CarRecallWatchThe 2026 Ford F-350 SD has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2026 Ford F-350 SD recalls
Tailgate Cable May Fail, Letting Tailgate Drop
The left-side tailgate cable may fail under certain heavy load conditions.
Speedometer and tachometer may stick or read wrongly
The analog instrument cluster on certain 2025 and 2026 Ford heavy-duty pickups and related models can have a tachometer and speedometer that become stuck or move erratically.
Headlights May Fail, Reducing Nighttime Visibility
Certain headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip.
Driveshaft Can Separate, Causing Sudden Loss of Power
Certain 2025 and 2026 Ford F-250 SD and F-350 SD trucks have a driveshaft whose friction weld may fail.
Trailer Brakes and Lights May Cut Out While Towing
The integrated trailer module, which controls a trailer's brakes and lights, can lose communication with the vehicle while towing.
Rear Axle Shaft May Break, Causing Power Loss or Rollaway
The right rear axle shaft on certain Super Duty trucks may have been improperly heat-treated during manufacturing, so it could break.
Instrument Panel May Fail at Startup, Hiding Warnings
Certain 2025-2026 Ford F-150, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty trucks have an instrument panel cluster that may fail at startup.
Most common 2026 Ford F-350 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Lane Departure | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
What owners report
When using the rear camera while towing a trailer, the image is partially blocked by a persistent message stating âfull view not availableâ. This creates a safety issue as it obscures the driverâs view of the trailer and/or the trailer load. It is critical to be able to monitor the trailer and the load during towing to ensure a hazardous condition is not developing. I believe the rear view camera is working as designed, that is I do not believe there is a defect or failure in the hardware. However the design of the message is the problem. If the driver needs to know that âfull view not availableâ then the message should be moved to a different part of the screen to not obscure 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 are on the road towing travel trailers.
When we plug our F350 into our fifth wheel trailer, the lights work until we put the brakes on once we apply the brakes the rear right brake light and turn signal no longer work. So we are forced to drive with only one working brake light and tail light when we disconnect and reconnect. It does the exact same thing again we have had two other pick ups both GM products connected to our trailer and it works perfectly. Weâve had a mechanic look at it and tell us it was not our trailer. It is our truck. Iâve contacted Ford who refuses to do anything about it. We get brake module error messages from the truck as well as brake lighting, module errors from the truck.
I purchased my 2026 Ford F-350 Platinum from Sandy Sansing Ford Lincoln on June 11, 2026. I was not informed that the vehicle has two unrepaired/unresolved Recall's. Both of the recalls were issued in March, 2026. The Dealership had this vehicle on their lot from September, 2025 to the date that I purchased it. The first recall is 26E01 "Powertrain Control Module PCM Software" and the second recall is 26C10 "Trailer Module Reprogramming." I was not aware of and it was never brought to my attention at the time of sale that the vehicle had two recalls and, I purchased the vehicle three months after both of these recalls were issued.
Recall service not available right now. We have a remedy but parts are not available right now. We will inform you when the service is available. Or, you can contact your dealer.Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped with electronic trailer brakes, the trailer brakes will not function. This loss of communication can occur with-or-without a trailer connected to the vehicle and can only initiate at vehicle start-up. If this occurs, a trail
2026 Ford F-350 SD questions
Does the 2026 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2026 Ford F-350 SD: Tailgate Cable May Fail, Letting Tailgate Drop; Speedometer and tachometer may stick or read wrongly; Headlights May Fail, Reducing Nighttime Visibility; Driveshaft Can Separate, Causing Sudden Loss of Power; Trailer Brakes and Lights May Cut Out While Towing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Ford F-350 SD?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Power Train (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 Ford F-350 SD has been fixed?
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