MODEL
Ford F-350
NHTSA safety across every Ford F-350 model year we cover.
Across the 7 model years of the Ford F-350 we cover (2019 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 61 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Ford F-350 is a heavy-duty Super Duty pickup aimed squarely at buyers who need serious towing and hauling capability beyond what a half-ton can deliver. Sold as a full-size work truck and family hauler in a range of cab and bed configurations, it competes in one of the most demanding segments on the road. Its buyers tend to be contractors, fleet operators, and truck enthusiasts who prioritize capability above all else.
At MotorCaliber, we focus on crash-test results, recall activity, and owner complaints, and on all three fronts the Ford F-350 presents a mixed picture that shoppers deserve to understand clearly. First, the hard truth: NHTSA has not crash-tested the F-350 in any of the model years we cover, from 2019 through 2025. There are no star ratings, no Safety Index scores, and no federal barrier or pole test results to reference. Buyers are purchasing this truck without the independent crash-test confirmation that smaller vehicles routinely receive. The recall record is substantial. Across those seven model years, the F-350 has accumulated 81 recalls, a high figure even for a complex, high-volume platform. Most concerning are the four park-outside or do-not-drive campaigns, which signal conditions serious enough for NHTSA and Ford to advise owners to keep the vehicle out of enclosed spaces or stop driving it entirely until a fix is completed. That category of recall demands immediate attention. Owner complaints total 209 across the covered span, including 11 reported crashes, 5 fire allegations, and 7 injury claims. These are unverified allegations, but the fire reports in particular are worth monitoring given the park-outside advisories. The bottom line is straightforward: the F-350 is a capable, purpose-built workhorse, but its safety picture is defined more by what we do not know than by what we do.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the F-350 for its impressive towing and payload capabilities, noting that it feels refined for a truck of its size and purpose. Interior quality on higher trims draws positive attention, and the driving dynamics are considered composed given the vehicle's scale. Some reviewers note that the size and complexity of the platform can make everyday driving feel demanding for less experienced truck buyers.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the F-350 in any model year from 2019 through 2025, meaning there are no independent star ratings or Safety Index scores to guide your purchase decision.
- The F-350 carries 81 recalls across the 2019 to 2025 model years, including four park-outside or do-not-drive campaigns that required owners to stop using the vehicle or avoid enclosed spaces until repairs were made. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov before buying or driving any used example.
- Owner complaints include five fire-related allegations across the covered years. While these are unverified, the combination of fire complaints and park-outside recall campaigns makes it especially important to verify that all open recalls on any specific vehicle have been completed.
- Because the F-350 is classified as a heavy-duty vehicle, it falls outside the standard NHTSA passenger car and light-truck testing protocols. Shoppers who prioritize crash-test transparency should factor in this data gap when comparing it against tested alternatives in the full-size truck segment.
Most-recalled year on record: 2022 Ford F-350 with 17 recalls.