2021 Ford F-350: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 115 complaints
115
Total Complaints
58,000mi
Median Mileage
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Top Issue
2
Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

23,000 25th Percentile
58,000 Median Mileage
125,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
21
ENGINE
12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10
POWER TRAIN
8
SUSPENSION
5
VISIBILITY/WIPER
4
SERVICE BRAKES
4
STEERING
4

Severity Assessment

2
Crashes
5
Fires
5
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"My setup: truck is level, trailer is 3/8" drop in front, and hitch ball up leaving one hole open from top. After installing product, ensuring proper setup, there is concern for towing safety, as the bottom of the drawbar drop is ~8-1/2" from ground, with reports from others that this setup has on nu..."
"I was recently informed by Ford that my vehicle is subject to a recall (21S31) because the rear axle may deform and detach from the vehicle. I believe the Ford Safety Recall Report (and NHTSA Recall Number) is 21V-536. My concern is related to the proposed remedy. Ford States that additional weld..."
"Electronic tailgate on the 2021 Ford F-350 is opening on its own while driving. Doesn't matter the speed...its happened at 10 mph and at 60 mph. This is a critical issue since it is damaging RVs. My latest occurrence is noted in the Additional Details section, but it has now happened three (3) times..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28