechanic. No warnings of any kind were displayed…
Since my vehicle has been in warranty I've had intermittent issues where my vehicle loses track of what gear its in and forces downshift to 1st gear. For the most part this only happened when I was going slower speeds. I told my Ford dealer about it but they said there were no recalls for it. On…
While driving 60 mph, in heavy rain, flat roadway the vehicle down shifted from 6th gear to 4th and from 6th gear to 3rd several times. The shift to 3rd from 6th was hard and accompanied by a temporary loss of forward momentum. No check engine light came on. All temperature gauges remained within…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 237 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Ford F-350?
The most frequent phrase is “please provide further”, in 16 of 237 complaints.
Other Ford F-350 problems
- Steering problems (514)
- Suspension problems (397)
- Tires problems (382)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (313)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (252)
- Engine problems (162)
- Electrical System problems (152)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (111)
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