2018 Ford F150

Family: F150 · filed with NHTSA as F-150

Summary

In its first three years the 2018 F150 drew 501 complaints — 1.6× the median of its generation (2015–2020). It is among the most-complained-about years of this generation.
These are complaint counts, not failure rates: they are not divided by how many cars were sold, because no public source reports U.S. sales by model year.
Of the 2,180 complaints that name a component, 47% concern Powertrain (1,017).
19 recalls filed for this model year.
2 federal defect investigations cover this model year.

At a glance

Owner complaints: 2,325
Recalls: 19
Investigations: 2
NCAP overall: 4 of 5 stars
Combined MPG: 16–25
Annual fuel cost: $2,850–$4,050
Median mileage at complaint: 40,000 mi (n = 1,035)
Crashes / fires / injuries / deaths: 64 / 33 / 52 / 3

What owners report

Powertrain

1,017 complaints · 47% of complaints that name a component · median 60,000 mi (n = 337)

Owner report 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. …

Owner report 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…

Engine

589 complaints · 27% of complaints that name a component · median 61,577 mi (n = 326)

Owner report Excessive oil consumption of approximately 1 qt every 1000 miles. I am filing the oil to the acceptable level monthly.

Owner report The VVT Cam Phasers had a " consumer satisfaction program" that didnt include my VIN but included the year which was 2017-2021 3.5 ECOBOOST engine that mine has. The program has now expired and my truck has this exact issue. Not fixing the issue can cause engine failure. My truck has 47k miles on it. I called Ford b…

Body & Structure

193 complaints · 9% of complaints that name a component · median 10,000 mi (n = 114)

Owner report I am getting heavy water intrusion from the rear sliding glass window after any rain. It creates a very musty unpleasant odor in the cab. I am concerned that my young children, my wife, and myself are breathing mold spores and or other dangerous airborne particles from this problem.

Owner report The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the lock mechanism to drop the spare tire was rusted and failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the failure failed to allow for the spare tire from being lowered. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the…

6% of complaints name no specific component and are left out of the shares above.

Across the generation (2015–2020)

To compare years fairly, each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 308.

Model year	All complaints	First three years	Note
2015	1,743	359
2016	2,088	496	most complaints
2017	1,463	256
2018	2,325	501	most complaints
2019	1,342	161	fewest complaints
2020	741	174	fewest complaints

Recalls

Whether a recall has been fixed on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

26V373000 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Filed 2026-06-09 · 91,198 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: ,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

26V375000 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Filed 2026-06-09 · 10,742 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V669. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.

Risk: Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S42. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

25V236000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Filed 2025-04-11 · 123,611 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.

24V852000 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Filed 2024-11-08 · 27,678 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

22V150000 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Filed 2022-03-11 · 195,864 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

21V983000 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH

Filed 2021-12-16 · 57,591 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles with manual and power release tailgates. The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.

Risk: Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-hand and right-hand tailgate latches, free of charge. An interim notification letter was mailed January 31, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S53.

21E027000 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Filed 2021-04-12 · 2,394 vehicles

Defect: Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

Risk: An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

21V155000 · TIRES

Filed 2021-03-10 · 15,769 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

20V097000 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Filed 2020-02-21 · 166,196 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.

19V633000 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Filed 2019-08-28 · 639,137 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

19V278000 · ENGINE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Filed 2019-04-08 · 131,068 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

18V894000 · ENGINE

Filed 2018-12-18 · 410,289 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

18V568000 · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Filed 2018-08-31 · 1,619,112 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

18V392000 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Filed 2018-06-12 · 5,645 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.

18V214000 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Filed 2018-04-04 · 292,909 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

Risk: If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.

18V213000 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Filed 2018-04-04 · 142 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

Risk: Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.

17V672000 · ENGINE

Filed 2017-10-23 · 22 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L engines. The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.

Risk: Without a proper supply of lubrication, the engine will fail, causing a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford is not aware of any affected vehicles outside of dealer control. Should owner contact subsequently be required, arrangements will be made to transport their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the engine replaced.The recall began October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S37.

17V669000 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Filed 2017-10-23 · 12,429 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.3L engine, a 6-speed transmission and a column mounted shift lever. Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral before the vehicle achieves Drive function.

Risk: Unidentified or unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in a way that was not intended by the driver, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S35.

17V598000 · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Filed 2017-09-25 · 39 vehicles

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor Super Cab pick-up trucks not equipped with a moonroof. The structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity.

Risk: If the structural integrity is reduced, in the event of a rollover crash, there may be an increased risk of injury .

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the rivets for the roof brace attachments, free of charge. The recall began October 17, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S29.

Federal investigations

Action	Component	Opened	Closed	Recall
PE24019	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	2024-07-29	2025-09-19	25V455
PE18008	SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER	2018-08-03	2018-12-17	18V568000

PE24019: Low-pressure fuel pump failure

PE18008: Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel cost / yr
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS	2.7L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	19	25	21	$2950
F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS	2.7L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	19	24	21	$2950
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	2.7L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	20	25	22	$2850
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.0L 6cyl Diesel	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	22	28	24	$3750
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.3L 6cyl	Automatic (S6)	Rear-Wheel Drive	19	24	21	$2950
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.5L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	17	22	19	$3300
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	5.0L 8cyl	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	16	21	18	$3450
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT	5.0L 8cyl FFV	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	16	21	18	$3450
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.3L 6cyl FFV	Automatic (S6)	Rear-Wheel Drive	19	24	21	$2950
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS	3.5L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	17	21	19	$3300
F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS	3.5L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	16	21	18	$3450
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	2.7L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	18	23	20	$3100
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.0L 6cyl Diesel	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	20	25	22	$4050
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.3L 6cyl	Automatic (S6)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	17	22	19	$3300
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.5L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	17	22	19	$3300
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	5.0L 8cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	16	20	17	$3650
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT	5.0L 8cyl FFV	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	16	20	17	$3650
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.3L 6cyl FFV	Automatic (S6)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	17	22	19	$3300
F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS	5.0L 8cyl FFV	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	16	20	17	$3650
F150 5.0L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS	5.0L 8cyl	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	16	20	17	$3650
F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS	5.0L 8cyl FFV	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	15	19	17	$3650
F150 5.0L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS	5.0L 8cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	15	19	17	$3650
F150 Pickup 2WD	2.7L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	20	26	22	$2850
F150 Pickup 2WD	3.0L 6cyl Diesel	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	22	30	25	$3600
F150 Pickup 2WD	3.3L 6cyl	Automatic (S6)	Rear-Wheel Drive	19	25	22	$2850
F150 Pickup 2WD	3.5L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	18	25	21	$2950
F150 Pickup 2WD	5.0L 8cyl	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	17	23	19	$3300
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV	3.3L 6cyl FFV	Automatic (S6)	Rear-Wheel Drive	20	25	22	$2850
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV	5.0L 8cyl FFV	Automatic (S10)	Rear-Wheel Drive	17	23	19	$3300
F150 Pickup 4WD	2.7L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	19	24	21	$2950
F150 Pickup 4WD	3.0L 6cyl Diesel	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	20	25	22	$4050
F150 Pickup 4WD	3.3L 6cyl	Automatic (S6)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	18	23	20	$3100
F150 Pickup 4WD	3.5L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	17	23	19	$3300
F150 Pickup 4WD	5.0L 8cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	16	22	18	$3450
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV	3.3L 6cyl FFV	Automatic (S6)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	18	23	20	$3100
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV	5.0L 8cyl FFV	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	16	22	18	$3450
F150 Pickup 4WD XL/XLT	3.0L 6cyl Diesel	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	21	28	24	$3750
F150 RAPTOR 4WD	3.5L 6cyl	Automatic (S10)	Part-time 4-Wheel Drive	15	18	16	$3900

Fuel cost is EPA's estimate at the fuel prices of its last update, not today's.

Crash test ratings (NCAP)

Variant	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2018 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆
2018 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆

Service bulletins

Ford issued 418 service bulletins listed against this model year, most often about engine and engine cooling.

A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so one listed here may not be specific to this year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.

Date	Component	Summary
2026-09-30	POWER TRAIN	25E10-S1 Owner letter
2026-07-02	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 25E10 - Supplement #1 Certain 2018-2020 Model Year F-150 Vehicles With 3.3L Engines and 2016-2019 Model Year Explorer, Taurus, and Flex Vehicles With 3.5L Engines Powertrain Control Module (PCM) …
2026-04-29	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program
2026-03-25	BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING	Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
2026-02-24	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the access…
2026-02-17	POWER TRAIN	For 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 Testing. This updated procedure improves the diagnosis of customer…
2025-12-13	POWER TRAIN	Certain 2018-2020 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped With 3.3L Engines Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
2025-12-02	UNKNOWN OR OTHER	Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
2025-11-26	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Na…
2025-11-19	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently installed on one or m…

How to read this page

Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more often after news coverage or a recall. That is why this page compares a model year only with other years of the same generation, never with other models.

Each complaint is counted once, even when it names several components; a complaint that names several systems appears under each of them. Owner reports are quoted as filed and have not been verified by NHTSA or by us.

Every model year of this F150, including the ones without a page of their own, is listed on the Ford F150 model page.

Sources

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: complaints, recalls and investigations (bulk files, data as of 2026-10-28).
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program: crash test ratings.
U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov: engines, transmissions and fuel economy.

MotorAlmanac is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA, EPA or any manufacturer. This page summarises public records; it is not a mechanical inspection. Before buying a used car, check its VIN for open recalls and have it inspected.