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2018 Ford F-150: recalls and problems

19 recalls and 1,912 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

19recalls
1,912complaints
58crashes reported
29fires reported
45injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train754 · 39%
  • Engine454 · 24%
  • Unknown Or Other194 · 10%
  • Structure187 · 10%
  • Electrical System135 · 7%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling84 · 4%
  • Steering75 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control60 · 3%
  • Service Brakes56 · 3%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages52 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train

Transmission would go from 7th gear to 1st gear causing stalling in busy traffic. also the truck would be stuck at 7th gear when coming to a stop light and when the light turned green would not shift down to one which caused a power loss. this is a known problem with ford transmission, the dealership diagnosed the issue as a hydraulic circuit leak, which is caused by the cdf cylinder sleeve. this can be found in for

Power Train

I own a 2018 ford f-150 equipped with the 10r80 automatic transmission. the vehicle currently has approximately 70,000 miles. the transmission has developed intermittent harsh shifting and, more concerningly, has repeatedly appeared to slip or disengage from gear while the vehicle is moving. on multiple occasions while driving at highway speeds, pressing the accelerator did not result in acceleration because the tra

Power Train,Engine

2018 ford f-150 limited with the 3.5l ecoboost engine. at approximately 60,000 miles the engine began making a rattling noise from the front of the engine on cold start, lasting several seconds. over the last three months the noise has become progressively worse and now occurs at every cold start and lasts longer. the check engine light is currently illuminated. the vehicle has not stalled or lost power. a ford deal

Power Train,Engine

The vehicle is stalling/jerking and long idling. i was told that the transmission needs to be replaced. less than 80,000 miles. 2018 ford 150

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering F-150 SUPER CREW, F-150 SUPERCAB, F-150 REGULAR CAB, F-150. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.