2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Stalled would not restart
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2018 F-350 Super Duty report: stalled would not restart. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 1,600 miles.
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2018 F-350 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11680411 (filed 08/13/2025): “The contact owns a 2018 ford f-350. the contact stated while driving 55 mph and hauling a boat, the vehicle made abnormal banging sounds and stalled. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. the vehicle…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11673394 (filed 07/14/2025): “Truck went into limp mode wile driving on highway had to have trailer towed 980 miles egr cooler rubbing on wire harness on firewall staffing wires ro short out fuel injection this is a manufacturer defect.why would egr cooler and electrical wire harness be pl…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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