2018 Ford F-150 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating
The 2018 Ford F-150 has 18 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2,327 complaints with NHTSA, including 64 crashes, 33 fires, 52 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1,024 reports).
2018 Ford F-150 recalls
Most common 2018 Ford F-150 problems
Based on 2,327 complaints owners filed with NHTSA:
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,024 |
| Engine | 511 |
| Unknown Or Other | 235 |
| Structure | 193 |
| Electrical System | 173 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 88 |
| Steering | 83 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 73 |
| Service Brakes | 72 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 57 |
Recent owner complaints
The transmission has been replaced once covered under Fords extended warranty at 90,700 miles by the previous owner in 2022. Today the transmission has 82,000 miles on it and requires to be replace again. This 10r80 Transmission has a known issue of in early models from 2017-2020. I was stopped at a stopped at a 3-way stop, and began to pull out into the intersection to make a right. Half way through the turn the truck would not go into 2nd gear and felt like as if it was in neutral and I lost power for about 6-8 seconds. During this period, another truck coming from the left, stopped at a stop sign as well, honked impatiently and then decided to go, driving in front of me. Just then my truc
3 separate things recently happened. First the cam phasers went out, $4600. Second, only months later, the transmission went out, $7100. Third, it is throwing a p0420 and p0421 codes and the catalytic converts need replaced, at least $2000. All of this under 100k miles.
I had a recall on my replacement transmission. Recall stated it may be missing a part. I had all the problems listed. It was replace 4 years ago. The dealer said i don't qualify for the recall. Their reason was i had more then 8k miles. That average is 2000 miles a year. My truck rolls back be shifting to neutral. Please help I
Truck has inconsistent, erratic shifting. Transmission seems to get confused or lost for a second or two when accelerating from a stop which has been dangerous a few times due to almost being rear ended. Also has shifted from 10-1-9th gear at 60-70mph at least 10 times now leaving the 10th gear unavailable and a wrench on the dashboard. Sometimes it is violent enough slamming back into gear that if roads were icy, loss of control could result. Weâre having a baby in December and I wont feel safe with the child in the truck. According to many online forums, YouTube videos and talking to mechanics this is a known issue and more or less a manufacturer defect in the cdf drum that Ford should r
The brake hydraulic system on my 2018 Ford F-150 failed. The vehicle rapidly lost brake fluid, the brake pedal began sinking, and there was no obvious external brake-fluid leak. An independent repair facility later replaced both the brake master cylinder and the power brake booster. I have the repair invoice and service records available. I do not know whether the removed components were retained by the repair facility. This failure created a serious safety risk because the vehicle was losing brake fluid and braking ability could have been reduced or lost. I had to repeatedly add brake fluid because the reservoir level would drop again after only a short distance. The sinking brake pedal ma
2018 Ford F-150 FAQ
Does the 2018 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford F-150: Headlights May Stay Too Bright and Blind Other Drivers; Quick Park-to-Drive shift can select wrong gear, risking crash; Brake fluid leak can reduce braking and lengthen stopping distance; Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard; Brake Fluid Leak Can Reduce Front Braking Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford F-150?
Based on 2,327 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1,024), Engine (511), Unknown Or Other (235).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ford F-150 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.