Worst 2018 Ford F-450 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford F-450.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 | — | 1 | 46,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 3,800 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 11,838 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 11,838 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER:HOSES/PLUMBING | 1 | — | — | 51,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 22,876 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Ford F-450
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~410,319 vehicles.
LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
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.
Other Ford F-450 Years
Wider context: See the full Ford F-450 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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