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Buying a used 2026 Ford F-350 SD? Check these 4 recalls first
A short record so far, and driveline-focused: a critical recall for a driveshaft that can break and cut power, plus a rear axle shaft that may break. Two others affect equipment you would notice while towing — trailer brakes and lights that may fail — and one covers an instrument cluster that may fail at startup. Six unverified owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA, no crashes, fires or injuries, grouped in power train and electrical. On a truck this new, recall work may still be open.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask the dealer whether remedies exist yet for the driveshaft and rear axle shaft recalls
- Hook up a trailer and verify brake controller output and all trailer lights
- Cold start it several times and watch the instrument cluster come up fully
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2026 Ford F-350 SD
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-350 driveshaft can break and lose power | Power Train | critical |
| Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 rear axle shaft may break | Power Train | high |
| Ford F-Series, Expedition: Trailer Brakes and Lights May Fail | Electrical System | high |
| Ford Super Duty instrument cluster may fail at startup | Electrical System | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
6 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 3 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | None found |
| Wheels | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |