Ford F-150 Complaints (2018)

2,327 consumer complaints on file.

#11628949December 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Erratic shifting - Truck will change from 10th gear to 1st gear while driving on road unexpectedly. Also, when pulling on to the highway, the truck will go to neutral losing gear. No warning lights lit and luckily no accident has occurred. Have owned fleet of Ford trucks over 40+ years and this truck is parked for safety reasons. Have Eight (8) Ford trucks, ranging from F150, F250, and F350 currently.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11628466December 3, 2024
ENGINE
The 3.5L ecoboost engine in my truck has the Ford cam phasers used also in the 2.7L and 3.0L engines. The cam phasers rattle when the engine starts, and are experiencing failure. The vehicle has been diagnosed by Ford and the quote for repairs is 6,000. To which I am responsible as Ford fails to admit that this engine has the same cam phasers that are also on the recall for other models. This engine has had several complaints and is a common issue and Ford has released a TSRB pertaining to exactly this issue. The problem with this, is that when you buy the truck as used, they don't tell you about the TSRB. Nor does Ford when you service the truck at the Ford Dealerships, tell you about any TSRBs either. My truck has had all of it service requirements met at Ford Dealerships since I have owned it. I bought the truck with 18k on it in 2020. Ford has failed to ever state at all that there was an issue with the cam phasers until I brought it in.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11628487December 3, 2024
POWER TRAIN
While driving, I experience a complete loss of power, suddenly and usually when pulling into traffic. Several times I had to pull to the side of the road to avoid collisions from cars behind me as I lose complete power and the inability to accelerate. This was extremely dangerous. I also experience unexpected downshifting. The transmission seems to have a mind of its own and will often slip into neutral with an excessive revving of the engine. The tachometer will sometime redline if I don't tap the brakes to bring it back down. I also have harsh shifting and jerking where the rear wheels feel as if they have seized up. - This seems to be a transmission/powertrain problem. - This puts me and others at risk as the car will not accelerate when needed. - I have had it into a Ford dealer and they have confirmed and reproduced the problem. - The component has not been inspected by the manuacturer. - Sometimes a check engine light comes on when the powertrain has a violent episode.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11628257December 2, 2024
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:AIR HANDLER/CHAMBER, DUCTS, AND VALVES
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the air conditioner activated, condensation leaked inside the front passenger’s side of the vehicle from a faulty air conditioner drainage hose. The contact stated that the failure created a foul odor inside the cabin of the vehicle, causing the contact to become nauseous. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11628416December 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN
My vehicle currently has roughly 53k miles on it and I have owned for less than 6 months. Purchasing it around 45k miles. I noticed shortly after purchasing it bucked and jerked when I was stopping around 20-30 mph. This happens constantly. There has also been a steady grinding noise coming from the transmission. I recently serviced the vehicle except for the transmission and it continues to buck and the grinding has become worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11628056November 30, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY
THE PASSENGER BACK DOOR LATCH, SOMETIMES WHEN THE DOOR CLOSES IT SAYS REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR. IT TAKES A FEW TIMES TO OPEN AND CLOSE IT FOR THE LIGHT TO GO OFF.. NOONE'S SAFETY HAS BEEN PUT AT RISK YET DOOR STILL LOCKS BUT COULD BECOME UNSAFE OVER TIME. THE VEHICLES HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY MANUFACTURER OR INSURANCE OR OTHERS YET. THE DOOR LIGHT COMES ON IF DOOR IS NOT CLOSED PROPERLY AND WILL STAY ON SOMETIMES.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627969November 29, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
The door latches was not latching in cold weather until they are warmed up and then they latch. It is a safety thing for me and my kids and wife.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627827November 28, 2024
POWER TRAIN
This 10 speed transmission has a substantial problems according to many owners reporting online. The car change gear automatically up and down that can result into an accident on the road for cars hitting from behind. The car accelerates by itself as well and as far as I learned that is related to the transmission. The problem started when the car was under the manufacturer warranty but they never wanted to fix it. The car now is out of the warranty and got much worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627517November 26, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with cam phasers failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 153,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627120November 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN
10r80 powertrain transmission slipped. Could not find find gear when accelerating. Both the warning lamp for maintenance required and powertrain lit up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626927November 22, 2024
ENGINE
Driving down interstate and as I start to go uphill or pass a vehicle I accelerate and engine starts to sputter. Engine light blinks but I ease off gas and it goes away. If I accelerate in higher speed it continues to sputter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626827November 22, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 15-20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the engine surged, and the vehicle shuddered and failed to shift into second gear. The contact stated that the failure recurred while attempting to shift into fourth gear. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing engine hesitation while driving at higher speeds. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormally loud clunking sound intermittently while shifting from neutral(N) to reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was test-driven and diagnosed. The dealer recommended that the transmission be replaced. The vehicle was taken to Desert Automotive & Diesel, where DTC codes: P0734 and P07F7 were retrieved. The mechanic recommended that transmission be replaced with a brand new transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626193November 19, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal whining sound coming from the engine and the vehicle intermittently hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the contact stated that the check engine warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the CDF drum inside the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the vehicle occasionally stalled while idling. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case number was provided; however, the contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626268November 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Will driving at hiway speed the transmission drops out of high gears and shifts down to 1st gear causing loss of power and control. To dangerous to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11625917November 18, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine was running rough and made an abnormal knocking sound at start-up and while driving at various speeds. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated at start-up. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and provided an estimate for the diagnostic test and repair. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626021November 18, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11626028November 18, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Backup camera was hard to see with, when backing up I could not detect obstacles. I replaced the backup camera with a new part at my cost of about $100 which I have a receipt for.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11625860November 18, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Many times this year while driving on the highway doing the speed limit, my transmission overheated and would start leaking fluid onto the pavement. The only way to stop this was to let the truck sit on the shoulder while monitoring the transmission temperature until it was within the proper clearances. I noticed that the models year models 2019+ have an open recall for this issue but my truck isn't covered under this even though it's equipped with the 10-Speed transmission. The last time this occured my transmission entered into a limp mode and I had to manually change gears until I could find a safe place to turn off the truck. After about 15 minutes, the truck operated normally again but it was burning off all of the transmission fluid that was ejected to the detriment of the drivers behind me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11625401November 15, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Took my vehicle to ford dealership to have leaking sunroof checked, had it repaired for broken track, but the amazing things was the price that ford charge me for the repair of the sunroof track which was $5507.49, wasn’t really told why it cost me so much being that it’s a 2018. I do have the receipt, and has been trying to find a lawyer to try and recover some of my losses. Please let me know what I should do about this repair
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11625636November 15, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My truck stopped in the middle of an intersection and would not crank again. The fuel pump had exploded on the inside and metal shavings were found all throughout my fuel system. The cost to repair my truck was $ 11,867.60 plus tax. From what I have been told, this is an ongoing problem that occurs with this specific fuel pump. I was told from the service manager at the dealership that he sees this problem all the time. I was told from the claim adjuster that this is a problem with all Ford and Chevrolet trucks with diesel engines that use this specific fuel pump. I believe this should be a recall since it is a problem with any diesel that not only Ford but Chevrolet makes. I did file this with my insurance company but it was not covered. My claim # with Farm Bureau is 10000600403. My case # with Ford is CXH-02697972-W5T6Y4. Ford did end up covering half of the cost to repair but I still believe that it should be a recall. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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