Worst 2018 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 841 | 11 | 2 | 59,326 mi | |
| ENGINE | 483 | 6 | 5 | 56,688 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 225 | 9 | 8 | 19,634 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 173 | 3 | 3 | 13,619 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 148 | 7 | 9 | 34,607 mi | |
| STEERING | 82 | 3 | — | 29,469 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 71 | — | — | 77,988 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 64 | 5 | — | 36,989 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 62 | 9 | — | 35,385 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 53 | — | 2 | 27,933 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 52 | — | 1 | 25,057 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 37 | 24 | 8 | 41,831 mi | |
| WHEELS | 34 | — | — | 6,891 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 22 | — | — | 20,635 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 21 | — | — | 37,233 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 19 | — | — | 17,086 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 18 | — | — | 64,060 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 16 | 13 | 7 | 28,471 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 | 1 | — | 108,889 mi | |
| SEATS | 14 | 5 | 4 | 15,188 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH | 12 | 1 | — | 40,329 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 12 | — | — | 80,412 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 11 | — | — | 52,862 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 10 | — | — | 3,625 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 9 | 1 | — | 1,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 9 | — | — | 54,232 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 8 | — | — | 89,938 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 6 | — | — | 40,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 6 | — | — | 94,869 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 6 | — | — | 13,798 mi |
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Recalls for 2018 Ford F-150
32 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,146,785 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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.
+ 22 more recalls
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