2026 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2026 Ford F-350 SD, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11747451, filed 2026-06“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11744637, filed 2026-06Related recalls
- 26V119000Mar 3, 2026Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026-2025 F-250 SD and F-350 SD vehicles. The driveshaft friction weld may fail, resulting in rear driveshaft…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2025–2026, F-250 SD 2025–2026
- 25V866000Dec 12, 2025Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles. The right rear axle shaft may have been improperly heat-treated…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2026, F-250 SD 2026
Related service bulletins
- 11038166Oct 6, 2026For 20202026 vehicles equipped with the 10R140 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS)…
- 11037298Sep 5, 2026Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Poor shift quality Illuminated powertrain malfunction (wrench)…
- 11034605Jul 1, 2026Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining…
- 11033774Jun 4, 2026Some 2023-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 10R100 or 10R140 transmission may exhibit an intermittent failure to engage forward or reverse gears and/or a loud whining…
- 11033575May 30, 2026This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only"…
- 11032712May 5, 202626E01 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module calibration update to ensure emissions system restrictions function properly when the vehicle is parked.
- 11030928Mar 10, 2026Certain 2023 - 2026 Model Year F-250 – F600 Super Duty Vehicles with 6.7L Engines Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update The affected vehicles were originally…
- 11029081Feb 17, 2026For 20172026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and…
- 11028800Feb 9, 2026Some 2026 F-Super Duty and F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 10R140 automatic transmission may exhibit fluid leakage from the transmission fluid pan area. Prior to performing…
- 11027712Jan 17, 2026Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2026 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 5 | 36% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 15 | 13% |
| 2021 | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 | 54 | 29% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2026 Ford F-350 SD
4 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2026 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology