2018 Ford F-150 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Ford F-150 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,731
- 1,984 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 902 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 18
- see below
- Reported harm
- 105 reported crashes · 84 injuries · 4 deaths · 54 fires
What owners report fails — 2018 Ford F-150
- POWER TRAIN 902
- ENGINE 487
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 227
- STRUCTURE:BODY 173
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 155
18 recalls on record for the 2018 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 26V375000 · 2026 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTR Unintended gear selection may cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction, increasing the risk of crash or inju
- NHTSA 26V373000 · 2026 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V236000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a c
- NHTSA 24V852000 · 2024 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in
- NHTSA 21V983000 · 2022 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Unexpected tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasi
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Ford F-150 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2018 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA has 2,731 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Ford F-150 and 18 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (902 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Ford F-150 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford F-150?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (902), engine (487), unknown or other (227), structure:body (173). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 Ford F-150?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.