Component Record

Ford F-150 2018 Power Train Problems

1,023 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2018 Ford F-150 - 44% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage1,023 complaints

1,023 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

17V669000Reported October 23, 2017 - 12,429 vehicles potentially affected

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.

18V213000Reported April 4, 2018 - 142 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 142 vehicles across all affected models.

18V214000Reported April 4, 2018 - 292,909 vehicles potentially affected

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.

26V375000Reported June 9, 2026 - 10,742 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine598 Unknown Or Other235 Vehicle Structure193 Electrical System173 Brakes94 Visibility91

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

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.