2018 Ford F-350 Structure:body Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE:BODY · data through 07/12/2026

23Structure:body complaints

11.9%Of all 194 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure:body ranks on this vehicle

STEERING100 · 51.5%

SUSPENSION76 · 39.2%

WHEELS24 · 12.4%

STRUCTURE:BODY23 · 11.9%

Unspecified / other19 · 9.8%

Share of the 194 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ford F-350 overview page.

What owners report

“Tailgate opened while driving on interstate, this has happened two times in the last 2 months. I have already had the recall repairs done for…”NHTSA complaint 11440698 — filed 11/16/2021

“The tailgate continues to open randomly while driving or backing up the truck. The recall for this was completed but the issue continues to occur…”NHTSA complaint 11439147 — filed 11/03/2021

“TAILGATE STILL RANDOMLY OPENS AFTER FORD ISSUED RECALL TO CORRECT. SEEMS TO OCCUR PRIMARILY WHEN TRUCK IS PARKED ON HILL WITH EBRAKE SET. WHEN RELEASING…”NHTSA complaint 11415389 — filed 05/06/2021

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Structure:body complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford F-350 have structure:body problems?

Structure:body is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford F-350: 23 of 194 complaints on file (11.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2018 Ford F-350 have in total?

194 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 1 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure:body category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE:BODY category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.