Model year record

2018 Ford F-150

18 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 3,865 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V373000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 91,198
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-06-09
Owners notified: 2026-07-17

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V375000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 10,742
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-06-09
Owners notified: 2026-07-09

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V236000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 123,611
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-04-11
Owners notified: 2025-09-25

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V852000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 27,678
Reported to NHTSA: 2024-11-08
Owners notified: 2024-12-19

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V150000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 195,864
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-03-11
Owners notified: 2022-04-29

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V983000

Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 57,591
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-12-16
Owners notified: 2022-05-31

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V155000

Tires

Component: Tires
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 15,769
Reported to NHTSA: 2021-03-10
Owners notified: 2021-04-27

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V097000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 166,196
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-02-21
Owners notified: 2020-03-10

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V633000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component: Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 639,137
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-08-28
Owners notified: 2019-10-21

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V278000

Engine

Component: Engine
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 131,068
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-04-08
Owners notified: 2019-05-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V894000

Engine

Component: Engine
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 410,289
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-12-18
Owners notified: 2019-06-03

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V568000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component: Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 1,619,112
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-08-31
Owners notified: 2018-09-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V392000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 5,645
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-06-12
Owners notified: 2018-07-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V213000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 142
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-04-04
Owners notified: 2018-04-13

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V214000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 292,909
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-04-04
Owners notified: 2018-04-13

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V672000

Engine

Component: Engine
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 22
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-10-23
Owners notified: 2017-10-24

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V669000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 12,429
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-10-23
Owners notified: 2017-12-05

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V598000

Structure: body: roof and pillars

Component: Structure: body: roof and pillars
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 39
Reported to NHTSA: 2017-09-25
Owners notified: 2017-10-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	1,480	67,000 mi
Engine	663	61,577 mi
Unknown or other	301	11,000 mi
Electrical system	210	26,000 mi
Structure: body	189	10,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	97	15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	95	67,751 mi
Steering	93	17,000 mi
Service brakes	92	18,335 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	77	10,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	63	19,000 mi
Air bags	45	31,000 mi
Wheels	38	6,700 mi
Suspension	28	24,000 mi
Exterior lighting	27	1,900 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	26	60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	26	75,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	22	15,908 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	22	108,000 mi
Seat belts	17	11,000 mi
Seats	17	11,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	15	—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	14	42,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	14	48,000 mi
Back over prevention	13	100,003 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	11	11,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	10	117,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	10	250 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	10	65,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	8	190,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	6	—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	6	6,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection	6	86,000 mi
Structure: body: door	6	5,800 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	6	4,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	5	20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor	5	127,220 mi
Structure	5	105,000 mi
Equipment	4	135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	4	47,721 mi
Visibility	4	39,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: lock	3	53,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	3	70,600 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	3	140,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	3	59,000 mi
Back over prevention: camera system	2	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	2	20,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger	2	100,003 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	2	—
Fuel system, diesel	2	137,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	2	117,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	2	84,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	2	119,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments	2	15,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	59,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: compressor	2	21,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window: electrical heating element	2	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	2	68,692 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: other	1	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	1	100,000 mi
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control	1	4,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	55,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	62,902 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	87,895 mi
Electrical system: wiring	1	6,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: sump/tank	1	86,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication: sump/tank: drain plug	1	57,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	153,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	64,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	30,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: infotainment: video (TOUCH)screen/monitor/unit	1	—
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)	1	70,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	127,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	72,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	38,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock	1	—
Power train: driveline: chain/belt	1	100,172 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	—
Service brakes, air	1	83,465 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light	1	83,465 mi
Structure: frame and members	1	39,500 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	106,000 mi
Tires	1	—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	54,000 mi
Traction control system	1	3,600 mi
Trailer hitches	1	80,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	37,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	49,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves	1	1,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	—
Visibility: glass, side/rear: critical fasteners	1	—
Wheels: rim	1	98,000 mi

The 2017 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.