Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 2018 Ford F-150: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
1,023 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V669000, 18V213000, 18V214000, 26V375000.
598 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V672000, 18V894000, 19V278000.
235 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
193 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V598000.
173 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
94 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V150000, 25V236000.
91 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
83 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
73 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
64 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V392000.
57 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V983000.
49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
23 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V097000, 26V373000.
23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V568000.
14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V633000.
4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V852000.
2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V155000.
1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 39 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 12,429 vehicles across all affected models.
Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 22 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 142 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 292,909 vehicles across all affected models.
Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on June 12, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 5,645 vehicles across all affected models.
Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,619,112 vehicles across all affected models.
Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 410,289 vehicles across all affected models.
Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 131,068 vehicles across all affected models.
Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 639,137 vehicles across all affected models.
Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 166,196 vehicles across all affected models.
Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 15,769 vehicles across all affected models.
Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 57,591 vehicles across all affected models.
Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 195,864 vehicles across all affected models.
Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 27,678 vehicles across all affected models.
Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 123,611 vehicles across all affected models.
Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 91,198 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 10,742 vehicles across all affected models.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.
Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire. Resulted in recall campaign 18V568000.
Low-pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 25V455.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.