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2018 Ford F-150: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Ford F-150 as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
19Safety recalls
92Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
Most-reported problems
What 2018 Ford F-150 owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2018 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Exterior Lighting: HeadlightsFeb 2020 · Campaign 20V097000
- Latches/Locks/Linkages: TailgateDec 2021 · Campaign 21V983000
- TiresMar 2021 · Campaign 21V155000
- Suspension: FrontApr 2021 · Campaign 21E027000
- EngineDec 2018 · Campaign 18V894000
- Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryJun 2018 · Campaign 18V392000
- Seats: Front AssemblyAug 2019 · Campaign 19V633000
- EngineApr 2019 · Campaign 19V278000
- Seat Belts: PretensionerAug 2018 · Campaign 18V568000
- Power Train: Automatic TransmissionApr 2018 · Campaign 18V213000
- Power Train: Automatic TransmissionApr 2018 · Campaign 18V214000
- EngineOct 2017 · Campaign 17V672000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Low-pressure fuel pump failurePE24019 · opened Jul 2024 · closed Sep 2025
- Seatbelt Pretensioner FirePE18008 · opened Aug 2018 · closed Dec 2018
Theft risk
The F-150 is number 7 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.